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| Landmark #586 | Alameda County | Visited: May 31, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque commemorating the wine-making work of Charles Wetmore! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Here Charles A. Wetmore planted his vineyard in 1882. The Cresta Blanca wine he made from its fruit won for California the first International Award, the highest honor at the 1889 Paris Exposition, first bringing assurance to California wine growers that they could grow wines comparable to the finest in the world.
OTHER TIDBITS: No matter how much it did for California wine, the Cresta Blanca winery was no match for Prohibition! It shut down and changed hands many times over the years, but now it is part of the Wente Family Winery, which honors Charles Wetmore on one of their Cabernet Sauvignons! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 5050 Arroyo Rd across from Veterans Hospital S of Livermore, CA 94550 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~343mi (553km) — 5.8hrs |
| When should I go? | The restaurant is definitely open every day between 11:30 AM and 8:00 PM, so you’re guaranteed access to the plaque whenever it is! |
Does Cresta Blanca still produce/bottle/sell the Triple-Creme Sherry?
Hello, fellow Bill! That’s a great question. Cresta Blanca is now owned by Wente Vineyards, so I don’t believe so. You might check out their Wines page or email them directly to find out. Good luck!