Our visit to Wente Vineyards

Wente Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in Livermore Valley, a few hours drive from Sonoma Valley. We visited in the fall, and have some beautiful pictures of the winery.

GoPro tour of Wente Vineyards

Our visit to Wente Estate Winery & Tasting Room

Wente has two tasting locations in Livermore Valley. We stayed on the vineyard. First, we went to the restaurant and explored the area. The vineyard includes a gorgeous golf course, club house, and large restaurant. The next day, we visited the Estate Winery & Tasting Room. This location has a gorgeous garden and tasting room. We loved the live music and lively atmosphere!

Here a few recommendations of Wente wines to try you can find in your local grocery store!

Wente Wines to Try

You can find these wines in grocery stores & in restaurants (on sale right now at Lowes Foods.) All are certified sustainable, 100 calories with less than 1g of sugar.

Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay The first on the list is an excellent smooth-drinking Chardonnay. Tasting notes: “Our 2018 Morning Fog Chardonnay bursts with aromatics from citrus, lemon curd, pear and toasty oak. This wine is balanced by hints of vanilla and citrus on the palate, finishing with a nice acidity.”
Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Next, try the Cab. Tasting notes: “Our 2018 Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon welcomes you with aromatics of warm baking spices. On the palate this wine delivers ripe blackberry and fig with round, smooth tannins.
Riva Ranch Chardonnay Finally, try this Chardonnay. If you love brunch, this is a great bottle to open! Tasting notes: “Our 2018 Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay opens with bold oak aromatics, complemented by rich tropical fruit such as pineapple to white nectarine and sweet baking spices on the palate, finishing with a round mouthfeel.”

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