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Cedar Mountain Winery Livermore, CA 94550 www.cedarmountainwinery.com
7000 Tesla Road
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 373-6636
Fax : 925 373-6694
Email: cedarmtn@wt.net
Tasting room hours: --- (Map)
Weekends noon - 4pm.
  • Saturday:
  • Noon.4:00 PM.
  • Sunday:
  • Noon.4:00 PM.
    CEDAR MOUNTAIN WINERY was established in the Livermore Valley in 1990 by Linda and Earl Ault. Having bought the vineyard in 1988, the Ault’s grafted the four-year-old Chenin Blanc vineyard to a mixture of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon in 1989. Their first release was the 1990 Estate Chardonnay. That year they made a small lot of Cabernet Sauvignon, 160 cases, which was released for sale in 1993. Cedar Mountain is rapidly gaining national attention for their Gold Medal Cabernet Sauvignons. These wines are available in fine restaurants, wine shops, or directly from the winery tasting room or by mail.

    Cedar Mountain Winery combines the creative interests of Linda and Earl - wine, food, and art. Earl is an accomplished sculptor, watercolorist, and large format photographer. Linda is a recognized amateur gourmet chef. Together they manage the farming activities and operate the winery. Earl is the winemaker.

    The Ault’s believe that quality wines begin with the grapes in the vineyard. They specialize primarily in Livermore grown and produced wine whose full potential is realized with fine oak cooperage. They produce Estate Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Duet (a Cabernet/ Merlot blend), as well as the nationally recognized Port wines from their vineyards and from the Sierra Foothills. Cedar Mountain produced 4000 cases in 1997.

    BLANCHES VINEYARD is situated at the East end of the Valley, (Linda Ault's nickname is Blanche) and lies on a south-facing hill of mixed gravel and clay loam. At a mean elevation of 700 feet and with a prevailing westerly breeze coming from San Francisco Bay, this Region II microclimate ripens the grapes late in the year. Severe pruning limits the yield of the vineyard to 3 tons per acre giving intense varietal characteristics to Cedar Mountain wines. The vineyard is beginning to develop a reputation for the quality of its fruit. Grapes not used by Cedar Mountain are used by other wineries in the Valley to produce their distinctive premium wines.
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    Winemaker Earl Ault
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    Red ------------- ---
    2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Blanches Vineyard - Bright cherry/berry hints, smoke and tobacco bouquet. Long finish, medium tannins and good acidity. Pairs well with lighter red meats and strong flavored seafood dishes.
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  • $22.00
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    Livermore, CA
    Red ------------- ---
    2006 Merlot
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2006 Merlot, Thatcher Bay Vineyard - Full rich smoky plum and cherry fruit. Nice oak balanced with crisp acidity. Firm tannins will carry this wine into the next decade but delicious now.
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  • $22.00
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    Livermore, CA
    Red ------------- ---
    2007 Reserve Zinfandel
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • We were fortunate to obtain a mere one ton of Hansen Zinfandel. Aged to perfection in new American oak barrels, this elegant wine exhibits finesse not usually seen in Zinfandel. Smooth soft tannins and a long finish describe this wine. Only 75 cases were produced.
  • 75 cases produced
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  • $33.00
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    Livermore, CA
    Red ------------- ---
    2008 Duet
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • One of our most popular wines, a blend of 50% Estate Cabernet, and 50 % Thatcher Bay Merlot, is sure to please. Full round fruit flavors with soft tannins. Perfect with lighter red meats & game.
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    Livermore, CA
    Red ------------- ---
    2008 Pas de Deux
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • This stylish wine is a blend of 80% Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Syrah. The richness of the Cabernet balanced with the full body of the Syrah gives this wine suppleness and weight. Pairs well with roasted meats, and full flavored pasta dishes, or even an empty wine glass.
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2006 Reserve Chardonnay
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • The fresh tropical fruit bouquet, so characteristic of Livermore chardonnay, was preserved with an early pick. Barrel fermentation in all new oak gives this wine a generous mouth feel with a smoky finish. Our Estate grown wine compliments delicate fish and light meats.
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  • $26.00
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2008 Pinot Grigio
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Pinot Gris
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2008 Pinot Grigio, Del Arroyo Vineyard -Produced from the only vineyard in the Livermore Valley planted to this varietal, our Pinot Grigio is full of crisp melon
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2007 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • Honey colored, clean varietal nose, and long rich finish describe the 2007 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. Barrel fermented and oak aged, this fume style Sauvignon Blanc is a natural pairing with rich seafood and light meats. It was Estate Grown on our own vineyard and picked at perfection in mid September 2007. Only 100 cases made.
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2008 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Blanches Vineyard - Bright, citrus with firm acid, melony finish. Only 200 cases were made. Our first offering from our Estate Vineyard.
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2008 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Blanches Vineyard - Bright, citrus with firm acid, melony finish. Only 200 cases were made. Our first offering from our Estate Vineyard.
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    Livermore, CA
    White ---
    2008 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Blanches Vineyard - Bright, citrus with firm acid, melony finish. Only 200 cases were made. Our first offering from our Estate Vineyard.
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    Livermore, CA
    Rosé ------ ---
    2008 Scarlet Syrah
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Rosé of Syrah
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • Scarlet is a delightful dry Rose made from 100% Livermore Syrah grapes. After crushing, the juice was allowed 6 hours of skin contact to give the vivid scarlet color. Cold fermentation to dryness at 53 degrees maintained the bright pomegranate and strawberry flavors. Try this wine with picnic meats and cheeses. Only 120 cases made.
  • 120 cases produced
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  • $17.00
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    Livermore, CA
    Red Dessert Wine ---
    NV Tortuga Royale
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • Tortuga Royale Lot 1 (375 ml) - Tortuga Royale is a port made by co-fermenting Blanches Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with Shaffen Berger 70% Cacao powder and fortified with fine eau de vie brandy.
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  • 375 ml
    $25.00
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    Livermore, CA
    Red Dessert Wine ---
    2003 Cabernet Royale
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • This unique dessert wine is made from our Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon. It displays the intense berry flavor evident in East Livermore Valley vineyards and is a perfect marriage with chocolate desserts.
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    Livermore, CA
    Red Dessert Wine ---
    2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port
  • Appellation: California
  • Unspecified Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port - A Port blended from Tinta Armamelo, Bastardo, Tinta Cao, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright garnet cast. Full-bodied. Rich in chocolate, black fruits, flowers, coconut, and dried fruits. Shows amazing depth of concentration, with fragrant and immensely flavorful palate. Rich and firmly structured, a hint of sweetness in the finish. A dead ringer for a high-end Portuguese wine. Intense and impressive.
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  • $40.00
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    Livermore, CA
    White Dessert Wine ---
    2008 Chardonnay del Sol
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • 2008 Chardonnay del Sol, Blanches Vineyard - A luscious dessert wine made from ripe Chardonnay grapes harvested from our vineyard. This seductive and complex wine compliments cheeses, nuts, and fruit tarts.
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  • 375 ml
    $20.00
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    Livermore, CA
    White Dessert Wine ---
    2009 Reserve Viognier Port
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Dessert Wine
  • Winemaker: Earl Ault
  • Intense peach, apricot, and citrus flavors punctuated with a rich nutty finish. Crisp entry, long soft finish. Aftertaste of bananas.
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