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
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
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Wente Wine Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Zinfandel
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Wente Vineyards Blog Posts
- The B-52s rock Wente Vineyards
- I went out to Livermore on Thursday to see the B-52s, another group that was more famous in the '80s. There are few nicer venues in this area than Wente Vineyards; the stage is outside, immediately next to the restaurant, ...
- Chardonnay history and battonage demo at Wente Vineyards with ...
- We spent a gloriously sun-soaked day in Livermore Valley wine country last weekend, touring the Wente Family Estates' sister wineries including Murrieta's Well, Tamás Estates and, of course, Wente Vineyards. Karl Wente, fifth generation ...
- Karl Wente talks with StarkSilverCreek about winemaking, music and ...
- In the last Wine Tube TV episode of the SSC visit to Wente Vineyards in Livermore, Karl Wente talked to Loni about Chardonnay and demonstrated Battonage. This time, Loni sits down with Karl to cover the gamut: winemaking, music, ...
- Monday September 21st: James Taylor Livermore at Wente Vineyards
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A Brief History of Wente Vineyards
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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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