Thanks to Side Dish from DMagazine for having us on their list. “…. wine that is good for the earth, and tastes delicious.” “…a great bottle of wine can cost a fortune, it doesn’t have to. Click here for the full article
We didn’t hit it big with the winning lotto numbers, but we did at this year’s SF Chronicle wine comp! Whew, they hit another record this year, over 7000 wines were tasted and judged. We are very happy with our results!
July 19, 2015
Sonomans like to keep the excitement up – a fact they proved once again during the voting period for the Index-Tribune’s first-ever Sonoma Valley People’s Choice Awards. Online voting came to a close last week – and it was genuine race to the finish in several categories of our “best of” style readers poll.
Readers cast their picks in an array of categories – from food and drink to businesses to professionals and specialists, throwing the spotlight on the Valley’s finest in bakeries and boutiques, pedicures and plumbers, and a whole lot more.
Our on-staff vote-counting department has tallied the results, and the full list of winners is below. Congratulations to all those who came out on top this year. Stay tuned for an even grander recognition of the winners to follow soon.
Best Winery Tour Benziger Family Winery
Best Winery Benziger Family Winery
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Wine Spectator Online, New reviews of the 2013s from the North Coast, June 2015
If you fancy elegance and finesse, the 2013 California Pinots will be a welcome guest at your dinner table. Here we’ve selected some enticing bottlings from Sonoma, Mendocino and beyond. It’s a diverse lineup of established names and new faces, and includes an up-and-coming region for the grape.
“BENZIGER Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Signaterra Bella Luna Vineyard 2013 Score: 90 | $49
Presents a complex dusty berry profile, with blueberry, wild blackberry, dried herb and cedar notes. The complex core of flavors gains depth, ending with firm, chewy tannins. Drink now through 2021. 809 cases made”.—J.L.
Houston Lifestyles & Homes, June 1, 2015, By Denman Moody, The Advanced Oenophile
Benziger Family Winery Chardonnay Sonoma County 2013 — Implementing Certified Sustainable Farming methods, the result is an elegant offering with hints of peach and pear, accompanied by a full and refreshing finish. A Chardonnay with class and breed — and under-priced. $16
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Examiner.com, April 24, 2015, By Julia Hollister
“The Sonoma County winery’s 2013 chardonnay ($16) is a classic example of the popularity of this varietal. The vines started their road to perfection early so there was abundant “hang time.” Subtle aromas of red apple and toasty brioche lift the curtain on pear, apricot and butter flavors with a dollop of cream. The 2012 season proved to be near perfection for growing wine grapes and Benziger’s 2012 cabernet sauvignon ($20) is a prime example. Cascades of juicy black cherry and blackberry aromas engage the senses before dark berry, mocha and plum entice the palate. Structured tannins and elegance on the finish beg for anther sip.”
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