![]() They're more integrated into the structure of the wine. With red wines, you get riper tannins and less green tannins. You get less vegetal notes in the grapes. There's probably no other region that has a higher concentration of gravel. You have the ability to grow across a long valley, with cooler spots at both ends. The unique thing is the east-west orientation that causes this afternoon breeze. ![]() What's great about the Livermore Valley for viticulture? Groundwater Helps Napa Vintners Weather Drought Napa Valley Welcomes Visitors After QuakeĬalifornia Wine Threatened by Drought Crisis If you look at the really fun, cute downtown Livermore has now, it's a place people want to be. I need something on the table in 30 minutes." My mother would get out her recipe book and make something.Ī lot of your work has been promoting not just Wente, but Livermore Valley. ![]() My father would say: "Trader Joe's is coming for lunch. I spent a lot of time with my mother and father. I love the viticultural side but it was clear that my brothers had that nailed. My brothers and I took over the winery in equal shares. How did you divide up roles at the winery? ![]() The CEO part is taking care of the daily business. ![]() I'm CEO of Wente Vineyards and a fourth-generation winegrower. © Bob Hughes/Wente Vineyards | Carolyn Wente's family has been in the wine industry for more than 130 years ![]()
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