The 2022 Duetto offers depth and elegance, with aromas of pomegranate and black currant, complemented by oak spices, espresso, and cocoa. Well-balanced with fine tannins and mid-palate richness, it’s ideal for aging and food pairings.

Our Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon is named for our vineyards located along the southern hills of the Central Coast. The Wente family farms approximately 400 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards using the two clones originating from California wine pioneer Charles Wetmore’s Bordeaux cuttings in the 19th century. With well-drained rocky soils and unique microclimates, the Southern Hills vineyards are in the most desirable settings, with exposures ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon of distinct character, depth, and intensity.

The 2022 Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of black currant and cassis, complemented by a hint of "Livermore Dust." Creamy oak notes bring roasted cocoa nibs and hardwood complexity. On the palate, the wine offers layers of ripe black cherry and plum, leading to a long, satisfying finish. While initially supple, it transitions into a deep, rich profile with a firm tannin structure that will support its aging potential.

The 2021 Duetto exhibits a measure of depth and richness that is carefully honed by a sense of refinement and elegance that is easy to appreciate. Core aromas of black cherry and red plum are framed by a judicious layering of complex oak spices highlighting notes of fresh ground cinnamon and coco powder. Properly rounded, this wine shows terrific balance between tannin structure and mid-palate richness which will help it to age elegantly through 2028 at a minimum.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon is fully packed with notes of black cherry and red plums from front to back and its optimally ripened fruit is decked out with a generous measure of French oak spice including toasted vanilla bean, polished mahogany, and a hint of clove and winter spice.

A tale of two vineyards, the 2020 Artist Series Duetto represents the thoughtful merger of two of Wente's best growing sites for Cabernet Sauvignon, the Karl and the Mel vineyards. The resulting blend exhibits a level of immense richness that is carefully honored by a sense of refinement and elegance.