Wineries within easy reach of Pleasanton/Livermore and Pebble Beach

Best to do the Carmel Valley wineries, imo. Go to Bernardus and the some of the wineries in the upper valley.

Perhaps the question should be whether there are any wineries worth bothering about?

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Originally posted by on the wine:
Perhaps the question should be whether there are any wineries worth bothering about?

Not really ... The coastline and wildlife near Pebble Beach are far more interesting and fun.

Where is Dave Tong? Shouldn't he be waxing poetic about the SCM wineries?

I am sure StefaniaWine can give you some great reco's.

I once told my ex wife there was a terrific winery right at the end of the fairway about 260yds out on the 8th hole

It's been about 8 years since I've toured through so I've got nothing current. Thomas Coyne was always the best in Livermore. If you search on 'Livermore' you might find my reviews. Mostly touristy and average.

If you have the time there are better wineries in Berkley. I think we're probably too far away for a 'slip away'. Something I recommended though a few years ago was take the family horseback riding at Cooper Garrod and you can visit the winery there, and hit Big Basin and Cinnabar.

Not sure where you are staying. We always rent one of the cottages on the 18th fairway on Pebble, which is fantastic.

We arrange for a half-day tour through the concierge which works well. They will have a driver for you, food if you like, and will schedule anyplace you like in advance.

We have been to many, but we always enjoy our time at Talbott and Bernardus.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Not sure where you are staying. We always rent one of the cottages on the 18th fairway on Pebble, which is fantastic.

We arrange for a half-day tour through the concierge which works well. They will have a driver for you, food if you like, and will schedule anyplace you like in advance.

We have been to many, but we always enjoy our time at Talbott and Bernardus.

I have both Talbott and Bernardus on my list, thanks, and those are the only two names I've got. I was wondering if there were any others under my radar?

My brother is a huge fan of Carmel road winery in Monterey. It is his go-to choice every time he is in whole foods looking for a decent Pinot Noir for under $20. http://m.youtube.com/index?des.../watch?v=2UFc1pr2yUU