Many people associate Napa Valley as the go-to wine destination in Northern California – and for good reason. However, fewer people realize that there are other nearby wine regions worth visiting, especially during peak season when reservations may be difficult to come by. Here’s more on the Livermore Valley, a picturesque and seriously underrated wine destination in Northern California.

Jennifer Wan / i-Stock via GettyImages It was the early 1880s when wine pioneers C. H. Wente and James Concannon first planted their vineyards in the area, recognizing the immense potential for winemaking.

disorderly / i-Stock via Getty Images Today, Livermore is a breathtaking and relatively underrated spot for wine enthusiasts to visit. Livermore Valley was the first area in all of California to label chardonnay, petite sirah, and sauvignon blanc as varietals. In fact, 80% of chardonnay can be genetically traced to this region.

benedek / iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images The wineries are a beautiful and fascinating place to learn about the history of winemaking in this particular region of California. Even the biggest wine enthusiasts will have something new to learn and sample.

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Jennifer Wan / i-Stock via GettyImages

It was the early 1880s when wine pioneers C. H. Wente and James Concannon first planted their vineyards in the area, recognizing the immense potential for winemaking.

disorderly / i-Stock via Getty Images

Today, Livermore is a breathtaking and relatively underrated spot for wine enthusiasts to visit. Livermore Valley was the first area in all of California to label chardonnay, petite sirah, and sauvignon blanc as varietals. In fact, 80% of chardonnay can be genetically traced to this region.

benedek / iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images

The wineries are a beautiful and fascinating place to learn about the history of winemaking in this particular region of California. Even the biggest wine enthusiasts will have something new to learn and sample.

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Address: Livermore Valley, Livermore, CA 94551, USA