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Where is Hayes Ranch from?
California ranching
Country soul. The Hayes Family was a true California ranching family whose livelihood depended on the land. Hayes Ranch honors their legacy by working with premier California vineyards to provide our winemakers with grapes grown and farmed with care in true agricultural tradition.
How old is Wente winery?
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.
What kind of wine is Wente?
Wente Vineyards’ legacy in producing Chardonnay is known worldwide. 75% of all California Chardonnay stems from the Wente Clone, a special propagation from the Wente family estate. Beyond our four expressions of Chardonnay, we also offer refreshing Sauvignon Blancs and Rieslings.
What is the oldest winery in Livermore?
Wente Vineyards
Family Owned Since 1883 Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country.
Is Wente wine good?
The wines are fantastic, easy drinking, and come with fantastic, rich history. Highly, highly recommend!
What wine is Livermore known for?
Livermore Valley wineries were the first to bottle varietal labeled Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Sirah. Nearly 80% of California’s Chardonnay vines trace their genetic roots to a Livermore Valley clone.
Are Livermore wines good?
This is the wine that winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou uses to argue that Livermore wines can compete with the best wines in the world. It’s audaciously priced by Livermore’s standards, but not by Napa’s. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is powerful.
How many wineries are in Livermore?
Wineries in Livermore, California (CA) – We have over 50 wineries here in our beautiful valley.
What is Livermore CA famous for?
Founded in 1869, Livermore is California’s oldest wine region, framed by award-winning wineries, farm lands, and ranches that mirror the valley’s western heritage.
Why is Livermore CA called Livermore?
Livermore was platted and registered on November 4, 1869, as a railroad town by William Martin Mendenhall and named for Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1840s.