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Deep Roots Discover Livermore Valley Wine Country. By Waynette Goodson I t's the thrill of every oenophile: impressing friends with interesting regions they may not have explored. Look no further than Livermore Valley Wine Country. Less than an hour from both San Francisco and San Jose, Livermore Valley boasts more than 50 wineries, from boutique makers bottling just 500 cases per year to industry giants such as Concannon and Wente vineyards. But there's nothing "new" about this wine country: The first commercial grapes were planted in the 1840s, making it one of California's oldest wine regions. 925.447.WINE (9463) LVwine.org 102 FEBRUARY 2014 usairwaysmag.com PHOTOS (FROM TOP) BY RODRIGO ALVAREZ AND COURTESY OF STEVEN F. KELLY Amid the lush rolling hills and vineyards, wine lovers will discover laid-back tasting rooms - the winemaker himself may pour your glass - and tasting fees that average $5-$10, which is quite affordable for awardwinning grapes. Last year valley winemakers took home 145 awards in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including 26 gold medals. Judges appreciated the elegant red wines with complex fruit character, structured tannins, and a long, pleasant finish. And the white wines are equally balanced, with subtle but intricate flavors. In exciting news for wine connoisseurs, growers have begun working with new grape varieties such as Spanish Tempranillo, Italian Barbera, and Portuguese Touriga. Whatever your tastes, you'll find events year-round, from the Taste Our Terroir food-and-wine pairing and the Harvest Wine Celebration to Holidays in the Vineyards. But first mark your calendars for the Barrel Tasting weekend next month, when you can sneak a sip of wines that are still in development - straight from the barrel! http://www.LVwine.org http://www.LVwine.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2014

Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Diversions: Public Markets
Diversions: Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale
Diversions: The Philadelphia Mint
Connections
Style Spotlight: Cruise Control
Adventure: Skiing Salt Lake City
Adventure: Arizona Wet & Wild
Gear Up: Workout Tools
US Airways: History of African Americans in Aviation
Travel Feature: Eleuthera in the Bahamas
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
University of California at San Diego
Celebrate Black History Month: HBCUs
Best of Health: Desert Institute for Spine Care
Best of Health: Miami Beach Foot & Ankle Surgery
Visit Tri-Valley, California
Must Read: I'll Take You There by Greg Kot
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: The Hope Takes Flight Campaign
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2014