Wente History
Wente Vineyards is famous for being the longest continuously operated winery in this state.
What is California?
This valley, home to Wente Vineyards, is one of California’s oldest wine-growing regions.
What is Livermore Valley?
This grape variety, popularized by Wente, is now the most widely planted white grape in California.
What is Chardonnay?
This European country is home to famous wine regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
What is France?
A bold Cabernet Sauvignon is often paired with this type of meat.
What is steak or red meat?
This year marks the founding of Wente Vineyards in Livermore, CA.
What is 1883?
This California wine region is world-famous for Cabernet Sauvignon and sits just north of San Francisco Bay.
What is Napa Valley?
Red wine is made from grapes with this color of skin.
What is dark (or black/purple) skin?
This South American country is known for producing Malbec, especially in Mendoza.
What is Argentina?
Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with this tangy cheese.
What is goat cheese (chèvre)?
Wente Vineyards is now operated by this generation of the Wente family.
What is the 5th generation?
California produces roughly this percentage of the nation’s wine.
What is about 80%?
This “king of red grapes” is known for its bold tannins and flavors of dark fruits.
What is Cabernet Sauvignon?
This Italian region is home to Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino.
What is Tuscany?
Sweet wines like Moscato or Riesling pair well with this course of the meal.
What is dessert?
This German immigrant founded Wente Vineyards.
Correct Response: Who is C.H. Wente?
Who is C.H. Wente?
This “cool climate” grape variety is often grown in coastal California areas and is known for its bright, crisp wines.
What is Pinot Noir?
This process of removing grape skins from juice early is essential for making white wine.
What is pressing?
This country is the world’s largest wine producer by volume.
What is Italy?
Pinot Noir is a favorite pairing for this type of earthy mushroom dish.
What are truffle dishes (or mushroom risotto)?
This Wente family member is credited with bringing Chardonnay to California in 1912.
Who is Ernest Wente?
California wines gained international recognition in 1976 at this famous wine-tasting event.
What is the Judgment of Paris?
This grape, often used for rosé, gets its pink color from limited contact with the skins.
What is Grenache (or Zinfandel)?
This desert-like region in Australia is famous for its Shiraz wines.
What is Barossa Valley?
Champagne is a classic pairing with this salty, high-end delicacy from the sea.
What is caviar?