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With more than 50 award-winning wineries, championship golf courses, renowned restaurants and accommodations to suit every taste, we offer you a relaxing wine country experience and a personality that makes guests feel like old friends. Location: In the San Francisco Bay appellation, 30 miles east of San Francisco. Both the Livermore Valley and San Francisco Bay appellations are within the larger Central Coast appellation. Appellation: Livermore Valley boasts one of the original U.S. appellations granted by the BATF way back in October, 1982. This designation was largely based on the unique, gravel-based soils and the marine winds that are drawn into the valley every afternoon from San Francisco Bay. Geography: The Livermore Valley has an east-west orientation, making it unique among northern California winegrowing regions. It is 15 miles long (east to west), 10 miles wide (north to south), and surrounded by coastal range mountains and foothills. Climate: The east-west orientation of the valley allows the coastal fog and marine breezes to come in from the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay and cool the valley’s warm air, resulting in warm days and cool nights ideal conditions for producing fully-ripened, balanced fruit. Soil: Primarily gravel with excellent drainage, a soil type that reduces the vines’ vigor and increases flavor concentration in the grapes.

In 1883, John Crellin planted vineyards into a red clay knoll and named it Ruby Hill after the rich red soils found throughout the property. By 1889, Ruby Hill Winery was one of the largest and most revered producers of wine in the Livermore Valley. In 2002, Mike Callahan purchased the 105 acre parcel (West side), known as Ruby Hill and Rubino Estates Winery. Partners Sharon and Mike Callahan, Jennifer and Mike Lloyd and Annette and Mike Brown began their partnership with the opening of our Tasting Room in 2007. Ruby Hill Winery quickly became a popular location for visitors of the Livermore Valley and what started off as a hobby quickly blossomed into something more. Sharing a hands-on approach and passion for wine, the three families are involved in all aspects of the winery business. Whether it's helping on the bottling line, sorting grapes at harvest or working the quarterly wine club release parties, one of the family members will surely be found! Our philosophy at Ruby Hill Winery is simple. It begins in the vineyard growing the best grapes possible, then continues in the cellar where our winemaking team hand-crafts each wine to perfection. Our wines are balanced and approachable, they can be enjoyed now, or can be treasured for the years to come. We offer our wines at a reasonable price so everyone can enjoy them. Our staff is friendly and knowledgeable and will ensure that your tasting experience is unforgettable.

The one indispensable place in the Livermore Valley for those who are looking for the ultimate in hospitality. Featuring a diverse portfolio of wines from our three wine brands - Steven Kent, Lineage, and L'Autre Cote Cabernet Franc.