WENTE VINEYARDS ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER EVENTS

(Livermore Valley, August 13th)– As Wente Vineyards’ sustainably farmed grapes ripen on the vine, harvest season officially begins for the family owned winery. This September, learn how estate grown wines are produced with a behind the scenes Harvest Tour & Tasting event. Enjoy an epicurean harvest experience at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, where executive Chef Arthur Wall creates a daily changing menu highlighting produce sourced from The Restaurant’s own organic gardens. Nearby, at Wente Vineyards’ sister winery Murrieta’s Well join the La Luna Fridays celebration on September 4th with an evening of tapas, wine and live music. Also this month, The Concerts at Wente Vineyards 2009 season comes to a close with sold out performances from Sheryl Crow and James Taylor.

Harvest Tour & Tasting Event:

Reservations for the specially offered event are required, and tour space is limited. Reserve your spot while space is still left, by calling 925-456-2305 ext. 4. The tour and tasting is offered at $20 to the public and $15 to wine club members. The event will take place at the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 94550. Dates and times of tours below:

Saturday, September 19th:

10 AM, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm

Saturday, September 26th

10 AM, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm

La Luna Fridays at Murrieta’s Well

The popular events take place from 6pm to 9pm on the Friday closest to the month’s full moon, with Spanish-inspired tapas and Murrieta’s Well wines served on the terrace under the light of “la luna” (the Spanish word for moon). Each La Luna Friday features a different live musical performance, with Steel Drummer Paul Snagg performing on September 4th, and an unannounced top-secret band performing on October 2nd. Tickets are $55 for the general public and $45 for Silver Spur club members, and reservations are required. Tapas and wine are offered from 6:00 to 7:30pm, with wine sales by the bottle available until 8:45pm, and music until 9pm. For reservations, directions or more information, please call (925) 456-2395 or visit www.murrietaswell.com. Murrieta’s Well is located at 3005 Mines Road in Livermore Valley, CA.

Sunset Suppers at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards

Enjoy the bounty of the Livermore Valley Wine Country over an early twilight dinner! Every Sunday, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards offers a steal of a gourmet meal. Diners who come in between the hours of 4:30pm to 5:30pm enjoy a two-course dinner for just $29 or a three course dinner for just $37 (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity) per person. This is the time to enjoy The Restaurant’s scenic vistas as the sun dips below the rolling green hills. The delicious sunset supper menu offers a choice of appetizers, entrees, or desserts, with selections changing on a weekly basis, and a special kids menu for the little ones. The Restaurant takes pride in featuring local, sustainably and organically grown seasonal ingredients. Menus will feature suggested wine selections, specifically paired with each dish (beverages are additional). Reservations for the restaurant can be made online at https://www.wentevineyards.com/restaurant/ or by calling (925) 456-2450. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is located at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore Valley, CA.

Sunday Brunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards

Every Sunday from 11am to 2:30pm, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is serving a delectable brunch menu prepared by Executive Chef Arthur Wall. Stop in to enjoy the beauty of Wente Vineyards while dining on locally and sustainably grown wine country cuisine. To preview the menu, please visit https://www.wentevineyards.com/restaurant/menus/.

About The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards

At The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, wine country cooking means simple food with complex flavors, using the very best sustainably and organically grown local ingredients. While the menu has its foundation in classic American dishes, it is influenced by French and Italian provincial cuisine. The menu changes daily and The Restaurant’s frequently updated list of more than 400 fine West Coast wines offers numerous options for wine pairings with each dish. The Restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, with brunch service on Sunday. The telephone number for reservations and information is (925) 456-2450 or online at www.wentevineyards.com. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is located at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore Valley, CA.

About Catering with Wente Vineyards

Serving the Greater Bay Area, Catering with Wente Vineyards provides a full range of personalized catering options. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, family to corporate events, Wente Vineyards infuses its wine country style into every occasion. Wente Vineyards is pleased to bring these high standards directly to its guests at their chosen location.

Catering with Wente Vineyards shares The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards’ philosophy to use the very best sustainably and organically grown local ingredients to create sublime wine country fare. Catering Chef Scott Ritchie leads the catering team. “Catering with Wente Vineyards” is coordinated by Sales Director Robert Gundrey.

Please call Catering with Wente Vineyards for details and planning:

Catering with Wente Vineyards

5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore Valley, CA

Phone (925) 456-2425

www.wentevineyards.com

About The Course at Wente Vineyards

The Course at Wente Vineyards opened in July 1998. Designed by golfing great Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course is a picturesque 7,181-yard, par-72, upscale, daily-fee golf course tucked away in the scenic, rural Livermore Valley, 50 minutes east of San Francisco. With three distinct topographies—native woodlands, mature vineyard and rolling hills of natural grasslands—The Course at Wente Vineyards offers extraordinary visual panoramas and a diversity of play unmatched in the Bay Area. For tee times call (925) 456-2425 or visit online at www.wentegolf.com. The Course is located at 5040 Arroyo Road in Livermore, CA.

About Murrieta’s Well Winery

Murrieta’s Well Winery was established in 1990, when Fourth Generation Winemaker Philip Wente and Winemaker Sergio Traverso revived the historic winery established by Livermore Valley Pioneer Louis Mel. Today, Murrieta’s Well is an elite wine estate defined by its distinctive blended wines, stunning location, and rich history that began in California’s Gold Rush era.

About Wente Vineyards

The country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery, Wente Vineyards is led today by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. More than 125 years of committed stewardship to the land has led to the development of Wente Vineyards’ Farming for the Future, a system of sustainable viticultural practices designed to produce the best quality wines with the least environmental impact. This philosophy extends to all aspects of winery operations, where energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and social responsibility are all integral to the culture.

Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.

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