Forget Black Friday. Thanksgiving weekend events in the Livermore Valley Wine Country

Thanksgiving Weekend Treats! Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 27, 2011 (12 - 5pm) Who: Eckert Estate Winery URL: www.eckertestate.com Where: 2400 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA, 94550 - Get Directions Join us all three days of the Thanksgiving weekend to give thanks for great wine! Taste our new wine releases - 2010 Chardonnay, 2007 Estate Cabernet, and 2009 Livermore Zinfandel - plus our other 5 wines on the tasting list for your tasting pleasure. Big sale on all white wines and the Malbec! Taste the newly pressed olive oil, fresh truffles, great wines, fresh mustards - hey, what are you waiting for?

Black Friday at Garre Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 (11:30am - 5pm) Who: Garre' Vineyard & Winery URL: www.garrewinery.com Where: 7986 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA, 94550 - Get Directions Come taste wines, dine in the cafe, and shop 'til you drop! We have a special menu in the cafe, wine specials in the Tasting Room and lots of great new gift items which will all be 10% off!

Tasting Room Open! Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Friday, November 25, 2011 (12am - 5pm) Who: Mitchell Katz Winery URL: www.mitchellkatzwinery.com Where: 1188 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton, CA, 94566 - Get Directions Tasting room open!

Black Friday Weekend Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 27, 2011 (12 - 5pm) Who: Las Positas Vineyards URL: laspositasvineyards.com Where: 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore, CA, 94550 - Get Directions Cost: $5.00 For $5, treat yourself to a glass of our 07' Estate Chardonnay or a glass of the 07' Cabernet Sauvignon along with a specially selected cheese, fruit and salami plate. These 2 wines will be discounted all weekend at 35% off half cases and above!!

Fenestra's Prelude to Christmas Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 27, 2011 (12 - 5pm) Who: Fenestra Winery URL: www.fenestrawinery.com Where: 83 Vallecitos Road, Livermore, CA, 94550 - Get Directions Cost: $10.00 Come see our historic winery building decorated in the Christmas spirit and taste holiday foods along with our fabulous wines. This is a great time to bring your holiday guests to our winery. There is a $10 charge for this event.

Holiday Preview Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 27, 2011 (11am - 4:30pm) Who: Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Room URL: www.wentevineyards.com Where: 5565Tesla Road , Livermore, CA, 94550 - Get Directions Begin your holiday festivities off right and get a jump on your holiday shopping and entertaining ideas! Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend, browse new holiday merchandise, stock up on holiday favorites, and pick up gifts for friends and family, all while you try your favorite Wente Vineyards wines. You can also “build your own basket!” Fill it with gifts and goodies and we’ll have it ready for you to take home for the perfect holiday gift. Estate Winery Tasting Room, Vineyard Tasting Room, Murrieta’s Well, & Tamas Estates

Fall Open House Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2011 - Sunday, November 27, 2011 (12 - 5pm) Who: Thomas Coyne Winery URL: thomascoynewinery.com Where: 51 East Vallecitos Road, Livermore, CA, 94550-9637 - Get Directions Please join us at the historical tasting room. We plan to release five new wines and will serve a selection of fine fruits and cheeses. Bring a picnic and enjoy sweeping views of the Livermore Valley. A great way to enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend. New Releases: 2010 Viognier, California, 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore, 2006 Petite Sirah, Eldorado, 2009 Late Harvest Petite Sirah, Livermore, 2009 Barbarea, Livermore.