For yet another consecutive year, Concannon Vineyard has been voted “Best Local Winery for Tasting” in the East Bay by the East Bay Times. Michael Wittner shares the list of […]
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Concannon Vineyard has been voted as the Best Winery in the East Bay for good reason! According to Jess from Travel and Tannins, “Concannon Vineyard is easily one of the […]
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Concannon Vineyard has been featured in an article, Livermore’s Sustainable Wineries, written by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, shining a light on our unwavering commitment to sustainable winegrowing. It’s an […]
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Planning to explore Livermore Valley wine country? Writer Alder Yarrow may have some valuable insights for you! Dive into his article published in Jancis Robinson and Vinography to discover what […]
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Concannon was featured in 5 Wineries to Visit in Livermore Valley by Lexi’s Wine List. The article they exclaim, “Another must-stop on any historic tour of Livermore, Concannon Vineyard is […]
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Concannon has been highlighted in Wine Country Collective’s Livermore Valley Visitor Guide as a must-visit destination in the Livermore Valley Wine Country. The article goes on to say, “Known for […]
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“A trip to Livermore wouldn’t be complete without a visit to this historic winery — the second-largest in the valley — which is famous for its Petite Sirah and Cabernet […]
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“Start your Livermore winery itinerary off with a visit to another iconic stop – Concannon Vineyard. It’s one of my favorite wineries here and I can’t recommend it enough to […]
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We are thrilled to be featured in John Vankat’s “Wines for Valentine’s Day and Beyond” article. His recommendations include Concannon Nina’s Cuvée Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon Red Blend. Read […]
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We are thrilled to be featured in John Vankat’s “Wines for December” article. His recommendations include Concannon Port of Petite Sirah and Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon. Read the full article […]
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Did you know? 80% of all California Cabernet Sauvignon has come from the Concannon Cabernet Clones 7, 8, and 11. Learn more about the legacy of Concannon Vineyard here.
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Plan a getaway to the historic Concannon Vineyard in Livermore Valley, California’s oldest wine region dating back to the late 1800s. Read the full article here and discover the allure […]
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The future sustainability of the Livermore Valley wine industry may depend on critical decisions in the near term. Explore the full article to learn more about the factors influencing the […]
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Concannon Vineyard, The East Bay Time’s winner of The Best Winery For Tasting in the East Bay, is an original settler of the Livermore wine scene… Read article here.
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A couple of the original vintners, Wente Vineyards and Concannon, survived prohibition and still lead the way… Read article here.
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California heritage clones are those historic grapevines that were collected from the Old World over the past 125 years, identified for beneficial traits… Read article here.
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Environmental sustainability is becoming more widespread in winemaking and three Livermore wineries in particular are already ahead of the curve… Read article here.
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Northern California has no shortage of picturesque wine country destinations… Read article here.
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Today, Livermore is the easternmost city in Alameda County and the gateway to the Bay Area for travelers from Southern California.
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Situated between 4,000-foot mountain ranges and proximity to the San Francisco Bay, the 15-mile long appellation is ideal for growing grapes and has attracted winemakers as far back as the 1800s. A few of California’s oldest family vineyards, Wente and Concannon, were pivotal in the rising of California’s prestige as a winemaking region.
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Getting the news that you have breast cancer can be devastating, particularly if you are underinsured or have high medical deductibles and co-pays. ValleyCare Charitable Foundation’s Women in Need fund continues to bridge financial gaps for local patients coping with breast cancer. This month the Women in Need fund received a donation of $8,120 from Dentists Against Cancer, and a $2,700 donation from Concannon Vineyard.
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The Livermore Wine Valley, including Concannon Vineyard, is featured in the Best of the Bay Dining Guide in Los Gatos Magazine.
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Today is International Cabernet Day, an event that could not go unnoticed at Concannon Vineyards in the Livermore Valley. The winery hangs its proverbial hat on the varietal that has been crowned king of all grapes, an entire month’s worth of activities are planned in commemoration.
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Concannon Vineyard has created the Cab for a Cause program lasting the entire month of September to raise funds for ValleyCare Charitable Foundation’s Women in Need fund. Concannon hopes to help raise awareness of this extremely worthy cause as Breast Cancer Awareness month approaches.
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Picture this: A warm California afternoon that’s spent sipping wine among the rolling hills, dotted with rows of vineyards and rich farmland. It’s not Napa, Sonoma or even Paso Robles. This humble hamlet, comprised of nearly 100,000 acres of grapes, is Livermore.
