A ticket to this Livermore Valley wine competition will get you 15 wine and food pairings

Guests better show up with an empty stomach at this year’s Livermore Valley wine festival, which opens Oct. 17.

The annual Taste Our Terroir competition kicks things off, showcasing 15 local wineries paired with local chefs as they create their favorite bites and sips together in the ultimate battle for bragging rights. The three-hour competition at the Bella Rosa Event Center at Livermore’s Garré Vineyard and Winery is just the start of four days of wine-centric festivities, and a ticket...