July 29, 2026
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WENTE

“Wente Clone” Chardonnay 2024

Livermore Valley, CA

If you imagine a fresh apple tart—the apples crunchy and sweetly ripe, the pastry rich and crumbly—and then imagine a dollop of vanilla whipped cream on top, this is that Chardonnay. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

94 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Wente Vineyards

A. Homemade iced tea during the period known as the Roaring 20s

B. The first bottled lemonade

C. Coca-Cola

D. New Orleans “Milk” Punch

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