Join Bent Creek and more than 30 Livermore Valley wineries at this fun-filled annual event! Meet our winemakers, experience blending, and sample wines still in development fresh from the barrel!
Keep an eye out for one of the many barrels on the Painted Barrel Trail, and purchase raffle tickets to win one! Tickets will be on sale in our tasting room during business hours starting February 1.
The hills are green and our vines are just beginning to bud. Enjoy this beautiful time to visit Livermore’s wine country!
Join us for a Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday tradition! We’ll be showcasing our decorated tasting room with special wines, arts, holiday music, activities and more!
This isLVWA’s eighth season contributing to the local Toys For Tots program! Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy. All donations will be matched 100%, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000, by Pacific States Petroleum Inc.
It is with heavy hearts that we report our founder, Thomas William “Tom” Heineman, passed away peacefully at home on November 5. He was 77.
Remembered for his infectious smile, insight, and generous spirit, Tom was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and moved to Livermore 30 years ago with his wife, Pat. Together they founded Bent Creek Vineyard, and in 2002 opened Bent Creek Winery with their friends Rich and Carol Howell.
Tom graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Education. He was hired by the Livermore Valley Unified School District as an elementary teacher. He continued his studies at San Jose State earning a Masters degree in Education. After teaching for several years he was appointed the Coordinator of Instructional Materials for the school district and was the driving force in getting technology into Livermore schools. He was later selected as the Director of Curriculum and Instructional Resources. He retired from education in 1998.
An educator, vintner, Rotarian, aviator, and old car buff, Tom had many talents and interests. One of his passions was restoring cars and trucks from the 1950s. There was usually a “project car” in the driveway or garage. He was also a talented designer and builder and took pride in his work. He enjoyed traveling with Pat throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. He was known for his generosity and willingness to help others. Tom was happiest when surrounded by his friends and his vineyard.
