One of the country’s oldest, continuously-operating family-owned wineries is also one of the best, tree-studded lawn pavilions in wine country. Did we mention the grape arbor?
Northern California has no shortage of picturesque wine country destinations where you can unfurl a blanket and plant your picnic basket.
For picnics, try a table under the grape arbor dripping with tokai table grape vines or a perch on the dog-friendly lawn pavilion, where fruitless mulberry trees have been trained into arches to provide shade in summer. They’re the best spots from which to take in the property’s five estate vineyards, which are planted to a whopping 14 varietals. An1895 white Victorian house is within view, and the tasting room is just across the lawn.
The groundskeeping team at Concannon Vineyard has a knack for whimsical topiaries in the shapes of animals and sometimes people. Concannon sells cheeses, charcuterie, olives, nuts, gourmet crackers and other nibbles in its tasting room. Or you can grab deli sandwiches at Wingen Bakery or the Livermore Butcher Shop on your way into town. Outside food is allowed on the lawn and under the grape arbor.
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