db Green Awards 2015: The winners
The Drinks Business Magazine, 23rd April, 2015, by Patrick Schmitt “The model of sustainability represented by Sonoma’s Benziger Family Winery is largely the result of one man’s vision and contagious energy. As part of his desire to ensure a healthy legacy for future generations, Mike began converting the family estate to biodynamics in the mid-90s. […]
Award for Environmental Stewardship
Benziger Family Winery has been named as the recipient of the Inaugural Green Medal Award for Environmental Stewardship, April 10, 2015 Mike Benziger will be traveling to UC Davis to accept one of four special awards being given by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. This inaugural green medal award recognizes significant achievement in sustainable winegrowing […]
10 Earth Day events to enjoy in Wine Country
Press Democrat, By Diane Peterson, April 9, 2015 The movement dedicated to the health and welfare of the planet has taken root in Wine Country, where you can find all kinds of family-friendly events held at gardens, parks, rivers and other outdoor venues. Here’s are 10 places you can teach the kids how to love […]
All About Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, By Abby Tegnelia, September 2014 An eco-friendly Napa/Sonoma wine country visit in fall is truly a trip to bountiful. Like an excruciating soccer match between two teams trying to ride out the clock, Napa and Sonoma were put through the ringer this year, muscling through the toughest drought in a century, […]
The Luxury Road Trip: Coastal California
DuJour Magazine, August 2014 Visit: Benziger Family Winery There’s an undeniable family-owned feel that you get when you first step foot onto the Benziger Estate. When you visit, if Mike Benziger is around to give you a tour, he’ll proudly tell you about the rich history of the property, which he purchased with his wife […]
8 Things Everyone Should Know about Biodynamic Farming
The Savory, By Ross Gardiner, July 21, 2014 The food and drink industry has a soft spot for buzzwords. The last few years have seen scores of vague packaging terminology thrown around to entice consumers. Alternative food is big business, and many supermarket chains are trying to capitalize on the enlightened consumer. ‘Organic’ and ‘gluten-free’ […]
Shades of Green
Beverage Media Group, July 2014, By Pam Straver and WR Tish So, when even green practitioners are hesitant to toot their own horns, it’s easy to see how “sustainababble” can grab hold of consumer consciousness. How to tell the Real Deals from the Hot Air? One easy way is to start with the Biodynamic producers. […]
6 Perfect Days in Napa Valley (and Beyond): A Beauty-Centric Escape to Wine Country
Vogue, By Calin Van Paris, June 27, 2014 Each summer, sun-seeking vacationers flock to Sonoma and Napa Valleys for a much-needed dose of vitamin D, a sampling of California wine country’s best vintages—and the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate. Many of the region’s most charming hotels double as beauty meccas, with on-site spas that source […]
Best California Wineries to Visit
Food &Wine Magazine, By Megan Krigbaum, Stephanie Zhang, October 2014 “California has thousands of winery tasting rooms, but the 75 here offer new and unforgettable experiences. They’re pairing wines with smoked trout, tacos or local cheeses; putting guests in the vineyards on bikes, tractors and six-wheeled army trucks; and pouring tastes of wines you’ll never […]
Best California Wineries to Visit
Food &Wine Magazine, By Megan Krigbaum, Stephanie Zhang, October 2014 “California has thousands of winery tasting rooms, but the 75 here offer new and unforgettable experiences. They’re pairing wines with smoked trout, tacos or local cheeses; putting guests in the vineyards on bikes, tractors and six-wheeled army trucks; and pouring tastes of wines you’ll never […]