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Wente Vineyards 2012 "Charles Wetmore"Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 9% Petite Sirah, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 25-30

Review:
Aromas of blackberries, cassis, and black cherries interweave with suggestions of coffee, chocolate, and toasty oak on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of cherry, blackberry, and currant with accents of cocoa, creamy oak, and spice. A supple Cab offering lush, dark fruit, enjoy a bottle with a homemade meatloaf.
Rating: 90

Wente Vineyards 2013 "Riva Ranch"Chardonnay
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 97% Chardonnay & 3% Gewürztraminer
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromatics of pineapple, mango, and peach mingle with creamy, buttery hints on the nose. Tropical fruit and peach flavors emerge on the palate accented by traces of vanilla, buttery oak, and white blossoms. A lush, approachable white, fans of Chardonnay will find plenty to like here.
Rating: 90

Wente Vineyards 2012 "Riva Ranch" Pinot NoirSauvignon
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Monterey County, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 25-30

Review:
Strawberry, pomegranate, and raspberry aromas come together with nuances of vanilla and smoky earth on the nose. With a sip, notes of bing cherries, strawberries, and raspberries flow into suggestions of cedar, vanilla, and earth. It's a light, bright,very approachable Pinot.
Rating: 89

Murrieta's Well 2012"The Spur" Red Blend
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 33% Petite Sirah, 31% Cabernet, 29% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, & 3% Merlot
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
Fragrances of blackberries, currants, plums and chocolate rise up from a glass. Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, and cassis flow into notes of dark chocolate, pepper, and oak on the palate. A dark, lush blend, pair a bottle with your favorite chilli.
Rating: 88

Murrieta's Well 2013 "The Whip" White Blend
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 28% Semillon 24% Chardonnay 14% Sauvignon Blanc 11% Orange Muscat 11% Viognier 11% Gewurztraminer & 1% White Riesling
Region: Livermore Valley, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
The nose offers aromas of peach, pear, and tangerine that unfold into hints of white blossoms, honey, and limestone. The palate reveals flavors of peach, citrus fruit, and pear with accents of honeysuckle, caramel, and minerals. A lush white, with just a touch of sweetness, it would make a fine aperitif on a warm evening.
Rating: 90

Entwine 2012 Pinot Grigio
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Grigio
Region: California
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A bouquet of green apple, melon, citrus fruit, and honey rises up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors tart apple, honeydew, and key lime that open up into hints of honey and minerals. Fruit driven with a crisp acidity, it's an ideal wine to sip on its own.
Rating: 87

Entwine 2012 Merlot
Winery: Wente Vineyards
Grape(s): 100% Merlot
Region: California
Year: 2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Notes of black cherry, blackberry, and plums meld with traces of vanilla, tea, and sweet spice on the nose. With a sip, flavors of boysenberries, plums, and dark cherry come together with hints of vanilla and earth on the palate. A graceful, ripe Merlot, if you enjoy sipping red wine before dinner, this is a bottle to try.
Rating: 88