Livermore in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Wente Bros. Winery

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

1. Wente Bros. Winery Marker

Inscription.
Here the first Wente Vineyards of 47 acres was established by C.H. Wente in 1883. In 1935 his sons, Ernest and Herman, introduced California’s first varietal wine label, Sauvignon Blanc. The efforts of the Wente family have helped to establish the Livermore Valley as one of the premier wine-growing areas of California. In their centennial year, Wente Bros. is the oldest continuously operating, family-owned winery in California.

Erected 1983 by State Dept. of Parks and Recreation, E Clampus Vitus and Livermore Heritage Guild. (Marker Number 957.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1820.

Location. 37° 39.895′ N, 121° 43.538′ W. Marker is in Livermore, California, in Alameda County. It can be reached from Tesla Road. Marker is located at the entrance to the wine tasting wood at the winery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore CA 94550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joaquin Murrieta and Murrieta's Well (approx. 0.6 miles away); Concannon Vineyard

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); This Cherry Tree is a Gift (approx. 1.7 miles away); From China to America (approx. 1.9 miles away); Livermore Rodeo (approx. 1.9 miles away); William M. Mendenhall 1823 – 1911 / De Anza Expedition Campsite (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (approx. 2.1 miles away); J.S. van Buskirk / John Luders House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livermore.

Regarding Wente Bros. Winery. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.957 on May 18, 1983.

Also see . . . Wente Vineyards - Our Story. Vineyard Website (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

2. Wente Bros. Winery Marker

Wente Bros. Winery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2009

3. Wente Bros. Winery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,544 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.