This lush Chardonnay has plenty of character and is loaded with perfectly ripened apples, caramelized pineapple, and toasted brioche, which team together to form the foundation of this deep and delightfully expressive vineyard selection. The optimally ripened fruit is complimented by a tasteful measure of slightly creamy oak that hints at notes of crème Brule, along with a dollop of buttery richness that lasts well into the lengthy finish. The mouthfeel is slightly viscous and supple on entry but manages to maintain youthful energy thanks to some carefully integrated supporting acidity that assures that the wine is as carefully balanced as it is wonderfully rich.
The 2022 Riva Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir is a bright, buoyant, and altogether compelling example of the Arroyo Secco appellation. This year’s bottling offers up youthful aromas of ripe black cherries and briary currents that are seamlessly combined with an integrated layer of toasty oak spice, showing hints of baked cinnamon and chestnut. Supple and rounded tannins combined with juicy acidity keep the wine balanced from front to back.
Our 2023 Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc displays classic fruit combined with juicy acidity which adds up to a wine bursting with youthful exuberance. This vintage showcases notes of classic grapefruit with additional notes of white apricot, guava, and key lime. These notes are complemented by fruit-driven flavors of sweet Meyer lemon and candied citrus. This wine is well rounded with a balanced acidity, complimented by a touch of minerality on the finish.
Our 2023 Morning Fog Chardonnay bursts with aromatics of citrus and green apple complemented by hints of toasty oak and vanilla from barrel-aging. This wine is balanced by a lingering minerality and natural acidity to create a beautiful wine.
Since 1883, five generations of our family have handcrafted fine wines that express the very best of our vineyards and winemaking expertise. Our Beyer Ranch has historically been a premier location for Zinfandel. The vineyards
are planted on carefully selected sites of sloping benches that lead to the banks of the Arroyo del Valle and Arroyo Mocho streams. Grapes from these Zinfandel vineyards produce luscious wines with deep richness.
Since 1883, the Wente family has devoted itself to crafting exceptional wines that embody the essence of our vineyards and the depth of our winemaking heritage. Our Mount Diablo Red Blend is a testament to the winemaking expertise that defines our legacy. It is a harmonious blend of varieties that the family has cultivated over five generations on the Central Coast of California.
The 2021 vintage Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon impresses with its unwavering commitment to the varietal's essence, displaying exemplary structure and a lavish richness.
Our 2022 Riverbank Riesling is packed with a fruity vibrancy and complimentary aromatic floral notes. Honeysuckle and orange blossom dominate the nose of this wine, backed by notes of ripe peach, white apricot, and a hint of honeydew melon. This wine has a rich and rounded mouthfeel with a hint of mid-palate sweetness that is balanced with a welcoming acidity.
The 2022 Baily Hill Pinot Noir is a bright and fruit forward example of cool coastal growing. This year’s bottling offers up youthful aromas of Bing cherries and ripe strawberries that are seamlessly combined with a delicate layer of dark soils, sage, and smoked nuts. Supple and silky tannins combined with modest acidity keep the wine in perfect balance from start to lingering finish.
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.