Benziger In the News
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Recent Articles
THE NEXT GENERATION AT FAMILY WINERIES
The “new generation” of California winegrowers share their outlook on the future of California wine, including passing the torch at family wineries like ours. View the video and hear a few words from Kathy Benziger-Threlkeld.
A CALIFORNIA WHITE FOR A WATERSIDE SPREAD
Benziger Sauvignon Blanc Lake-Sonoma Counties 2008
BEYOND THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
Wine, redwoods and waves await across the bridge and over the San Francisco bay
BIODYNAMIC BENZIGER
Making green wine with cow horns, crystal dust and some very good dirt
IN VINO VERITAS
Winemakers disappointed by organic methods have turned to biodynamics as the purest route to wine that's true to soil, grape, and climate.
Reviews
91 pts SIGNATERRA THREE BLOCKS (2006)
Our 2006 Signaterra Three Blocks was awarded 91 points by Nicholas Ponomareff of the California Grapevine.
BENZIGER VOTED "BEST PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS"
Locals voted on the best places to eat, drink, stay & play in Wine Country and we're proud to be among the winners!
KATHY & CHRIS ON VIN VILLAGE RADIO
Listen to Kathy and Chris's latest radio interview as they discuss Benziger's Biodynamic farming methods on Vin Village Radio!
92 pts SIGNATERRA SAUVIGNON BLANC, SHONE FARM
This combination of vineyard and vintner has impressed in the past and must now be considered among California's elite Sauvignon Blancs.
SIGNATERRA THREE BLOCKS AWARDED BEST OF CLASS
Our Signaterra Three Blocks (Cabernet based blend) just won BEST OF CLASS from the 2010 San Francisco Wine Competition.
Press Releases
BENZIGER WINE DINNER & RECEPTION AT BERKELEY WINE FESTIVAL
We invite you to join Chris Benziger and be a part of the Berkeley Wine Festival in its inaugural year.
BENZIGER, INFINEON & FIOR D'ITALIA
The legendary Fior d’Italia Restaurant in the historic North Beach district of San Francisco will host a night of incredible food, Benziger Family wines, and Infineon Raceway's season preview on Thursday, March 11.
BENZIGER PROMOTES WINEMAKER; NEW LEADER FOR MARKETING
Benziger Family Winery has promoted Winemaker Rodrigo Soto to Vice President of Winemaking. In addition, Benziger Family Winery has hired wine industry marketing veteran Mark Marinozzi as Vice President of Marketing.
BENZIGER INTRODUCES SINGATERRA™ -- A SIGNATURE LINE OF SUSTAINABLY GROWN WINES
Benziger is proud to announce the national distribution of its new line of ultra-premium signature wines, Signaterra™ by Benziger. The Signaterra line consists of small production wines that are made from grapes that are either certified sustainable, certified organic or Biodynamic® and is comprised of three wines a Sauvignon Blanc from Shone Farm Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, a Pinot Noir from Bella Luna Vineyard also in the Russian River Valley and Three Blocks, a Bordeaux-style blend from the Sonoma Valley.
What We're Reading About
SOLVING THE MYSTERY OF THE VANISHING BEES
The mysterious ailment called colony collapse disorder has wiped out large numbers of the bees that pollinate a third of our crops. The causes turn out to be surprisingly complex, but solutions are emerging
