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"The most rewarding part
of the journey has been
welcoming my younger
cousins into the
organization," says Karl
D. Wente (center, with
Niki Wente, left, and
Jordan Wente). "To
see their growth and
development has been
a joy for me."
The view overlooking Wente Vineyards
in California's Livermore Valley.
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PIONEERING
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CHARDONNAY
THE WENTE FAMILY
CELEBRATES THEIR 135TH YEAR IN BUSINESS
by Michelle Ball / photos by Jeremy Ball
LOOKING BACK