Blessing Of Grapes In Livermore Celebrates 2017 Harvest

LIVERMORE, CA — The annual Blessing of the Grapes ceremony was held at Concannon in Livermore on Aug. 23. At the beginning of each harvest, the grapes are blessed by a local rabbi, a priest and a pastor. Winemakers and winery owners from the Livermore Valley turned out to share details of this season’s harvest.

“The centuries-old ceremony practiced by many religions will honor the vineyards, the grapes and the people who make the annual harvest a reality,” Tami Kelly Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association said.

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