El Sol

8626 Lupin Way
Livermore, California 94550
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Local Phone: (925) 606-1827

Offering wine tasting in the Tasting Room next to the barrel room at the winery.

In addition to the great wines, you will enjoy sitting at small tables with friends and enjoying a panoramic view of the Altamont Pass and the rolling hills dotted with slowly revolving windmills, livestock and wildlife.

**Dogs must be well behaved and on leash.

Please check winery website for days and hours of operation.

Dog Access:

Dogs allowed in tasting room
Dogs allowed in picnic area or patio

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