Eagle Ridge Vineyard

Loved Eagle Ridge! Pinot Grigio was so good! My husband and I argued over which petite sirah we like best! SO we got one of each! Prices are super reasonable and the drive in was so neat. Truly the backcountry with red tailed hawks through the vineyards and up a dirt road. Loved the scenery and the indoor historical paraphernalia! Really cool! Looking forward to going back to this winery too!

2.5 to 3 stars.
Charming little farm packed with memorabilia and full of wines ranging from acceptable to very good. Bartender was knowledgable. He commented on weekend traffic: «People think Greenville is the end of Livermore. There are 6 wineries after Greenville!.»
Cellar Door
2013 Pinot Grigio.
Light golden color. Ripe tropical flavors: pinnapple, mango, creamy texture. Primary flavors: fermented pineapples, medium acidity.
2014 Pinot Grigio.
Lighter golden color. Ripe tropical fruits: sweet mango, sharp acidity. Less creamy texture. Nutty finish.
2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep ruby. Some browning oxidation. Ripe red and black fruits: ripe plums, red apples, nice grippy tannins, good acidity.
2011 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep ruby color. Plums, black cherries, pencil shavings, good acidity.
2010 Zinfandel.
Deep ruby with some browning. Red fruits: cranberries, raspberries, bright cherries. Also, Chamboard liqueur. Grippy toasty tannins.
2011 Zinfandel.
Deep ruby fades into a pinkish color. Oxidation on the nose. Sweet black fruits: black cherries and plums. Oaky toasty tannic finish.
2012 Zinfandel.
Deep ruby fades into a pinkish color. Black fruits: Blackberries, plums, cassis. More structure here. Long smooth oaky finish. Firm tannins. Good acidity. Best of the flight.
Raptor.
Deep ruby color. Some pinkish. Red and black fruits: plums, berries. Some oxidation on the nose. Good acidity, soft tannins.
2009 Petite Sirah.
Deep burgundy color showing some oxidation on the rim. The nose is meaty. Black fruits aging. Some aromatics too. Perfumey. Massive structure. Firm tannins.
2010 Petite Sirah.
Deep burgundy color. Some browning. Very perfumey nose. Casis, raspberry liquour, black fruits: plums, figs. Fresher fruits than previous wine. Good acidity.
MadCait
Light golden color/​deep straw.
White peaches, white nectarines, brown pears. Fresh flowers: jasmines, summer flowers. Not overly sweet. Strong alcoholic finish.

Our first stop was Eagle Ridge and might I say I will definitely be back. They have free wine tastings and our server Bill was awesome. Our first impression was hmmmmmm. Looks like a barn but definitely made u feel welcome. We had a party of 9 and we felt comfortable and able to enjoy our tastings without it being crowded. Thanks again.

Had my first visit here this weekend. Free tastings, scenic outdoors and cute interior with an antique and knick knack shop.
Tasted many of the wines, I definitely lost count. Free sampling of their wines. I really liked the Port. They were all pretty decent. The cheese and crackers they provided were good too as a little snack in between samples.
We went on a day with really great weather so it was nice to sit outside for awhile. The guys there were friendly and knowledgeable. Fun to just listen to them talk about how their wines are made and their descriptions of the tastes.

We very much enjoyed the wines from both Dante Robere and Eagle Ridge. It’s absolutely worth the drive. There was not a single red wine that we did not enjoy tasting.

Stopped by a few weeks ago after a long day to see Jim and Dan at Eagle’s Ridge. Dan co-​owns Dante Robere, which uses the Eagle’s Ridge tasting room that Jim runs.
I really like these guys; I hadn’t been by in about a year but they recognized me and treated me like an old friend. It was end of day and after the customers trickled out we just drank wine at their bar and BS’d for 45 minutes. They remembered I used to bike out there and asked about my girlfriend — really nice people. It sounds like most of these folks have been there forever and in fact Jim is a retired Livermore Policeman and Real Estate Agent.
This is more a review for Dante Robere, as I’ve written several for Eagle’s Ridge. Dante Robere shares their tasting room until theirs opens soon a bit Southwest of here closer to town I think. Dan is a straight-​shooter who takes life and wine with a no bullshit approach that I really appreciate. You can tell he’s passionate about what he does but he isn’t unapproachable or snooty as you may find in the wine culture sometimes.
The wines are very good, very reasonably priced and span a variety of varietals (say it 3 times fast!). Try the «Dante’s Inferno.» I don’t think they charge for tastings — they’ve never charged me. If they do charge, I’m certain its $ 5 or less and you can apply it to a bottle.
I give it 5 stars because it has what *I’m* looking for, although I want to clarify it is the opposite end of the spectrum from Concannon or some of the more «Napa» style vineyards. You go for the wines and the company here, not a multimillion dollar villa or the expansive manicured grounds. It’s right up my alley, though.

