Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Cresta Blanca Winery

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

1. Cresta Blanca Winery Marker

Inscription.
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.

Erected 1957 by California State Park Commission, Livermore Chamber of Commerce and Wente Bros. Sparkling Wine Cellars. (Marker Number 586.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 37° 37.399′ N, 121° 45.376′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Arroyo Road. This site is now part of the Wente Bros. Wine Complex and is known as the Wente Bros. Sparkling Wine Cellar. Marker is located in the courtyard between the wine tasting room and the lawn area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Supervisor Edward R. Campbell Foot Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birth of an Industry

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); From Borax to Burgundy (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Natural Supermarket and Hardware Store (approx. 2 miles away); Ravenswood Historic Site Vineyards (approx. 2.1 miles away); Joaquin Murrieta and Murrieta's Well (approx. 2.8 miles away); Concannon Vineyard (approx. 3.1 miles away); Wente Bros. Winery (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Regarding Cresta Blanca Winery. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.586 on May 22, 1957.

Also see . . .
1. Cresta Blanca Winery. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Cresta Blanca Winery. Livermore History - Wineries website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Cresta Blanca Winery Marker and Courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

2. Cresta Blanca Winery Marker and Courtyard

Wine Barrel on Display on Gounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

3. Wine Barrel on Display on Gounds

Grounds of the Wente Bros. Sparking Wine Cellars image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

4. Grounds of the Wente Bros. Sparking Wine Cellars

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,041 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.