Wente Vineyards is California's oldest family owned and continuously operated winery. Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations, two premier Central Coast winegrowing regions. Family owned and operated for over 120 years, the fourth and fifth generations are committed to producing wines of distinguished character and excellence at an affordable price.
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California » Livermore Valley
James Suckling 91 Citrus rind, green apples, bread crust and fresh herbs. Medium bodied with crunchy acidity and a bright finish. Drink now. 2017 morning
3bCalifornia » Livermore Valley
Our 2017 Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon welcomes you with floral bouquet aromatics, balanced by ripe blueberries, raspberries and black olives. On the palate this wine
10cCalifornia » Arroyo Seco
"Our 2017 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens up with layers of tropical fruit and toast, similar to grilled pineapple and graham cracker. This wine has
3cCalifornia » Livermore Valley
The 2016 Sandstone Merlot has delicate aromatics from dark cherry and ripe raspberry to cocoa powder. The wine is refined and well-balanced with medium to
"With lovely aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and banana, this wine displays flavors of pears, lemons, baked apples, stone fruit and creamy notes of butter,
"This medium-bodied Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, honey, cinnamon and light floral notes, balanced by subtle oak,
"This Chardonnay has a rich, golden color and aromas of ripe apple, vanilla, butter, and pear. It has a luscious mouthfeel, flavors of vanilla, guava,
"Our 2011 Sandstone Merlot exhibits aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry and plum with hints of toasted oak. A smooth mouthfeel and inviting tannins
Harvested from our estate grown vineyards in Arroyo Seco Monterey, our Riverbank Riesling gracefully walks the line between the old-world Germanic style and the supple, fruit forward
Wine Enthusiast 90 BEST BUY "Robust in mouth feel, this offers subtlety in flavor and an appetizingly tangy texture. It seems to develop more with each sip. Look
Winery Notes
This blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is predominantly from the Wente family's historic Livermore Valley vineyards. These family vineyards, derived from cuttings brought
Winery Notes
The present generation of Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was developed from vines that California wine pioneer Charles Wetmore brought from France in the 19th
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The fruit from this wine comes from two of California's best coastal growing regions: Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco. All of the vineyards are
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This Zinfandel is bursting with spicy aromas and flavors of raspberry and black pepper that typify this red varietal. Eight months of barrel aging
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Crane Ridge is the gently sloping formation of hills running along the southeastern corner of the famous Livermore Valley. The Reserve wines produced
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This vintage of Reliz Creek Pinot Noir has ripe cherry, blackberry, and raspberry aromas, with some smoky oak in the background. On the palate,
"The origins of Wente Vineyards? Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon date back to when Charles Wetmore first imported this clone of Cabernet to the Livermore Valley from
Wine Enthusiast 88 "A crowd-pleasing Chardonnay from Wente, working in the Monterey area, the result all caramel, vanilla and lemon-lime with a sweet tropical chaser on
"This Riesling exhibits aromas of honeysuckle, lychee and grapefruit, with a hint of nutmeg. The taste is bright and fresh, delivering full, classic Riesling flavors
Wine Spectator 90 "Smooth, rich and fleshy, showing a pretty mix of ripe cherry, currant and wild berry fruit that's spicy and elegant, ending with a
"Showing a vibrant red color, this Merlot has rich aromas of herbal tea, and black cherry married with vanilla that continue in the mouth with
"Showing a vibrant purple color, this Syrah has rich aromas of earth, rose petals, chocolate, and tobacco that continue in the mouth with mocha, toasted
"This Sauvignon Blanc has a beautiful straw color and aromas of guava, melon, gooseberry, citrus and lime. With crisp acidity and flavors of honeydew melon
"This Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits flavors of cherry, dark plum and a hint of coffee. Rich, yet approachable tannins provide a long, smooth finish." ~ Winery