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The Tasting Lounge
The Wente Vineyard Tasting Lounge is nestled into the rolling hills of the Livermore Valley on a historic landmark property. We offer a selection of Certified Sustainable estate-grown wines in an idyllic setting in wine country. Make Time to join us on the patio and soak up the beauty of the Livermore Valley with our new culinary experiences or with a glass of wine in hand.
All guests must be 21 years of age or older, including infants. No outside food or pets. Please review our FAQs for more information.
Holiday Hours
Open Thursday 12 pm to 5 pm
Open Friday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm
12/24 – Open 11 am to 3 pm
12/25 – Closed for Christmas
12/31 – Open 11 am to 3 pm
1/1/23 – Closed
Seated Tasting
$30-40 Non-Member | Included For Club Members
Soak up the beauty of wine country and join us on our expansive patio or inside the Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge to explore our small-lot, award-winning wines.
Classic Tasting
$65 Non-Member | $55 Club Member
For a more relaxed tasting, enjoy our Classic food and wine pairing consisting of a flight of four of our small-lot wines paired with light, shareable offerings made by our in-house culinary team. Discuss your tasting notes with friends over wood fire pizzas and seasonal salads. Each pairing features seasonal ingredients that showcase the wines and create a harmonious and delightful experience.
Reserve Tasting
$95 Non-Member | $80.75 Club Member
Our Reserve Tasting features four of our small-lot wines served with dishes crafted by our winery chef to compliment and accentuate the wine’s flavors. Made in-house by our culinary team, the four-course pairings are seasonally inspired and delicately balanced. Our expert staff will guide guests through the sensory experience, discussing the wine and the chef’s choice of food pairing. And as the seasons change, our dishes do so that our guests can have a unique epicurean experience every time they visit.
Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge FAQ
When are you open?
We are open Thursdays 12 pm to 5 pm, Friday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Last tasting is at 4:30pm.
Can we bring outside food or a picnic?
No, we do not allow outside food. We provide snacks and wine and culinary pairing experiences on property.
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?
No, Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge is strictly for adults 21 and over. All guests must be 21 years of age, including those who are not participating in the experience.
Are reservations required?
Reservations are encouraged to guarantee your table but are not required. We will do our best to accommodate walk-in tastings.
Are club member tastings complimentary?
Yes, club members can enjoy complimentary tastings for up to four guests. Club members also receive discounts on culinary 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. We offer delectable wine and food pairing experiences with our Classic and Reserve Tastings from Friday to Sunday. Apart from our wine country snacks and culinary pairing experiences 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.
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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