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.
10cCalifornia » Livermore Valley
TASTING NOTES Our 2019 Morning Fog Chardonnay bursts with aromatics of graham cracker, green apple, pear and toasty oak. This wine is balanced by hints of
3bCalifornia » Livermore Valley
Decanter 91 “Floral scented nose of lavender and fresh leather. Elegant palate with crunchy dark fruit notes, chocolate & blackcurrant tart with a hint of spice.
3cCalifornia » Livermore Valley
Winery Notes Our 2018 Sandstone Merlot has inviting notes of blackberry and pomegranate, with a hint of sandalwood. This delicious Merlot bursts with flavors of black
10cCalifornia » Arroyo Seco
Winery Notes Our 2019 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and sweet
10503eCalifornia » Central Coast
Winery Notes Sourced from premier vineyards across the Central Coast, Angels Ink Pinot Noir is rich, round and supple in texture. Fruit-forward with an integrated oak
Wine Enthusiast 91 This is a ripe and lush wine that stays well balanced and refreshing while offering plenty of plump pear, cream and baking spice
Wine Enthusiast 90 Our 2018 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and
TASTING NOTES Our 2017 Sandstone Merlot has inviting notes of ripe fig and pomegranate, with a hint of sandalwood. This delicious Merlot bursts with flavors of
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
Wine Enthusiast 90 Smooth, polished and flavorful, this full-bodied wine surrounds black-cherry and dark-chocolate flavors with fine-grained tannins for a seamless combo of taste and texture. Our
Winery Notes Our 2018 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and sweet
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 This nicely concentrated wine offers plenty of blackberry and black cherry interlaced with oak spices that add vanilla and cinnamon nuances. It's rich
“Morning Fog Chardonnay is an great expression of Livermore Valley Chardonnay, with diverse alluvial fans of soil consistently creating Chardonnay with beautiful and lingering minerality,
" The 2016 Single Vineyard Riva Ranch Chardonnay has lovely notes of citrus and tropical fruit, such as pineapple and mango. The rich mouthfeel gives
“With fruit sourced from our estate vineyards, our Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is expressive of the Livermore Valley. The fruit comes from the valley floor
2016 was an exceptional vintage in the Livermore Valley. While it was still a fairly dry year due to drought, we experienced more rainfall in
" Our 2017 Riverbank Riesling has aromatics of fresh Jasmine, Mandarin and Asian pear. This wine has bright lingering acidity, making it a great summer
"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,
"Crisp flavors of green apple and tropical fruit, balanced by vanilla and a touch of toasty oak from barrel aging. With a mouth-filling body and
" “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
With fruit sourced from our estate vineyards, our Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon inexpressive of the Livermore Valley. The fruit comes from the valley floor and
“Our Sandstone Merlot is a great display of Bordeaux grapes from hillside and valley floor vineyards, each of which gives distinct aromatics and structure to
“Dark and concentrated in color, this wine is full-bodied with lush tannins. Aromas of ripe plum, mint, cedar, coffee and cocoa are followed by flavors
"Enjoy aromas and flavors of green apple and tropical fruits, balanced by subtle oak, cinnamon and vanilla from barrel aging. With a mouth-filling body and