Wente Family Estates 2012 Fall Calendar of Events: October – December

Livermore Valley, CA – This lineup of compelling upcoming events from Wente Family Estates offers many ways to enjoy one of the most beautiful seasons of the year, autumn. Art showings, special tastings, winemaker’s dinners and harvest and holiday celebrations create opportunities to delight the tastes of every wine and food enthusiast.

Activities at Wente Family Estates from October through December, 2012 include:

October

Daycation at Wente Vineyards
October 1^st – 31^st, 2012
Wente Vineyards | Murrieta’s Well Winery | Estate Winery Tasting Room | Tamas Estates Tasting Room
Celebrate the good things in life in the Livermore Valley for a weekend, a day or only a few hours. As a Daycation guest at Wente Family Estates, you hold the pass to create your escape, whether that’s playing on a world championship golf course, sampling renowned vintages in any of the four tasting rooms or enjoying wine-country cuisine in the award winning restaurant- the time is yours! Simply pick up your “Daycation Pass” at any of the Wente Family Estate Properties, and let your Daycation begin. All offers are valid throughout the month of October, and you can take advantage of the same offers on multiple days throughout the month.

La Luna at Murrieta’s Well
Friday, October 5^th, 2012, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Murrieta’s Well Winery
Come enjoy the last of our summer full moon series with an evening of French cuisine, live music by Silent Partner and delicious blends on the terrace of this historic winery. Reservations Required. Please call (925) 456-2395 or purchase online.

Harvest Tour & Tasting
Saturday, October 6^th, 2012
Tour Sessions: 10:00am, 12:00pm & 2:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Experience harvest in action at the annual Harvest Tour & Tasting Event. Bring your camera and questions as tour guides walk you through the winery to view the winemaking process while sampling several vintages from Wente Vineyards’ Small Lot production. $20 per person and $15 for Club Wente Members (plus tax). Space is limited. Purchase online or call (925) 456-2305.

Wines, Beats & Mobile Eats
Saturday, October 6^th, 2012, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Treat yourself to an array of food choices from some of the top food trucks in the Bay Area while sampling wines from Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, and Double Decker at our second Wines, Beats & Mobile Eats. There will also be live music by Delta Brew. Event entry is complimentary; wine tasting is $20 per person or $15 for Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and Tamás Estates Club Members. Blankets and chairs are welcome, no outside food or beverage.

Chef’s Fall Garden Tour & Tasting
Tuesday, October 9^th, 2012, 10:30am-12:00 pm
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
Join Executive Chef Matt Greco and Master Gardener Diane Dovholuk for an exclusive tour of The Restaurant’s half-acre organic production garden. During the tour, Dovholuk will provide insight into the foundation of the garden, its soil, French intensive and organic practices applied and the many heirloom varieties grown. Chef Matt will take ingredients harvested that morning and prepare a delicious tasting, illustrating The Restaurant’s ingredient-driven wine country cuisine, paired with a sampling of Wente Vineyards wines. $20 per person or $15 for Club Wente Members. Space is limited and reservations are required. In addition, one can stay for lunch and enjoy a special two course meal sourced from the garden for $19. Call 925.456.2450 or purchase tickets online.

Dog Day Afternoon
Saturday, October 13^th, 2012, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Come enjoy Dog Day Afternoon with your four-legged, furry friends! Win prizes for Best Wag, Best Hair, and Best Costume! Find out what your pet is thinking from animal communicator, Charles Peden and view a dog-training demo by the dog school, Murphy’s Paw. The Valley Humane Society will also be onsite. Wines will be available by the glass and bottle. For more information call 925-456-2305.

Artist Reception: Encaustic Paintings by Marge Huffman
Sunday, October 14^th, 2012, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Join Wente Vineyards for a reception showcasing encaustic paintings by local artist, Marge Huffman. Artwork will be on display in the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting Room throughout October. For more information call 925-456-2305.

Dessert and Wine Tasting
Sunday, October 14^th, 2012, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Vineyard Tasting Room
Sample a delectable combination of Wente Vineyards’ wines paired with sinfully delicious dessert creations from their Pastry Team. Enjoy five unique dessert wines paired with seasonally-focused sweet bites in this dessert-focused tasting event. $20 per person or $15 Club Wente Members. Limited space is available, reservations required. For information call 925-456-2405 or purchase online.

Winery of the Year Celebration
Saturday, October 20^th, 2012, 11:00am-4:30pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Wente Family Estates is continuing the celebration of being named Wine Enthusiast’s 2011 American Winery of the Year! Join us at Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and taste wines from, Murrieta’s Well, Wente Vineyards, Tamás Estates and entwine, and enjoy live music by Ruckatan. Wine tastings are $10 per person and $5 for all wine club members.

Muestra de Arte
Saturday, October 27^th, 2012, 11:00am-4:30pm
Murrieta’s Well Winery
Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Enjoy works of fine art by local artists and sample artisan cheese & wine tastings in the historic barrel room at Murrieta’s Well. Admission is free. Wine tastings are $10 per person and complimentary for Silver Spur members.

November

Winemaker’s Dinner with Fifth Generation Winemaker Karl Wente
Thursday, November 1^st, 2012, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Vineyard Tasting Room
Come enjoy fine wine and stellar cuisine at Wente Vineyards with Karl Wente, Fifth Generation Winemaker. Relish in this unique opportunity to attend a gourmet four-course meal with accompanying wine pairings that present a unique and delicious chance to experience the finest expression in food and wine pairing by Wente Vineyards. Vegetarian options will be available. For more information call 925-456-2405.

