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Wente Vineyards Estate Winery
Wente Family Estates was named "American Winery of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine in 2012. No other winery in California has been continuously family owned and operated as long as Wente Vineyards.
Founded in 1883 by C. H. Wente, the winery is now managed by his fourth and fifth generation family members.
The winery farms nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in premier winegrowing regions in the Tri-Valley Area and the Central Coast. The Wente family is committed to producing wines of distinguished character and excellence at affordable prices.
Wente's tasting room is one of the few in the Valley that is open seven days a week. Winery tours are also available late morning and early afternoon.
Visitors to the 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 gift items and accessories.
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Wine Varietals: Over 30 varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel
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Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photo Gallery
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
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| Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Photographed by Kim Giancaterino |
Sharing the Vineyard Table: A Celebration of Wine and Food from the Wente Vineyards Restaurant
by Carolyn Wente (President) and Kimball Jones (Executive Chef)
Foreword by Anthony Dias Blue
Released in 2006, this elegant hardcover from the fourth-generation Wente family (America’s oldest continuously operated, family-owned winery) pairs 100+ seasonal recipes from their acclaimed Vineyard Restaurant with Wente wine pairings, stunning photography, and heartfelt tales of Livermore Valley heritage.
Chef Kimball Jones crafts approachable yet refined dishes—think Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Chutney or Lemon Verbena Panna Cotta—that highlight local produce and the winery’s estate-grown Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and small-lot reds. More than a cookbook, it’s a love letter to sustainable farming, family legacy, and the art of gathering.
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