Eagle Ridge is actually two wineries under one roof. When visiting you will be tasting Eagle Ridge wines and Dante Robere wines. The first thing you should probably know is that tastings here are ~FREE~ and by the end of it all you’ll have sampled a good 12 pours or so. Dan (of Robere) and Jim (of Eagle Ridge) are the owners and wine makers and just two of the nicest guys you could hope to encounter. Tastings here are fun and casual and between the two wineries and the many varietals they produce, you’re almost sure to find something you like. HIGHLY recommended.

Very cute tasting room. Kind of hard to find the sign if it is dark out so you have to look carefully. I had a very nice experience there.

Best winery in Livermore. Came here on a Saturday and they were having a combined tasting event with Dante Robere Vineyards. The tasting was free and you get a ton of tastings. The pourers here are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Please come out and support them! They’re great! Double shaka!

This is one of the best wine tasting experiences I’ve had. The service at Eagle Ridge was fantastic and there were many nice antiques around the tasting room. I bought 4 bottles and enjoyed a great time at this winery. I highly recommend it to others.

Hands down. my favorite wine maker right here! I have been visiting Eagle Ridge (and drinking it ofcourse) for several years now and tell anyone who’ll listen that this is as good as it gets. if not better!
A great on-​site tasting location… this is always the first stop for us as we want a clear of a pallate as ever to enjoy every drop we’re poured.
Extremely competitive prices for the superb quality you are set to enjoy. do not walk away without purchasing as you surely will regret once you venture out into the Livermore Wine Valley and sample others.
Please don’t ever change ER!

Awesome winery, great people and great wine! The owners are very knowledgeable and helpful… great day!

Yep tastings are free — the experience there really is unpretentious with nice people. It’s a great setting that’s a bit off the path as you turn and take the dirt road going down than up and to the left to the barn. You walk in and are welcomed to nostalgia. They made strong reds so we got 6 and will come back again.

Lovely experience. Very casual, quiet, and relaxed. And good wine to boot. It was so much fun. I highly recommend this winery for a unique and unpretentious tasting experience.

My boyfriend and I are on a quest to try every tasting room in Livermore. We are about 90% complete, and Eagle Ridge was one of the few we had yet to try, so we stopped this past weekend. It’s one of the farthest out from the rest of the local vineyards, but the place sits atop a hill with a stunning view – totally worth going towards the end to see.
The actual tasting room is in a large barn-​like shed and is decorated with a lot of old antiques that the owner has collected throughout the years. There are a lot of interesting stories behind them that he would be happy to share with you while you sip wine. The owner was very friendly
The tastings are free! A rarity now in the Livermore valley. I have to admit that I was not a fan of their Syrah, but their Cabs are very tasty. I’m a fan of Pinot Grig, and I would have bought a bottle of their Pinot Grig if I hadn’t already spent my wine money for the day :(All the more reason to come back again!

Friendly owners, the tasting experience is excellent. Winery is unassuming and the venue attracted level headed locals looking to stay, chat, and enjoy the company instead of tourists flying through to get to the next tasting. I highly recommend stopping here during your next visit!

My lasting impression of Eagle Ridge was that it was a place filled with really friendly and knowledgeable people. The setting is very quaint, imagine a big barn on top of a hill. I loved all the fun, artsy items around. I felt like this was really a place where I learned a lot about reds and wasn’t made to feel embarrassed at all. There were sure a lot of great wines to choose from as well.

Eagle Ridge was first on our impromptu wine tasting trip list, and since it is the farthest out on Tesla Road, it is a perfect starting point and then you can drink your way back. They are open from noon until 4:30 and offer free tastings of ~10 wines, mostly reds and two ports.
We were the only ones there at first and it was nice to chat with the friendly winemaker while tasting their delicious wines. Eagle Ridge is celebrating their 5^th anniversary next month and offer up wines made only from Livermore grapes with the first harvest from the own vineyards in 2009. The stand outs to me were the Pinot Grigio and 2005 Petite Sirah. We left with a bottle of each.
They get bonus points for complimentary snacks — including cheese and crackers, palate cleansing crackers, and dark chocolate to enjoy with the port.
Overall, a wonderful and scenic first stop for complimentary wine tasting in the valley.

Free tasting of several wines. 1 white pino grigio and other are reds.
Loved the wines and cute antiques in the tasting room. Restroom is a porta-​potty outside. Nice and friendly staff. We bought a 2007 zin.

Eagle Ridge Vineyard is a wonderful family-​owned winery that has amazing wines. We, as a family, visit to enjoy the wonderful wines, incredible views and simply the warmhearted friendliness of their family run business.
Their «Gem» wine is MadLyn ~ it is the best dessert wine EVER! I’m told it is named after the owners granddaughters. What a legacy to have! My personal favorite is their Pinot Gris ~is an excellent wine. My Hubble’s favorite is the 04′ Petite Sirah «Private Reserve»… he says «it is simply marvelous!». There is always a pairing of fabulous dishes to compliment their wines too.
So when you are mapping out your next wine tour or just want to enjoy the beautiful Livermore scenery, you must visit Eagle Ridge Vineyard. your taste buds will thank you!!!