concannon vineyards

This was a very nice, large winery. We went on a Monday when the valley is much less croweded but only 50% of the wineries are open. They had beautiful grounds with lots of tables and shade trees for a nice picnic (must use their wine). The wines were very nice and the staff as well with some nice items to shop. Definitely a place to return and a label to remember.

Don't go on a pretty Saturday. This seems like a lovely place, and the wine was great, but it was just mobbed and that made the visit much less enjoyable than it would be otherwise be. I hope to get back on a quieter day. Still, we brought a picnic and enjoyed the lawn area.

We stopped by on our drive from Yosemite to San Francisco. The beautiful winery is located 10-15 minutes off the freeway. The tasting room was very busy at 3:45 on a Sunday afternoon, but one of their employees spotted our group of 6 and opened a space for us at a second tasting bar. At $10 per person for the tasting fee was reasonable compared to Napa - they comp'd 4 of the tastings for us when we had one person join the wine club. We enjoy Petit Syrah, which is one of their specialties.

My husband and I arrived at the winery on a Thursday right when it opened at 11a. The tasting was $10 and included 5 listed wines and then a bonus wine. We enjoyed the wines and bought a glass to enjoy outside. We sat in some comfy chairs outside, but apparently these seats are only for the wine bar and we were told the seats were reserved although there was no one around and tons of seats available. We felt unwelcome and were a little disappointed by the attitudes. I guess I would suggest not to buy your wine from the wine tasting counter but instead buy it from the wine bar if you want to sit in the comfy chairs!

My sister, a Bay Area resident, and I stopped by Concannon Vineyards for wine and nibbles one sunny Sunday afternoon. The experience was unexpectedly delightful, from the grounds to the service to the wine (apart from one not-so-great Sauvignon Blanc in my flight). Just when we thought it couldn't get any better - BAM! - an acoustic guitarist starts an Eric Clapton- and Counting Crows-heavy set. Next time I find myself in Livermore (the new Napa), I will pay Concannon a second visit...and God-willing, that guitarist will be there.

Concannon has a huge tasting room next to their vineyards and a golf course. It is a beautiful site. The tasting cost $10 and was overall a very nice experience. My only complaint is that the pours were TINY. We had visited Napa earlier during our vacation, and in comparison the Concannon pours were very disappointing. I would say about 2 sips. The wines were all good, not great. There are plenty of wine gifts that you can pick up in the tasting room, including chocolates to pair with certain types of wine, Concannon brand balsamic vinegars, BBQ sauces and chocolate fudge. All make great souvenirs. Overall, good experience!

My wife and I got into town on Friday afternoon and just had time to visit a winery or two. Concannon was our first stop. 3:30 on Friday the bar was packed with people who had apparently been tasting wine for a while. It took a few minutes to get someone's attention as they were busy attending to needy customers, but once we got into a flight of tasting, I was pleasantly surprised. The wines offered were their reserve wines, available only at the winery, a little pricey for the brand, but they were really good! I recommend the Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, and the Cabernet Sauvignon. If I come back here, I'll try to come earlier in the day.

Concannon is a lovely winery. The setting is lovely and the service was excellent. Be sure to pay them a visit.

I was a driver for my parents during a trip Otto the Bay Area. We ended up here and took a tour of the grounds. We did not make reservations for a tour, which we should have investigated before just randomly showing up. Anyways, Stevie who happened to be there on his day off took us on a tour of the facility anyway. He had a real passion for being involved in the wine industry. Personally, I don't know anything about wine, and managed to learn a few things. My parents ended up signing up for their wine club.

The wines are completely different than 10 years ago, if you have not been here for several years I would recommend you revisit this iconic Livermore Winery. The wines and the grounds have improved and improved and improved. The Underdog Winebar is beautiful and has a great patio for the summer (but the food quality needs some improvement of late). The Shakespeare theater in the summer is always EXCELLENT!

Our group of friends thought we should have a picnic before the hot weather makes the venue unbearably hot. Livermore is located inland approximately half an hour drive from the East Bay. We chose this venue since we all live in the East Bay and going to Napa or Sonoma takes more travel time. You can get a table with eight chairs and stay until they close at 4:30pm if you buy at least a bottle of wine. No reservations required, but there are only about eight tables available so we went around 11:30am. They do not mind you bringing outside food and drinks. The grounds have good ambiance with trees and animal shaped bushes. There is a patio type area on the side of the building that you can also sit and taste the wines. We thought of visiting the Livermore Outlet Factory on our way back but we got too tired and decided to just head back home.

My husband, aunt, uncle and I did the wine tasting here. Wine tasting was nothing special, but I didn't expect much at $15 a pop. What drew me to this place were the beautiful grounds. Your family can bring a picnic and spend all afternoon enjoying the atmosphere.

... but everything is relative. What I like, you may not and visa versa. However, we spent a relaxing hour, sitting on very comfortable chairs and a divan, with impeccable service from a young lady, Katie (I think). We didn't love all the wines, but as said, that's just our opinion. We loved three of them enough to join the wine club. Concannon Vineyards is a must for anyone winetasting in Livermore. Along with Katie, the staff is so friendly and helpful, and made us feel so welcome. There are two tasting rooms which are both large and comfortable. You can buy food (tapas), but we weren't hungry. The benefits of the wine club make it worthwhile to join. Don't miss Concannon Vineyards; I guarantee you will be glad you did

Was visiting SF and had to spend a day in Livermore. This is about 40 miles from SF so much much closer than what most people consider Cali wine country. Wife and I decided to visit a couple wineries in Livermore area (there are many to chose from). We are not wine experts and just wanted a laid back experience. We visited Concannon first and were extremely pleased with the experience. We did a tasting ($10 per person) and the lady helping us was very friendly. The wines were all very nice. After the tasing we had a light snack in the wine bar there and some more wine. We sat on the patio, the weather was perfect and the view of the surrounding hill was cool. The people in the wine bar area were also extremely nice folks. Overall I was well pleased with my experince at Concannon and would certainly recommend visiting there.

We wanted to taste wines along with a meal, and Concannon did not disappoint.Food and wines were delicious, and we had a great port wine afterwards. Nice warm weather allowed shaded outdoor dining which was very nice, with comfortable sitting areas. Walked the grounds, some nice gardens and views.Ah...could have stayed and drank wine all day!