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The 2022 Artist Series Serenity is an expressive and enjoyable wine, distinguished by its lively and well-integrated fruit and spice notes. Its Rhone- inspired palate is marked by a harmonious blend of ripe plum and pepper, underscored by a subtle black tea nuance. The bright tannins, contributed by Petite Sirah, add structure and elegance, enhancing the wine's complexity. This sophisticated profile ensures a refined and memorable drinking experience.

The 2022 Sonata Red Wine is an Australian inspired blend of Cabernet and Syrah that impresses with its exotic substance and engaging complexity. Abundant aromas of blackberry and plum fruit form the essence of this elegantly styled wine. Complimentary oak spices of fresh vanilla bean with a hint of glazed caramel do an excellent job of framing the core of dark fruit flavors in the mid-palate. Bright acidity and youthful tannins will help this wine to shine at your dinner table tonight but will also promise good things for those that can hold a bottle for five or six years.

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.

This is a classic Brut, with aromas and flavors of pear and dried apricot with hints of crème brulee and apple. It has nice complexity from the sur lies aging in the Methode Champenoise, and has a refreshing crispness and lingering vanilla cream aftertaste that pairs exceptionally well with food.

Our 2021 Artist Series GSM rides the line between bright Grenache and savory Syrah with a hint of Mourvedre. Label created by Artist Jun Yang.

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.

Our 2021 Serenity Red Wine is a proprietary blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Mourvedre that impresses with its exotic substance, riveting depth, and engaging complexity. There is plenty of sweet oak that showcases baked cinnamon and vanilla bean which perfectly compliments the abundant candied red cherry and dried fruit flavors.

The 2021 Sonata Red Wine is an Australian inspired blend of Cabernet and Syrah that impresses with its exotic substance and engaging complexity. Abundant aromas of blackberry and plum fruit form the essence of this elegantly styled wine. Complimentary oak spices of fresh vanilla bean with a hint of glazed caramel do an excellent job of framing the core of dark fruit flavors in the mid-palate. Bright acidity and youthful tannins will help this wine to shine at your dinner table tonight but will also promise good things for those that can hold a bottle for five or six years.

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.

The 2022 Artist Series GSM opens with aromas of cherry sauce, plum, smoked meat and brown sugar. Flavors hit all of the markers for a Rhone style blend offering continuous fruit with a subtle bit of white pepper and earth on the finish. The palate is bright and finishes with fine grained tannins.

Our 2020 Artist Series Serenity showcases plenty presence of rich, sweet oak including baked cinnamon and vanilla bean. These notes perfectly compliment the abundant blackberry and plum fruit flavors that form the body of this wine. There is a hint of black tea and white pepper that never lets you forget that Syrah is the core of this beautiful blend.

The 2024 Eric's Chardonnay is unoaked to exemplify the beautiful varietal character of Livermore Valley Chardonnay. This unoaked Chardonnay is bursting with aromas of citrus, melon, and white flowers. The wine has bright flavors of honeydew and meyer lemon with a touch of minerality.

Our 2023 Aly’s Pinot Noir was crafted to showcase the Arroyo Seco AVA terroir. The wine has expressive aromas of cherry, cranberry, rose petal, forest floor and cinnamon. Bright flavors of red cherry and vanilla are rounded out

The 2024 Wente Vineyards Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc has beautiful aromatics of green melon and passion fruit framed by subtle sweet oak. The wine has flavors of ripe grapefruit and honeydew backed by bright acidity.

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 Wente Clone Chardonnay is a limited-production release that is sourced from our Ernest and Eric Ranches, where the Wente family’s original heritage vines continue to thrive. It showcases the purity and character of the historic Wente Clone—layered with aromas of ripe green apple, pear, and citrus, and a palate that unfolds with apricot, minerality, and subtle creamy French oak. An expression of place and legacy, it honors the craftsmanship that helped shape California Chardonnay.

Founded in 1883, the Wente family has a long history of crafting estate-grown wines that express the character of the Livermore Valley. Our Legacy Series Brut Reserve continues this tradition, produced from select vineyard blocks chosen for their exceptional fruit quality in a standout harvest. Extended aging on the lees contributes depth, refinement, and a beautifully integrated mousse. The result is a sparkling wine of precision, freshness, and layered complexity that reflects the Wente family's enduring commitment to crafting wines of elegance and distinction.

Founded in 1883, Wente Family Vineyards’ Legacy Series Cabernet Franc honors generations of craftsmanship with fruit sourced from carefully selected estate vines in Livermore Valley. Thoughtful clonal selection and precise winemaking—including small-lot fermentation and twenty months in French oak—create a beautifully balanced wine layered with red cherry, sun-warmed earth, baking spice, and subtle vanilla. Polished and quietly elegant, this medium-bodied Cabernet Franc is captivating now and will continue to evolve gracefully over the next seven years.

The 2025 Niki's Rose opens with aromatics of melon, strawberry and rose petal. Delivers on the palate tropical flavors of mango and passion fruit with a complexing touch of minerality. The wine finishes with mouth watering acidity that makes is perfect for food pairing or a hot summer day.