Retzlaff Vineyards

Retzlaff Vineyards is a winery in Livermore, CA, located at 1356 S Livermore Ave. It holds a rating of 4.50 based on customer reviews. The estate produces award-winning wines from grapes grown on their California Certified Organic farm. The business is open Friday through Monday from 12:00 to 4:30 for wine tasting, picnics, and events.

Founded in 1976 by Gloria Retzlaff Taylor and Robert Taylor, the business operates on the site of the historic Connolly Estate, a former sheep ranch. The Taylor family maintains the property using organic farming practices without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. The vineyard is located on rocky soil with exceptional drainage and features a biodiverse environment. The family includes Noah and Aaron Taylor, who manage winemaking and operations, alongside other family members.

The winery's wines have received various recognitions. The 2023 Merlot received a 94-point rating from Vine Pair. In the 2025 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2022 Fortified Dessert Wine both earned Gold medals with 95 points, while the 2022 Bordeaux Red Blend earned a Silver medal with 93 points and the 2022 Merlot earned a Silver medal with 91 points. Additionally, the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition awarded the winery eight awards, including Best of Class for the 2024 Sauvignon Blanc. Retzlaff Vineyards also serves as the official wine sponsor of the Oakland Symphony.

Retzlaff Vineyards provides a tasting room and picnic grounds nestled among 100-year-old pepper trees in the Livermore Valley.

Retzlaff Vineyards sits on South Livermore Avenue, just a tenth of a mile from Civic Center Park and the Livermore Public Library at the Civic Center.

BizScoreAI gives the business an Authority score of 75 out of 100, which reflects strong trust signals that help AI assistants and search engines recommend the winery. The Performance score is 72 out of 100.