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Concannon Vineyard was featured in the Livermore episode of DineOut Along the Road with host Ray O’Canto.
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With a simple pair of shears and a compassion for saving trees and bushes others thought were simply in the way, the man who has been Concannon’s chief groundskeeper and vineyard pruner for 30 years, has turned this vineyard estate into a fanciful display of greenery.
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Touted as “seriously fun wine education,” the [Somm] series blends unique pairing concepts with an educational wine experience.
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For planning a perfect getaway, ABC 7’s “Bay Area Life” host, Lizzie Bermudez, interviews John about the history and all that Concannon Vineyard and the Livermore Wine Valley has to offer.
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“For a winery with such a rich past, Concannon is determined to lead in the future.” John Concannon, Fourth Generation Vintner, is featured in the Wine Institute’s, “Down To Earth” Newsletter discussing Concannon Vineyard’s commitment to sustainability.
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Somm’s Cover Story explores the intriguing and often surprising details that have led to “Celebrating 50 Years Of The Iconic Concannon Cabernet Clones 7, 8 and 11.” Discover the key role these clones played surrounding the Judgment of Paris that put California wines on the world map.
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How Concannon Vineyard Cultivated the Extraordinary Success of California Cabernet Sauvignon
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Randy Caparoso discusses Concannon’s iconic reputation, especially for Cabernet Sauvignon, from the release of its famous Concannon Cabernet Clones 7 & 8 to the release of a new generation of […]
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IntoWine profiled Concannon’s pioneering contributions, including the remarkable story behind the Concannon Cabernet Clones 7 & 8 – an estimated 80% of California Cabernet is now planted to the Concannon […]
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We were thrilled and honored that our 2009 Concannon Reserve Cabernet was named a “Year’s Best Cabernet Sauvignon” and awarded a 90 score from Wine & Spirits Magazine!
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Concannon has been named one of 3 California and 10 U.S. holiday, wine country destinations to “Ring in the spirit of the season with wine country flair” by USA Today.
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Wetmore and Concannon networked and acquired vine cuttings from Châteaus Lafite, Margaux and Yquem. ‘They kind of referred to Livermore as ‘the grand laboratory,’ says the fourth generation John Concannon.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Around the World, Part 2 An estimated three-quarters of California Cabernet Sauvignon comes from clones named for, and first selected among vines at, this winery. Right! The answer […]
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“I often tell people that if you really want to understand a wine, then the best thing is actually experiencing the terroir and vineyard where it comes from, where the […]
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Wine Oh TV’s Monique Soltani talks with John about the Concannon Cabernet Clones, “America’s First Petite Sirah,” and why divine intervention could have brought the Concannon family to Livermore back […]
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“The harvest will most likely be lower, but the quality will be high for 2014,” Concannon said. “We’ve only farmed as much as we could water.“
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John has spent several years investigating and documenting the stories that have contributed to his family’s rich background: the larger than life personalities, the tremendous triumphs over terrific odds, the […]
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“There are 80,000 acres of cab (in California) and 75 percent of it are Concannon clone,” Concannon said, adding a kicker, “and the mother vine comes from our cabernet vineyard.”
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For planning a perfect summer getaway, Zahrah Farmer interviews John about Concannon’s amazing history while showing the winery’s beautiful landscapes and winery.
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Concannon was named one of the Top 25 “coolest, hippest, hottest, most fun and awesome tasting rooms in California.”
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An Interview with John Concannon, 4th Generation Vintner, Concannon Vineyard. “For us, it’s all about the care we take to give our customers a great wine experience.”
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The Concannon and Wente Connection. Dr. Liz Thach interviews John about the historic Concannon Cabernet Clones 7, 8—the most widely planted Cabernet clones in California– and their genetic roots in […]
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James Concannon, founder of our winery, was in good company with the likes of President John F. Kennedy and Commodore John Barry, “father of the U.S. Navy,” who were previously […]
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Clinton Stark highlights Concannon’s “50th Anniversary of Petite Sirah” as well as Jim‘s 80th Birthday in this wonderful account of history, celebration… and John’s very special tribute of “Crimson & […]
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Jim was honored to receive this award from Tasting Panel which says “the family story runs through Concannon’s wines as surely as does the vineyard fruit.
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According to the California State Fair, Jim was honored with this prestigious award because: “His contribution to the wine business reaches back to the late 1960s when he acted in […]
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