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13 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in Livermore Valley.

Region DNA

The character of Livermore Valley

Based on 450 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

Livermore Valley
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
6
80–89 Great
23
70–79 Good
4
<70 Other
1

Based on 34 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakBlack fruitRed fruitTree fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
89
Californian Red Blend
55
Californian Chardonnay
44
Californian Zinfandel
39
Californian Merlot
38
Californian Bordeaux Blend
37
Californian Syrah
35
Californian Petite Sirah
34

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon169Merlot94Shiraz/Syrah70Petite Sirah63Chardonnay58Zinfandel55Cabernet Franc42Malbec36Petit Verdot35Pinot Noir34

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Livermore Valley

Cuda Ridge

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About Livermore Valley

Livermore Valley is a wine region in United States, home to 61 producers tracked on Femente, 6 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Californian Cabernet Sauvignon and Californian Red Blend wines with notes of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.

Livermore Valley — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Livermore Valley?
The most planted varieties in Livermore Valley are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, and Petite Sirah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Livermore Valley known for?
Livermore Valley is known for Californian Cabernet Sauvignon, Californian Red Blend, and Californian Chardonnay wines and flavors of Oak, Black fruit, and Red fruit.
How many wineries are in Livermore Valley?
Femente tracks 61 producers in Livermore Valley, of which 6 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Livermore Valley?
Livermore Valley is a wine region in United States.

Livermore Valley

Livermore Valley built its reputation on Bordeaux grapes in a climate hotter and drier than most California benchmarks, producing wines with dark fruit density and structural grip that age like Rhône expressions of cabernet and merlot.

Producers in Livermore Valley

Wineries in Livermore Valley

Restaurants in Livermore Valley

Restaurants in Livermore Valley