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What: Wine Enthusiast Winery of the Year Winner Wente Vineyards Winery Event with with Vice President Larry DiPietro

Winery Link: http://www.wentevineyards.com

Founded more than 125 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under ownership and management by the Fourth and Fifth Generations of the Wente family.  Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed Estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf.

Wente Vineyards received the 2011 American Winery of the Year award from Wine Enthusiast magazine. Wente Family Estates is comprised of Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and TaMAS Estates wineries, as well as entwine, the partnership between Wente Vineyards and the Food Network. Known as the Wine Star Awards for the last 11 years, the magazine honors international wine personalities who have had great influence on the world of wine. http://www.winemag.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Magazine/Web-2011/2011-Wine-Star-Award-Winners/ 

Crowd: Moslty GenX Young/Mid Professionals mid/late 20's through 40's/early 50's 

When:  Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 6:00 PM  Please be prompt as we will be serving each wine and appetizer paired followed by dinner for members who stay for dinner.

Cost: $ 27.99 includes tax and tip (Wine Party Only) Payment Link: http://www.meetup.com/denverwine/events/47010592/

Dress: Business/Dressy Casual to Business/Dress to Impress

Wine and Food Pairing:

Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 

Reliz Creek Pinot Noir

Entwine Merlot  Food Network Branded Wine from Wente

Tamas Estates Double Decker Red

Murrieta’s Well The Whip

Murrieta’s Well The Spur

Food Pairing Coming Soon!