Artist Reception: Oil Paintings by Norma Webb
Sunday, November 4^th, 2012, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Join Wente Vineyards for a reception showcasing oil paintings by regional artist, Norma Webb. Artwork will be on display in the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting Room through November. For more information call 925-456-2305.

Friend’s Night Out
Thursday, November 15^th, 2012, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Grab your friends and head out to the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery for Friend’s Night Out! The night will include wine tasting, beauty services, shopping and more. $10 per person and complimentary for Club Wente Members; includes wine flight and a glass of Brut. For more information call 925-456-2305.

Winemaker’s Dinner with Murrieta’s Well Co-Founders Philip Wente and Sergio Traverso
Friday, November 16^th, 2012, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Murrieta’s Well Winery
Celebrate the fall season at one of the winery’s seasonal Winemaker Dinners. You’re invited to have a gourmet four-course dining experience featuring unforgettable estate blends from Murrieta's Well. Meet co-founders Philip Wente and Sergio Traverso as you enjoy unique food and wine pairings in the historic barrel room. $95 for Silver Spur Members and $105 for guests. Reservations are required. To purchase, please call please call (925) 456-2395 or visit www.murrietaswell.com.

Celebrate 100 Years of Chardonnay
Sunday, November 18^th, 2012, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Vineyard Tasting Room
Join Wente Vineyards, the “birthplace of Chardonnay", for a historic tasting of five Wente Vineyards’ Chardonnays with Fourth Generation Winegrower, Philip Wente. Enjoy a private wine and cheese reception after the tasting. $25 per person and $20 for Club Wente Members. Call 925 456-2405 or purchase online at wentevineyards.com.

Thanksgiving Take Home Dinner
Pick up Wednesday, November 21^st, 2012
The Event Center at Wente Vineyards
Wente Vineyards’ take home Thanksgiving dinner makes holiday entertaining incredibly easy! Feeding six generously, the Thanksgiving menu showcases a traditional holiday dinner, including succulently prepared dishes with simple finishing instructions to follow at home. Including all your favorite sides, dessert and of course the bird, this feast has been prepared with love from the Wente family to yours! Order online or call 925-456-2444 and pick up onsite the day before Thanksgiving for $249. Spend the day around the table, instead of in the kitchen.

Holiday Preview at Wente Vineyards
Friday - Sunday, November 23^rd – 25^th, 2012
Estate Winery Tasting Room & Vineyard Tasting Room
Start your holiday festivities off right and get a jump on your holiday shopping and entertaining ideas! Enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend, browse new holiday merchandise, stock up on holiday favorites, and pick up gifts for friends and family, all while you sample your favorite Wente Vineyards wines.

Holiday Preview Weekend
Friday – Sunday, November 23^rd – 25^th, 2012, 11:00am-4:30pm
Murrieta’s Well Winery
Come to Murrieta’s Well Holiday Preview weekend with family and friends to kick off the holiday season! Shop special Murrieta’s Well gift baskets, enjoy seasonal cheer, and indulge in the unforgettable blends of Murrieta's Well.

December

Holidays in the Vineyards
Saturday and Sunday, December 1^st & 2^nd, 2012, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Wente Vineyards’ annual wine country tradition is back! Guests are invited to an open house at Wente Vineyards to celebrate the season by sharing the joy of special wines, crafts and holiday cheer. Enjoy shopping from the works of local artisans while sipping award winning wines and barrel tasting in our winter wonderland barrel room. Bring the kids on Sunday, December 2^nd, for an opportunity to take a picture with Santa! (1-3 pm Sunday for a nominal fee.) For more information call 925-456-2305.

Holidays in the Vineyards at Murrieta’s Well
Saturday and Sunday, December 1^st & 2^nd, 2012, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Murrieta’s Well Winery
Visit Murrieta’s Well with family and friends during Livermore Valley's joyous holiday open house. This annual wine country tradition showcases the historic barrel room as a winter wonderland, with wine tasting, arts & crafts vendors, holiday music, special wine offerings and more! Guests are encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys to Murrieta’s Well for the organization, Toys for Tots, benefitting children in need throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Event is complimentary and there is a nominal fee for winetasting. For more information call 925.456.239 or email tastingroom@murrietaswell.com.

Dessert and Wine Tasting
Saturday, December 8^th, 2012, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Vineyard Tasting Room
This tasting caters to both the wine lover and the sweet tooth! Dessert wines work perfectly as an after-dinner treat or as an accompaniment to your dessert course.  Join Wente Vineyards in their century old sandstone caves to sample your favorite dessert wines. For more information call 925-456-2405.

Artist Reception: Oil Paintings by James Rebello
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Estate Winery Tasting Room
Join Wente Vineyards for a reception showcasing oil paintings by James Rebello. Artwork will be on display in the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Tasting Room through December. For more information call 925-456-2305.

Holiday Take Home Dinner
Pick up Sunday, December 23^rd, 2012
Event Center at Wente Vineyards
Want to take the hassle out of the holidays? Wente Vineyards’ chefs will also be preparing a Holiday Take Home Dinner, which feeds six generously and includes simple finishing instructions to follow at home. Includes 7 dishes with a choice of Certified Angus Prime Rib ($279) or Pan Seared Salmon ($239). Orders must be done online or call 925-456-2444.

Helpful addresses:
Estate Winery Tasting Room | 5565 Tesla Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2305

Tamas Estates Tasting Room | 5565 Tesla Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2380

Vineyard Tasting Room | 5050 Arroyo Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2405

Event Center at Wente Vineyards | 5050 Arroyo Road | Livermore, CA | 925.456.2405

The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards | 5050 Arroyo Road | Livermore, CA | 925-456-2450

Murrieta’s Well Winery | 3005 Mines Road | Livermore, CA | 925-456-2395

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