Wente Vineyards: The Restaurant

Wente Vineyards, Livermore, CA

Grass fed Beef Burger w/ 2011 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon "Southern Hills"

During 1883, a German immigrant by the name of C.H. Wente, purchased acres of land to plant grapes in the Livermore Valley. He realized growing grapes in the area would be ideal for his Wente Vineyard. Over 100 years later, the Wente Estate is still currently being ran by a fourth and fifth generation Wente's.

The Restaurant at Wente's is ingredient-driven using organically grown local ingredients. Most of the ingredients and toppings are from the backyard of the restaurant. Most of the ingredients are only used if it's in season. This is one of the main reasons why Wente Restaurant has become of the most successful family-operated wineries in the country. The menu here also contains more than 1,000 selections of wine and lots of pairings to offer.

I was using the Sunday Brunch Special Menu and ordered the grilled grass fed beef burger. The meat was tender and juicy. The meat was done medium-rare with an undercooked tone rather than the typical feel of medium-rare. The grilled steak onions and house made bacon just complimented the burger even more with the flavors between the buns. I paired my hardy beef burger with a 2011 Wente Cabernet Sauvignon "Southern Hills" which had some fruity notes to it as well as dry finish. It was smooth, the taste was bold-medium, the red color was evenly distributed. One of the best Cabs I've ever tasted.

*I suggest booking a reservation here anytime you plan on dining here. The availability can be ridiculous here especially for steak service.


Photo by: Allister de Vera
Wente Vineyards The Restaurant, Livermore, CA.
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