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Blessing of the Grapes 2023

by Cierra Bailey / Pleasanton Weekly

Uploaded: Wed, Aug 23, 2023, 5:59 pm 0

Livermore Valley Wine Community's 2023 Blessing of the Grapes ceremony. (Photo by Ron Essex Photography)

Livermore Valley Wine Community hosted its annual Blessing of the Grapes at Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore on Aug. 16 ahead of harvest that is anticipated to begin in two to three weeks.

The "Blessing of the Grapes" has been practiced for centuries in wine producing countries around the world and by many religions.

Shown (from left): Brandi Lombardi, executive director of Livermore Valley Wine Community; Curt Pipes, chef and AGM at Las Positas Vineyards; Father Kwame from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; Pastor Josh Jonas, First Presbyterian Church of Livermore; and Rabbi Laurence Elis Milder, Ph.D., from Congregation Beth Emek.

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Cierra Bailey
   
Cierra started her journalism career after college as an editorial intern with the Pleasanton Weekly in 2014. After pursuing opportunities in digital and broadcast media and attending graduate school at Syracuse University, she’s back as the editor of the Vine. Read more >>

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Blessing of the Grapes 2023

by Cierra Bailey / Pleasanton Weekly

Uploaded: Wed, Aug 23, 2023, 5:59 pm

Livermore Valley Wine Community hosted its annual Blessing of the Grapes at Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore on Aug. 16 ahead of harvest that is anticipated to begin in two to three weeks.

The "Blessing of the Grapes" has been practiced for centuries in wine producing countries around the world and by many religions.

Shown (from left): Brandi Lombardi, executive director of Livermore Valley Wine Community; Curt Pipes, chef and AGM at Las Positas Vineyards; Father Kwame from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church; Pastor Josh Jonas, First Presbyterian Church of Livermore; and Rabbi Laurence Elis Milder, Ph.D., from Congregation Beth Emek.

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