Wente Vineyards, the country’s oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery achieved a “benchmark” in its 130th year, taking top honors at numerous wine competitions both nationally and internationally. Acknowledged for their industry-wide contributions and known as “California’s First Family of Chardonnay,” Wente Vineyards saw 2013 as “one of its best” with one Best of Show accolade, two Wine Enthusiast Magazine Best Buy commendations, nine gold m medals and 17 silver medals from competitions. “We are honored our wines placed well in so many prestigious competitions this year,” said Carolyn Wente, CEO and fourth-generation winegrower.