Wente Vineyards
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 Event Center
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Wente Wine Tasting
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
Wente Wine Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Zinfandel
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Daily from 11am to 6:30pm
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Wente Vineyards Estate Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
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Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by his fourth and fifth generation descendants. No other winery in California has been continuously family owned and operated as long as Wente Vineyards. The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of...
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C. H. Wente
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.
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