LIMITED RELEASE

Our 2021 Small Lot Zinfandel is full of sweet oak flavors that play a significant role in the wine's character but not one that overshadows its deep and generous fruit profile. Dark chocolate, nutmeg, and dried fig are prominent in the aroma profile alongside rich and expressive Zinfandel fruit. Jammy boysenberry and ripe plum form the core of the palate with supporting notes of black pepper and spice.

Our 2021 Meritage shows the balanced depth and richness that Bordeaux style blends bring to the table. The nose opens with red and black cherries, anise and currants framed by warm baking spice and vanilla bean French oak notes. The rich and full entry on the palate gives way to supple lingering tannins.

The 2022 Wente Vineyards Small Lot Zinfandel is full of ripe plum, black pepper, warm vanilla and dark chocolate. Jammy blackberry and fig form the core of the palate along with supporting notes of black pepper and spice. Deeply filled with vibrant acidity and a firm spine of tannins, this wine offers up enough balance for indulgent early drinking but also plenty of fruity depth and structure to justify laying a few aside to explore its aging potential.

Our 2020 Meritage shows the balanced depth and richness that Bordeaux style blends bring to the table. Rich, creamy French Oak blends with the layers of cinnamon, cardamom, and raw vanilla bean. These notes are matched equally by a generous concentration of fully ripened black currants, juicy black cherries, and rich plum jam.

The inaugural 2023 vintage of n DEGREE Cabernet Franc is a compelling expression of why this variety thrives in the Livermore Valley. The nose entices with layered aromas of red and black cherry, earthy undertones, black pepper, and a touch of spicy French oak. On the palate, it offers a rich yet balanced mouthfeel, with a moderate body and a refined tannin structure that carries gracefully through a long, elegant finish.

For over a century, the Wente family has played a pioneering role in the development of California Chardonnay. This limited release is meticulously crafted from our estate-grown, certified sustainable vineyards and partially aged in French oak barrels. With vibrant notes of green apple, citrus, and subtle vanilla, the wine presents a refined balance of freshness and complexity. We are proud to offer this distinguished expression of our continued dedication to Chardonnay excellence.

The 2023 nth DEGREE Pinot Noir from Wente Vineyards demonstrates the depth of the Dijon Clone. Dark ruby in the glass, the wine smells of black cherry and blackberries framed by vanilla and toasted oak. Flavors of ripe dark fruits and baking spices are followed by silky tannins.