Food Comes to Sidewinder
Posada on Wheels Grand Opening Saturday, December 1 at Sidewinder!
Occasio Joins Neighbors in Wildfire Relief Efforts
See how we are joining with our neighbors to support relief efforts for victims of the Camp Fire.
Food Service is Coming to Sidewinder
Sidewinder will be introducing food service in early November.
Livermore’s First Grappa – Approved
The Trade Bureau has approved Sidewinder Spirits’ application for what soon will become Livermore’s first Grappa.
Exploring The World of Gins and Tonics
The first of a new series exploring the exotic world of spirits and cocktails begins with two of today’s hottest beverages – gins and the tonics that go with them.
Recent Accolades
Calling our wines ‘true craftsmanship,’ the National Wine Review rated four of our recent releases 90 points or higher: ‘14 Telos 92 points (22 cases remaining); ‘14 Zinfandel 92 points (sold out); ‘14 Merlot 90 points (32 cases remaining); ‘12 Malbec 91 points (sold out).
Introducing After Hours at Sidewinder
Time to unwind with a little music and some craft cocktails. Introducing Sidewinder – After Hours. From 4 – 8 PM.
Sidewinder Spirits Releases a Dry Vermouth
The inaugural release of Sidewinder’s dry vermouth, Stem and Crown, completes the pair.
Revisiting Pays Off (Again) -Chardonnay 93 Points and Editor’s Choice
With a 93 point rating and the Editor’s Choice, we might ask ‘where do we go from here?’ With Chardonnay, we believe our terroir has much more to offer.
Service Begins at Sidewinder
Sidewinder is open Thursday and Friday for our members and their guests.
Opening Date for Sidewinder is Announced
Sidewinder opens Thursday, December 7, for our members.
Supporting Relief Efforts for Napa-Sonoma Fire Victims
Occasio Winery is working with the Livermore Valley Winegrowers’ Association to support relief efforts in Napa and Sonoma counties.
Sidewinder Spirits Buys Alembic Still
A century after prohibition, Sidewinder Spirits Company is bringing back the ancient hand-hammered alembic copper still for producing local brandy.
People’s Choice at Taste our Terroir
It was a magical night at Taste our Terroir, as Occasio Winery brought home the People’s Choice Award.
Formula Approved for Livermore’s First Sweet Vermouth
Elegant and balanced, our sweet vermouth is perfect by itself, or as a mixer in many cocktails.
Rethinking Pays Off – Opportunity 94 Points and Editor’s Selection
Each bottle of Opportunity is the product of countless hours of study, experimentation, and tasting – all in pursuit of a style that best reflects our Valley’s terroir and traditions. Now this work is being recognized.
Spring 2017 Collection Announced
Our Spring 2017 Collection of Livermore Valley wines will include the newest vintages of our Sauvignon Blanc and Malvasia Bianca – just in time for those warm summer days.
November Wine Club Releases Receive Accolades
November’s wine club releases, our 2013 Founder’s Merlot and our 2015 Founder’s Chardonnay, received high accolades this month in the Wine Enthusiast Magazine and at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition..
Sidewinder Spirits
With approval of Sidewinder Spirits, work begins on a tasting lounge like none other….
New Wine Releases Planned for October
Three exciting new wines will be added to our tasting room menu in October –
Year End Holiday Celebration a Great Success
Guests were greeted with passed hors-d’oeuvres and choice of wine or the original James Bond martini before sitting down to a wonderful four-course meal with wine pairings. The music of recording artists Tumbledown House provided entertainment as we wined, dined, and danced the night away.