Five generations of California winemaking on the valley floor where Chardonnay first took root.
C.H. Wente planted his first vines in 1883, and the winery has run continuously under the same family ever since, the oldest of its kind in the United States. The estate planted the Livermore Valley's first Chardonnay in 1908, and the Wente clone remains one of the most widely planted in California.
The Arroyo Road estate pairs a tasting lounge with a restaurant and a golf course set against the foothills. Long lawns, a barrel-aged cave, and a summer concert series make it a place to settle in rather than pass through.
Seated flights center on the estate Chardonnay and Bordeaux reds in the Tasting Lounge, with cave tours available; reservations are recommended though walk-ins are accommodated.
Worth knowing: Recognized as the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in the United States.
| Group | Guests | |
|---|---|---|
| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 14 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Wente Vineyards from San Francisco and the surrounding area (just 30 to 45 minutes from most of the East Bay). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Reservations are recommended at Wente Vineyards, especially on weekends. Give us your date and group size and we'll help line up timed tastings across your stops.
Absolutely. Most Livermore Valley days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
Tell us your date and group size — we'll handle the rest.
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