About Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards on Arroyo Road in the Livermore Valley, about 30 miles inland from San Francisco Bay, was founded in 1883. The winery describes itself as the oldest continuously operated, family-owned winery in the country, and today it is run by women in the family. The estate is less a single tasting room than a full destination, with vineyards, a restaurant, a golf course and a concert series.
Wine starts at the Tasting Lounge, which has a walk-up bar for a quick flight, seated tastings for a slower visit, and guided tours of the estate's caves. Seated tastings and cave tours are booked on their website. Current hours and prices are listed there as well.
Food is served at The Grill on the estate, and The Course at Wente Family Vineyards offers tee times and tournaments for golfers in the group. The estate also stages a Live Music Series, with tickets for the 2026 lineup sold on their website. Wente also hosts weddings, corporate gatherings and private parties, and posts its own winery events through the year.
Wood Colony Lavender in Modesto, the nearest lavender farm in our listings, is about an hour east over the Altamont Pass. It takes booked visits, so pair it with Wente on a long day, or plan a lavender morning before an evening concert.
What to do
- Taste at the walk-up bar in the Tasting Lounge
- Book a seated tasting or a tour of the wine caves
- Have a meal at The Grill on the estate
- Play a round at The Course at Wente Family Vineyards
- Get tickets to the 2026 Live Music Series
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting lounge, restaurant and golf course year-round; Live Music Series concerts (2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended for seated tastings and cave tours; walk-up bar available
Tips for your visit
- Check current tasting hours and prices on their website before you go
- Concert tickets for the Live Music Series sell through their website, so buy early
- Book cave tours ahead if that is the main reason for your visit
- Line up a designated driver, especially for an evening concert
Pair it with a lavender farm
Wood Colony Lavender · about 60 minutes away
Wood Colony Lavender is about an hour east in Modesto and takes booked visits, so schedule the farm first and finish at Wente.
Getting there
Questions
How old is Wente Vineyards?
It was founded in 1883 and is still family-owned.
Is there food at Wente?
Yes. The Grill on the estate serves meals.
Does Wente have concerts?
Yes. It runs a Live Music Series, with 2026 tickets sold on their website.
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Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
