Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge

About the Business

Specialties

Experience the essence of California wine country at Wente Vineyards, located in the picturesque Livermore Valley, 30 miles from San Francisco Bay. Our family-owned, women-led winery specializes in Certified Sustainable wines, reflecting our rich heritage and commitment to quality. We invite you to explore our historic vineyards and wine tasting experiences, part of a tradition established in 1883 as America's oldest, continuously operated, family-owned winery.

History

Established in 1883.

C.H. Wente established his first 47-acre Estate and Winery in 1883. He chose the Livermore Valley as it was famed for its excellent soils and climate. In 1908, C.H. planted the first Chardonnay vines in the Livermore Valley. In 1912, second-generation, Ernest Wente created what is known as the ‘Wente Clone.’ Today, over 75% of all California Chardonnay stems from the Wente Clone and the Wente Family property. In 1933, they released the nation’s first varietally-labeled Chardonnay. In 1966, Wente Vineyards Tasting Room opens in Livermore Valley, and is one of the first tasting rooms in California. In 1998, The Course at Wente Vineyards, an 18-hole championship golf course was opened. Today the fifth generation is actively working in various roles in the winery and is passionate about continuing the family tradition of sustainable farming and producing the best-quality wines.