Wente Vineyards
Livermore Valley Wine Country
In 1981, the Wente family purchased the long abandoned Cresta Blanca winery site. Few views are as breathtaking in Livermore, and with a lot of hard work and determination the winery began to reclaim its former elegance. The grounds were replanted with vineyards at the foot of the hillsides, adding even more beauty to the natural surroundings. Most exciting was restoration of the sandstone caves, which once again provide ideal resting quarters for sparkling wines as they age and mature. When the renovation was complete, the Wente Vineyards Event Center quickly established itself as a popular site for weddings, receptions, banquets, conferences, private parties, and other celebrations. In addition to the tasting room, the site also features the award-winning Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, a championship golf course, and the famous summer concert series.
Wente Vineyards is located at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore, California.
Wente Vineyards Event Center
Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards Wine Tasting
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
The Vineyard Tasting Room is located at the Wente Vineyards Event Center on Arroyo Road. A friendly and proficient wine tasting staff guides visitors through a variety of wine flights, sampling the best of California varietals, as well as the more exclusive Small-Lot and The Nth Degree wines.Open Daily from 11am to 6:30pm
Wine Tasting in the Caves:
Weekends at Noon, 1pm, 3pm and 4:30pm
Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
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Wente Wine Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Zinfandel
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- My brother-in-law, Glenn, suggested that we expend a duration in Livermore. on the entire The not wineries that I knew of in Livermore were Wente Vineyards and Concannon, but I had not visited their wineries, so my missus, Jacquie, ...
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- Bay Area food lovers and Diablo Magazine judges have once again honored The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards with a Diablo Food Award, in recognition of its local, sustainable wine country fare. The award distinguishes the Livermore Valley ...
- Tom da Wine Guy: Livermore Wine Country-What a Surprise!!!
- My brother-in-law, Glenn, suggested that we spend a day in Livermore. The only wineries that I knew of in Livermore were Wente Vineyards and Concannon, but I had never visited their wineries, so my wife, Jacquie, and I were more than ...
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A Few Facts Courtesy of Wikipedia
Wente Vineyards is a winery in Livermore, California and holds the distinction of being "the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in California." The Wente Estate is registered as California Historical Landmark #957.The winery was established by Carl Wente in 1883 on 47 acres of land. Having received training in wines while working for Charles Krug of Napa Valley, Wente purchased a few vineyards and land of excellent soil. In 1935 his sons, Ernest and Herman, introduced California's first varietal wine label, Sauvignon Blanc. The efforts of the Wente family, including pioneering night-time mechanical harvesting, have helped establish the Livermore Valley as one of the premier wine-growing areas of California. Since then, it has expanded to over 2,000 acres, plus an additional 700 acres in Arroyo Seco.
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- monopoly monopoly Jun 17, 2008 @ 10:14 am
- Great lens - 5 stars! Love Wente wines - a guaranteed great, full bodied enjoyable bottle - every single time! For Articles, News and Resources on Wine, check out 123--wine.com
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- thomasz thomasz Feb 14, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
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