Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon

Region

California, USA

Vintage:

2018

Producer:

Wente Vineyards

Grapes:

Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine Description:

A great wine here from Wente Vineyards, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon harvested from vineyards located on the valley floor and southern hills of Livermore Valley,this wine is ages for six months in oak barrels as well as stainless steal tanks.

Tasting Note:

The 2015 Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon carries aromatics of dried cranberry, bay leaf and crushed black pepper, with notes of black soil and cassis. Grilled plum and cedar are complimented by round tannins to finish this balanced wine.

Vegetarians, Vegan

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Producer Description

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. Ultimately creating what is known as the ‘Wente Clone.’  Today, over 75% of all California Chardonnay stems from the Wente Clone and the Wente Family property.

Today, fifth generation winegrowers Karl, Christine, Jordan, Aly, and Niki Wente are actively working in various roles in the winery from operations, viticulture, and marketing. Their legacy is yet to be determined, but they are very passionate about continuing the family tradition of sustainable farming and producing the best-quality wines.