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The Swirl SuiteA Legacy in Every Glass – A Conversation with Niki & Aly WenteIn this episode of the Swirl Suite, we're honored to sit down with Niki and Aly Wente, fifth-generation members of the iconic Wente Family Vineyards, Americas oldest continuously operated family-owned winery. As cousins, collaborators, and changemakers, Niki and Aly bring fresh perspectives to a legacy brand while staying grounded in over 140 years of winemaking history.https://wentevineyards.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-sisters-book-club/id1792737894The Swirl Suite Podcast Email: SwirlSuite@gmail.com Site: https://www.swirlsuite.com/ Social Media POD @SwirlSuiteSarita @VineMeUpLesli...
2025-06-1358 min
Cooking Chat Food and WineHistoric Livermore Valley Wines with Ally WenteCheck out the Cooking Chat Food & Wine podcast for an engaging conversation with Aly Wente, a member of the fifth generation of the family stewarding Wente Family Vineyards—America’s longest continuously family-owned and operated winery. With over 140 years of history rooted in California’s Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards has made major contributions to the story of American wine from its German immigrant beginnings to its current focus on sustainability and innovation. Aly shares how her family pioneered California Chardonnay, including the origin of the famed Wente Clone, which now influences 75% of all Chardonnay grown in the state...
2025-05-2228 min
The Wine SituationAly Wente of Wente of Wente Vineyards!Aly Wente of Wente Vineyards joins Elle to talk about what it was like growing up as the latest generation of a legendary wine family, and what brought her back home.
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2025-05-0649 min
The Modern Acre402: Aly and Niki Wente on the Wine Market and Growing the Family BusinessTim and Tyler talk to Ali and Niki Wente of Wente Vineyards about the state of the wine market, sustainable farming, and growing the family business. — This episode is presented by PF Partners. Unlock the exclusive AgTech Go-to-Market webinar HERE. — Links Wente Vineyards - https://wentevineyards.com/ Wine Sisters Book Club Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-sisters-book-club/id1792737894 PREORDER Farmer Mode Hats - https://farmermode.com
2025-04-2238 min
Wente Family PodcastTelling the Wente Story with Aly and Christine WenteIn this episode, Aly and Christine Wente share how they introduce the Wente Vineyards brand to new accounts, partners, and curious wine lovers. Hear how Aly distills 140+ years of family history and a dynamic portfolio into a compelling ten-minute story—and pick up her tips for making the Wente message resonate in any setting.
2025-04-0110 min
Wine Country WomenEpisode 242 - Aly Wente, Wente VineyardsEpisode 242 - Aly Wente, Wente Vineyards by Michelle Mandro
2025-03-2733 minWente Family PodcastMeet Aly WenteIn this special episode, Aly Wente joins her sister, Niki, for a candid conversation about her path into the family business. She shares how she fell in love with wine, what drives her passion for Wente Family Estates, and the role she plays in shaping its future. Listen in for a behind-the-scenes look at life as a fifth-generation winegrower and the legacy that continues to inspire her.
2025-03-0512 min
Wine Soundtrack - USAWente Vineyards - Niki WenteC.H. Wente came to America in the late 1800s from Hamburg Germany, learned to make wine from a German by the name of Charles Krug in the Napa Valley, and in 1883 established his first 47-acre Estate and Winery. He chose the Livermore Valley as it was famed for its excellent soils and climate. In 1908, C.H. planted the first Chardonnay vines in the Livermore Valley.In 1912, second generation and a UC Davis student, Ernest Wente, persuaded his father and founder, C.H. Wente, to import Chardonnay cuttings from a well-known vine nursery, F. Richter Nursery n Montpellier, France, to...
2025-01-2242 minWente Family PodcastWetmore Cabernet Sauvignon - The Enthusiast 100 with Aly and Niki WenteJoin us for a conversation with Niki and Aly Wente as we celebrate a remarkable achievement—Wente Vineyards Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 was honored as #52 on Wine Enthusiast's The Enthusiast 100 of 2024, a coveted list of the year’s best wines!
In this episode, Niki and Aly dive into what makes this wine so special. They discuss:
The story behind the Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon name.
The standout qualities of the 2021 vintage and tasting notes
What this award means to the Wente Family and their commitment to excellence.
And so much more!
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2024-12-0909 minWente Family PodcastMorning Fog Chardonnay: Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2024 with Niki and Aly WenteIn this episode, fifth-generation sisters Aly and Niki Wente share their passion for Morning Fog Chardonnay, recently named a Top 100 Wine of 2024 by Wine Spectator. They dive into what makes this wine so unique, from its cool-climate fruit profile to the meticulous winemaking process that has made it a standout vintage. Hear firsthand insights into the exceptional 2023 harvest and the story behind the wine’s other notable accolades. Don’t miss this engaging conversation as Aly and Niki celebrate the legacy of Morning Fog Chardonnay and the Wente family's commitment to crafting world-class wines. Tune in now!
