Wine Awards & Accolades
Vineyard Selection
Morning Fog Chardonnay 2011, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
- Gold Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
- Gold Medal, Denver International Wine Competition, October 2012
- 88 points, Wine Access Magazine, Canada, February 2013
- 5 stars, WineScores.ca, Canada, February 2013
- Silver Medal, San Diego Wine International Wine Competition, March 2013
- 3.5 stars, Ottawa Life Magazine, Canada, March 2013
- 3 stars, Vine Magazine, Canada, April 2013
Morning Fog Chardonnay 2010, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- 89 points/ Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast, August 2012
- Best of Class, Gold Medal, California State Fair June 2012
- 90 points, Winnipeg Free Press, Canda, February 2012
- 88 points, Natalie MacClean, Sympatico Lifestyle, Canada, February 2012
- 87 points/ Great Value, Toronto Life, Canada, April 2012
- 3.5 Stars, Vines Magazine Buyers Guide, Canada, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
- Silver Medal, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, February 2012
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, January 2012
Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- 89 points/ Silver Medal, Best of Class Greater Bay Appellations, California State Fair Wine Competition, June 2011
- 85 points, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
Riverbank Riesling 2011, Arroyo Seco, Monterey
- Class Champion, Double Gold, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
- Gold Medal, San Diego International Wine Competition, March 2013
Riverbank Riesling 2010, Arroyo Seco, Monterey
- 88 points, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast, October 2012
- Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Gold Medal, San Diego International Wine Competition, March 2013
- Gold Medal, Sunset International Wine Competition, July 2012
- 89 pts. Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Reserve Class Champion, Gold Medal, January 2012
- 90 points, Natalie MacLean, October 2011
- 88 points, The Globe & Mail, Canada, October 2011
- Gold Medal, Columbus Food & Wine Affair Wine Competition, September 2011
- 4 stars, Winecurrent.com, Canada, November 2011
Sandstone Merlot 2010, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
Sandstone Merlot 2009, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
- 88pts, Wine Access, Canada, July 2012
- 88pts Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
- Silver Medal, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, February 2012
Heritage Block
Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2011, Arroyo Seco, Monterey
- Gold Medal, Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival, October2012
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2010, Arroyo Seco, Monterey
- Best of Show/ Gold Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
- Reserve Class Champion, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, January 2012
- 89pts. Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
- Silver Medal, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, February 2012
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
- Silver Medal, Northwest Food & Wine Festival, November 2011
Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Livermore Valley San Francisco Bay
- Gold Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
- 91pts. Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, January 2012
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
Reliz Creek Pinot Noir 2009, Arroyo Seco Monterey
- Gold Medal, San Diego International Wine Competition, February 2012
- 87 points, Wine Enthusiast, October 2012
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
- Silver Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, February 2013
- Silver Medal, Deniver International Wine Competition, October 2012
- Silver Medal, California State Fair, June 2012
- Silver Medal, Best of the Bay Wine Competition, May 2012
Reliz Creek Pinot Noir 2008, Arroyo Seco Monterey
- Gold Medal, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Competition, January 2012
- Gold Medal, Northwest Food & Wine Festival, November 2011
- Silver Medal/90 points, California State Fair Wine Competition, June 2011
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Small Lot
Wente Vineyards Small Lot Cabernet Franc 2010, Livermore Valley
- Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, February 2013
Nth Degree
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, Livermore Valley
- Gold Medal, Denver International Wine Competition, October 2012
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Livermore Valley
- Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Livermore Valley
- 92 points, Wine Access, Canada, June 2012
- Platinum, Sommelier Challenge, September 2010
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Syrah 2009, Livermore Valley
- Best of Class, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Merlot 2008, Livermore Valley
- Gold, Sommelier Challenge, September 2010
The Nth Degree by Wente Vineyards Merlot 2007, Livermore Valley
- Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012