Taste Our Terroir

Join us for the decades-long tradition of the annual Livermore Valley food and wine competition, where teams compete for the perfect bite. At a new location this year, Terrace Lawn at Wente Family Vineyards, this exclusive event brings together twenty talented teams—a Livermore Valley winery paired with a local restaurant—competing to create the perfect curated bite. The Competition Experience Three esteemed judges conduct blind tastings to determine the ultimate food and wine pairings. Our distinguished panel includes Keith Beavers, Tastings Director of VinePair and Host of VinePair’s Wine 101 podcast; Chef Emily Lim, founder of Dabao Singapore in San Francisco and James Beard Award nominee for Emerging Chef; and Clive Pursehouse, Decanter Magazine’s US Editor. They will select winners in three prestigious categories: Best Classic Pairing, Most Innovative Pairing, and Judge’s Best Pairing. As our guest, you’ll have the power to vote for the People’s Choice Awards for Best Red Wine Pairing and Best White Wine Pairing. Who will be the team that will win your vote? VIP* Experience Elevate your evening with our VIP tickets featuring an extra hour; an exclusive intimate experience to try all competition pairings, the opportunity to converse with each winery and restaurant team, private access to the VIP lounge, sparkling wine upon arrival with special appetizer. *This event is included in the Make it a Weekend Purple Orchid package, learn more by clicking HERE * What’s Included Every guest will have the opportunity to try all food and wine pairings from 20 teams along with participating in voting for People’s Choice awards, an exquisite dessert table, commemorative glass to take home, and an unforgettable evening celebrating the connection between Livermore Valley terroir and taste. Experience the magic where Livermore Valley’s finest wineries and local restaurants collaborate to showcase the unique character of our region. This is more than just a tasting—it’s an immersive celebration of our distinctive terroir while cultivating relationships with the Livermore Valley Wine Community. Come discover why this competition has become the premier culinary event that kicks off TASTE: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience, where passionate winemakers and talented chefs unite to tell the story of our valley through every carefully crafted bite and sip.