2024-12-0508 min
The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous PodcastA Sip of Chardonnay with Aly WenteBen Higgins and Bob Guiney sit down with Aly Wente of Wente Vineyards for a look into how your favorite wine is made, how to properly taste and enjoy wine, and how to find the right wine for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-2225 min
Business of Drinks29: Millennial Marketing Masterclass with Aly Wente of Wente Vineyards - Business of DrinksToday’s episode is a case study on how a 140-year old winery was able to quickly shift its consumer base from Boomers to Millennials. Aly Wente, a 5th generation vintner and Wente’s vice president of marketing and customer experience, shares key learnings and insights relevant to all brands looking to engage younger consumers.
For those of you unfamiliar with Wente Vineyards, it was founded in 1883, and is located in Livermore Valley, east of San Francisco. Until recently, the brand had a consumer mix that was common for a long-running premium wine brand — dominated by Boomers, aged 60...
2024-05-2952 min
On The Wine Road PodcastWente Vineyards - A Leader in...As they celebrate 140 years, you can say Wente Vineyards is the leader in the U.S. as the family winery has survived longer than any other. That’s quite an accomplishment! They are also a leader in sustainable practices, in a variety of areas. That’s impressive! Oh sure, Wente Vineyards has had more time than any other winery to develop sustainable business practices beyond what most can replicate, yet the family’s desire to continually do so goes as deep as the roots of their expansive vineyards. Aly Wente will share the details about the many sustai...
2023-05-0429 minOn The Wine Road PodcastWente Vineyards - A Leader in...As they celebrate 140 years, you can say Wente Vineyards is the leader in the U.S. as the family winery has survived longer than any other. That’s quite an accomplishment! They are also a leader in sustainable practices, in a variety of areas. That’s impressive! Oh sure, Wente Vineyards has had more time than any other winery to develop sustainable business practices beyond what most can replicate, yet the family’s desire to continually do so goes as deep as the roots of their expansive vineyards. Aly Wente will share the details about the many sustai...
2023-05-0429 min
XChateau Wine PodcastInvesting in Experiences w/ Aly Wente, Wente VineyardsFrom weddings to concerts to a golf course, Wente Vineyards has a whole portfolio of experiences to share the Wente brand with consumers. Aly Wente, VP of Marketing & Customer Experiences, shares how Wente thinks about managing the portfolio of experiences and how they embed wine and the Wente brand into everything they do. From becoming more of a data company to refactoring their tasting rooms and driving people to the wine club, driving deeper connections with their customers is core to the ROI of experiences at Wente. Detailed Show Notes: Wente Experiences overviewCh...
2022-09-2830 minXChateau Wine PodcastKeeping a Family Business Family Owned w/ Aly Wente, Wente VineyardsFamily-owned businesses are notoriously hard to keep family-owned over multiple generations. Wente Vineyards in Livermore Valley, California, has managed to keep it going for 5 generations. Partially through having fewer children, but also through structures put in place to keep the family connected and business family-owned, Aly Wente, VP of Marketing & Customer Experience, describes how they’ve focused on connection and fun to keep the family business together for generations to come. Detailed Show Notes:Wente Vineyards was founded in 1833 by Aly’s Great Great Grandfather, CH WenteGrandfather worked in Napa for Charles KrugLi...
2022-09-1533 min
Wine, Work, and PassionWINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 7 – Wente Vineyards – Aly WenteFounded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is located in Livermore California and is America’s longest, continuously operated family-owned winery. Today I’ll talk to Aly Wente, Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience and Fifth Generation Wente Winegrower.
Recently named to the Wine Enthusiasts prestigious Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers list for 2021, Aly will share her expertise about working in wine marketing as well as winery hospitality and customer experiences.
In the end Aly will give us actionable insights about how you can put your enthusiasm for wine together with your marketing and service skills to enter this exciting industry.
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2022-02-0241 min
Building While Flying“We’re the Oldest Startup in the Nation” - Aly Wente, Wente VineyardsAly Wente is the VP of Marketing and Customer Experience at Wente Vineyards. Wente is the country’s longest, continuously operated family-owned winery; Aly is the fifth generation of the Wente family to lead the business. In this episode, Aly shares the history of Wente Vineyards, what drives their success, the respect the current team has for past generations, and how they build upon past generations’ work to keep the brand thriving. She talks about balancing the retail and hospitality sides of the business, and how they pivoted to keep the brand top of mind for customers duri...
2022-01-2032 min