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Wente Wine Tasting lounge
Our property is a historic landmark offering wine tasting experiences in our caves, barrel room, or shaded patios. Sustainable, estate-grown winemaking awaits in $30, $40, or $75 wine tasting experiences. Walk-ins accepted. Family-friendly. Seated tastings by appointment.
Please review our FAQs for more information.
Tasting Room Hours:
NEW TASTING ROOM HOURS STARTING APRIL 1
Monday – Sunday, 11:00am – 6:00pm – *last tasting begins at 4:30pm
*Beginning April 1, 2024, the kitchen will be closed. As a result, we won’t be offering any food menu options for our Walk Up Bar Tastings. However, our Seated Wine Tasting Experience will still be available and will include delightful pairings of aged cheeses and crackers with each tasting. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Walk-ins welcome!
Cave Tour & Barrel Tasting Experience
$75 per person | Club member discount applies
Discover the captivating history of Wente Vineyards’ caves and indulge in an unforgettable journey through our tirage building to the caves. Lose yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as you explore the caves and savor the extraordinary experience of a barrel tasting. Wrap up your experience by enjoying a finale of wine and aged cheese on our sun-kissed patio.
Tours Sunday – Friday, 11:00am and by private appointment for private groups throughout the day.
- Reservations required
- 21 and over experience
Seated Wine Tasting Experience
$40 Non-Member | Included in Member Tasting Benefit
Relax on our patio or at a table in our tasting room as you pick five wines from our most current vintages and taste them as your refresh your pallet with a nibble of aged-pecorino cheese. Multiple expressions of pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet franc and many more are among our rotating list of choices each week!
- 21 and over experience.
- Indoor and outdoor patio options.
Walk-up Bar Wine Tasting
$30 Non-Member | Included in Member Tasting Benefit
Wine tasting with no reservation! Walk into our wine bar areas with no reservation and choose 5 wines from our current releases. Limited seating is available in these areas. Our best wines await you, award-winning, and backed by our 140-year, family commitment to sustainable farming.
Ages 21 and over.
No reservation required! Walk-in only for the Walk-Up Bar Wine Tasting Experience. Open 11:00am – 6:00pm for Bar tastings.
The Barrel Room
Private reservations are open for large groups, with or without additional food options from our executive chef’s carefully curated menu.
Contact us for availability, concierge@wentevineyards.com.
Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge FAQ
When are you open?
Tasting Room Hours:
Monday – Sunday, 11:00am – 6:00pm – *last tasting beings at 4:30pm
Can we bring outside food or a picnic?
No, we do not allow outside food. Our seated wine tasting experience comes with aged cheeses and crackers.
Can we bring our pets?
Only trained service animals are allowed, all other pets must stay at home.
Can we bring our children or infants?
Yes, Wente Vineyards welcomes families to our Cabernet Lawn for a wine by the bottle experience. Indoor and patio tastings are 21 years and older. We look forward to seeing you!
Are reservations required?
Reservations are encouraged to guarantee a seated tasting but are not required. We will do our best to accommodate walk-in wine tastings. Our Walk-up bar does not require a reservation.
Are club member tastings complimentary?
Yes, club members can enjoy complimentary wine tastings for up to four guests. Club members also receive discounts on experiences and additional tastings.
Is there still a restaurant at Wente Vineyards?
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards has transitioned to the Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge. Apart from our Seated Wine Tasting Experience, which comes with aged cheeses and crackers, we do not offer food to order at the Tasting Lounge. For a morning or afternoon meal, visit The Grill from 10 am to 6 pm.
Will there be an upcoming concert series at Wente Vineyards?
Our event program has evolved over the last few years. Though we no longer host large concerts at Wente Vineyards, we do have music events throughout the year. Be sure to join our mailing list to be the first to know about our upcoming events. 2024 Summer Live Music Series is from June – October.
Reviews Of Wente
Loved the ambiance and learning the history of Wente Vineyards. Great service and delicious wines and snacks!
Angel T.
What a wonderful way to enjoy wine. The patio is peaceful and lovely. The wines were delicious. We’d recommend this experience in a heartbeat.
Gail C.
From the beginning to the end everything was amazing!…Our host was funny, attentive and made us feel like family!
Daljit T.
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