Wente Vineyards 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is a red wine produced by the Wente Vineyards located in the Livermore Valley, California. This wine is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Southern Hills of Livermore Valley.

The wine is aged for 16 months in French, American, and Eastern European oak barrels, which imparts flavors of vanilla, spice, and toast. It has a deep ruby color and aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis with hints of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and coffee. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a delicious long and smooth finish.

The Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 has received an abundance of accolades, including a rating of 91 points from James Suckling and a gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. It pairs well with grilled meats, hearty stews, and strong cheeses. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for up to 10 years.

Rating:

4.0 on Vivino

History:

C.H. Wente came to America in the late 1800s from Hamburg Germany, learned to make wine from a German by the name of Charles Krug in the Napa Valley, and in 1883 established his first 47-acre Estate and Winery. He chose the Livermore Valley as it was famed for its excellent soils and climate. In 1908, C.H. planted the first Chardonnay vines in the Livermore Valley.

In 1912, second generation and a UC Davis student, Ernest Wente, persuaded his father and founder, C.H. Wente, to import Chardonnay cuttings from a well-known vine nursery, F. Richter Nursery n Montpellier, France, to the Livermore Valley.

Ernest hand-picked vines that showed the best health and pronounced flavors, grafted the two together, and propagated those characteristics forward. This graft ultimately created what is known as the ‘Wente Clone.’  Today, over 75% of all California Chardonnay stems from the Wente Clone and the Wente Family property.

Final Thoughts

Today the Wente Winery generates over $380.0M annually and they are registered for sustainable farming. I myself sat down at the Wente Vineyards Tasting Lounge, had a glass of the 2019 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon and felt the inspiration for success running through my own veins. Learn the secrets of the Wente success story by giving this tipple a try!

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