Sip, Savor and Sing at The Concerts at Wente Vineyards: The Concerts Return for the 27th Season

May 1, 2013 - PRLog -- Livermore Valley, CA – The Concerts at Wente Vineyards, now in the 27th season, is proud to continue their tradition of summer concerts with a stellar line-up of acts for the 2013 season.  As Northern California’s most unique concert experience, Wente Vineyards will host a summer of top name headliners in its spectacular vineyard setting. Every performance presents a memorable evening of entertainment and superb dining with a selection of different ticketing options. Delivering an exciting selection of musical genres, The Concerts at Wente Vineyards is thrilled to announce its line-up for 2013:

JUNE
Pandora Jewelry Presents: Martina McBride – One Night 2013
Wednesday, 6/26

JULY
Under the Sun Tour
Featuring Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and the Gin Blossoms
Wednesday, 7/10

Huey Lewis & The News “Sports” 30th Anniversary Tour
Wednesday, 7/16

Counting Crows & The Wallflowers
Wednesday, 7/17

AUGUST
An Evening with Chicago
Monday, 8/5

Chris Botti
Monday, 8/19

SEPTEMBER
REO Speedwagon
Thursday, 9/12

Tickets go on sale for Entertainment Club Members on May 5th and to the general public on May 19th.  With a variety of ticket options, guests can choose from a number of different dining and seating choices. The Restaurant Front Row ticket includes stage-front seating, a four-course dinner at the award-winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards prior to the show, reserved parking, tax and gratuity.  Prices for Restaurant Front Row tickets start at $269.

Tickets inclusive of a buffet-style wine country inspired dinner by Catering at Wente Vineyards are available by reservation andinclude tables on the lawn, seating eight or ten guests.  This option provides guests with a view of the concert from their dining table.  These tickets include Premium Outdoor Dining and Mezzanine Outdoor Dining, which offer different seating locations within the concert area. The price of the ticket includes seating, the evening’s performance, and the buffet style dinner served from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., tax and gratuity.  Prices start from $249.

Tickets without dinner options are sold at prices starting at $79, and allow guests the option to dine at The Grill at Wente Vineyards prior to the show. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages are not included in the price of tickets, but may be purchased separately at the show.

The Concerts at Wente Vineyards
Fine wine and food, complemented by gracious, personal service, are the hallmarks of the Wente Vineyards concert experience. Concerts are held at the beautiful Wente Vineyards Restaurant and Event Center, located at 5050 Arroyo Road, in a picturesque valley a few miles south of the town of Livermore. Seating is in a terraced amphitheater surrounded by gardens, hillsides and tile-roofed winery buildings recreated in the style of old California. Patrons can choose either a four-course dinner in the award-winning The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, followed by reserved, stage-front seating, or a buffet-style dinner at tables of ten on the lawn.  The intimate nature and the limited number of tickets sold guarantee that every seat offers guests an outstanding entertainment experience.

About Wente Vineyards
Founded in 1883, Wente Vineyards is the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the country; owned and managed by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. The winery draws from nearly 3,000 acres of Estate vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and Arroyo Seco, Monterey appellations to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Wente Vineyards is distributed in all 50 states and in over 70 countries worldwide.  In 2010, Wente Vineyards was among the first wineries to receive the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing designation, and one of the only wineries to certify every aspect of its business. In 2011, Wente Family Estates was named American Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast and a top 30 wine company by Wine Business Monthly. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Wente family bringing Chardonnay cuttings to California. Today, the Wente clone of Chardonnay is the most widely planted in California. This year, the winery celebrates its 130th anniversary.

For more information about Wente Vineyards, visit www.wentevineyards.com