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Taste of Terroir in Livermore Valley!

It helps to know a little French when you live in wine country! “Terroir” means soil, and the phrase “gout de terroir” translates to “taste of the soil.” This phrase describes the earthy flavor of some wines. It is used to describe the regional flavor of wines, as the grapes are affected by soil composition, moisture, elevation, wind and sunlight. Climate plays an important role in the quality of wine, and Livermore Valley has proven to be highly suitable in this regard.

Livermore Valley first won international acclaim for wine at the 1889 Paris Exposition. The gold medal won by a Livermore Valley wine was the first such award for any American vineyard.

Livermore Valley not only put California wine on the map – it charted the route for the successful vintages that would follow. Today, nearly 80% of California Chardonnay vines can be traced back to their Livermore Valley genetics.

Now that you know more about Livermore Valley wine, get ready to enjoy it at the Taste of Terroir! This event focuses on the best pairings of local wine and cuisine. At last count, 23 wineries are participating along with 16 restaurants. This is a competitive event with judging to take place for the Most Innovative Pairing, Best Classic Pairing and Judges’ Best. There is also a People’s Choice award, giving you the opportunity to vote for your personal favorite.

Just in case you need more incentive, there is also a room entirely dedicated to desserts! Live music will be performed on the patio and additional wine samplings will be available outdoors.

The Taste of Terroir is on Thursday, July 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. Tickets are required for admission; ticket prices are $75.00 each. Please note, no ticket sales to anyone under 21.

The beauty and heritage of our wine country is another great reason to call Livermore Valley home! As your Livermore Valley real estate professional, I enjoy sharing events featuring our local lifestyle. I also enjoy real estate, and I’ll be there for you when you’re ready to buy or sell a home in Livermore, Pleasanton or Dublin! Always feel welcome to contact me for your real estate needs.

John Kurtzer
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Days of Wine and Homes in Livermore Valley!

Of all the topics in Livermore Valley, there are two specialties that come up in conversation wherever I go – wine and real estate. The interesting similarity between them is the concern about aging.

When speaking of Livermore Valley wines, aging is generally regarded as a positive. Many people assume, sometimes incorrectly, that older is always better with any bottle of wine. Yet there are many elements that affect the peak of flavor, and each wine has a distinct timeline of maturity.

For example, a good Chardonnay may peak within 2 to 6 years of bottling. Varieties of Syrah enjoy longer maturity, stretching from 4 to 16 years. Then you have White Zinfandel which does not benefit by aging and is best enjoyed fresh.

In regards to Livermore Valley real estate, the perception of aging is quite opposite. Namely, the less time a home spends for sale on the market, the better. However, there are many aspects that affect the number of days on market. Each area and price range will have its own example of “normal.” It’s important to understand these relationships and how they impact you as a buyer or seller in Livermore Valley.

Let’s look at some local activity. Statistics shown in my prior blogs illustrate that Pleasanton and Livermore homes priced under $299,000 have brisk sales; the average days on market being 34 and 37, respectively.

The upper mid-range shows more variables. Homes priced from $500,000 to $749,999 have an average of 56 days on market in Pleasanton. The same price range in Livermore currently averages 125 days on market.

The pendulum swings back towards Livermore’s favor on the high end of the price range. Homes priced at one million dollars or more averaged 88 days on market in Pleasanton, but in Livermore, this price range averaged only 39 days on the market.

Why are some price ranges moving faster than others? What should you expect as a buyer or seller in today’s Livermore Valley home market? Contact me and I’ll share my expertise with you!

John Kurtzer
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