Wente Vineyards Estate Winery in the Livermore Valley Wine Country
Ranked #456 in Local, #46,156 overall
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
Livermore Valley Wine Country
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 estate vineyards in premier winegrowing regions in the Livermore Valley and the Central Coast. The Wente family is committed to producing wines of distinguished character and excellence at affordable prices.
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery is located at 5565 Tesla Road in Livermore, California.
Wine Tasting at Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
Wente Vineyards Estate Wine Tasting
5565 Tesla Road, Livermore
Visitors to the Estate Winery Tasting Room learn about winemaking as well as wine tasting, thanks to a friendly, knowledgeable staff. A Wente tasting experience provides guidance on wine appreciation, along with the opportunity to sample award-winning vintages. Picnic and gourmet foods are available from the Country Marketplace, to be enjoyed inside or on the shaded patio. A well-appointed gift shop tempts visitors with additional food items, like decadent wine-filled chocolate truffles, and a selection of elegant wine accessories.Open Daily from 11am to 4:30pm
Daily winery tours begin at 11am,
1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Watercolor Illustration by Rich Sigberman
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Wente Vineyards Estate Wine Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Zinfandel
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5565 Tesla Road, Livermore
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Current Conditions & Forecast
Current weather conditions in Livermore, CA (94550)
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50°F (Feels like 48°F)
Last update: 12/16/09 10:53 PM PST
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Dew Point: 48°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.27in steady
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- Astha & Tom's Wedding at Casa Real at the Ruby Hill Winery ...
- I was the DJ for Jeff and Jen's wedding at Wente Vineyards in Livermore on May 24, 2009. The ceremony and reception were going to be outside on the Terrace Lawn at Wente Vineyards, but it was a little too cold and windy outside; so, ...
- Tom da Wine Guy: Livermore Wine Country-What a Surprise!!!
- 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, ...
- The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards Wins Diablo Food Award ...
- 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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The Casual Vineyard Table: From Wente Vineyards
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I purchased this book at one of the wine festivals, and even had it signed by the authors. Don't worry if you're not into quilting... it's worth adding to your library for the photos alone. Several Livermore Valley wineries are featured, including Thomas Coyne Winery, Livermore Valley Cellars, Fenestra Winery, Wente Vineyards, and artwork by Darcie Kent.
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Have you visited Wente Vineyards Estate Winery yet?
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Aug 13, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | in reply to JaguarJulie
- I've added them all to a Google Map on this lens: Livermore Valley Wine Country: Directory of Wineries. There are 50 wineries so it's a little crowded! Thanks for the suggestion.
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Aug 13, 2009 @ 7:49 am
- Kim, have you come up with a good application yet to map all your great vineyard lenses? That would be really cool to see!
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- EverythingMouse EverythingMouse Jul 12, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
- I am traveling to that area next month. This is an excellent guide. Angel Blessings to you
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- Jun 4, 2009 @ 9:36 am
- The Wente family is one the wine world's royal family - in the same manner as the Creed family is well known for it perfumes and the Ferragamo family is well known for their high-end fashion staples.
The art of winemaking has been passed through five genereations of the Wente family. Throughout the years, it has expanded and gained success - enough to maintain and own thousands of acres of vineyards, wineries, restaurants, tasting rooms, tours, and even including an 18-hole championship golf course.
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- Beautiful-Bridal Beautiful-Bridal May 13, 2009 @ 1:49 pm
- Beautiful, comprehensive lens. I'm traveling out your way in September and looking forward to a glass of Riesling!
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