How long have you worked at
Wente Vineyards? I started in 1999.
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What are your primary responsi-
bilities? today, I manage the estate
tasting room and the Winemakers
studio, along with all our diverse
Club and wine tasting experiences,
including the Winemakers studio,
the Nth Degree Club Lounge, and the
many events held on property.
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What uniquely qualifies you for
your job? as a key member of the
Wente tasting room production team
I have, over the years, been responsi-
ble for creating and customizing
wine experiences and gift wine or-
ders, managing group tour logistics,
and later became a front-line member
of our hospitality team.
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How would you describe the
venue to someone who has never
visited the property? you will be
standing on the original estate area of
the oldest continuously operated
family-owned winery in america.
this property is also a registered Cal-
ifornia landmark. you can enjoy pre-
mier wine tasting, as well as have
hands-on wine experiences. We have
tours of wine operations, which in-
clude our small Lot wines, and tast-
ing and educational experiences in
the Winemakers studio. the grounds
are lovely and open for your personal
enjoyment. our various Wine Club
members have access to a comfort-
able lounge with tableside service.
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What would you most like visi-
tors to know about the Estate Win-
ery & Tasting Room? Here at the
estate tasting room we are located
on the original 47 acres acquired by
Carl H. Wente in 1883. on this prop-
erty, you can enjoy tours and tastings
of our estate wines and our small Lot
wines specially handcrafted by fifth
generation Winemaker Karl Wente.
If you want to learn more about
blending wines, tasting technics, pair-
ing wines with food and much more,
you have access to the Winemakers
studio here on the same property.
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What is your favorite Wente
Vineyards wine and why? With
meals of beef or pork, I like Nth De-
gree Cabernet sauvignon, Nth De-
gree merlot, or Charles Wetmore
Cabernet sauvignon. all of these are
excellent red wines. If eating some-
thing a little lighter, like fish or
chicken, I like Nth Degree Chardon-
nay or riva ranch Chardonnay.
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How would you describe your-
self in wine terms? I was aged for
just the right amount of time result-
ing in well-balanced acids and tan-
nins, a body like whole milk, and rich
in active character with a long
smooth lingering finish.
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What do you like to do when
you're not working? I love to spend
time with my family. they are very
special to me. We try to make trips to
mexico to visit more of our family
whenever possible.
SUSANNA MARIN
n Estate Tasting Room & Winemakers Studio Room Manager
WENTE FAMILY ESTATES GRAPEVINE
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