The Perfect Itinerary for First Time Visitors
Plan your wine country getaway with a trip to Benziger! Named by Winecountry.com as “The Perfect Sonoma County Wine Country Itinerary for First Time Visitors“, Benziger offers something for everyone! Explore our Sonoma Mountain Estate with an award-winning vineyard tour, or enjoy a flight at the bar while you learn about our organic and sustainable […]
A pioneering woman winemaker is making extraordinary Biodynamic wine in Glen Ellen
Take an in-depth look at Biodynamic farming at Benzger, with Winemaker Lisa Amaroli. The Sonoma County Gazette recently visited and highlighted Lisa’s hard working approach and gleaned insights to being female winemaker. “In terms of favorite wines, Lisa finds it challenging to choose. “There’s artistry in crafting every wine, and each offers a unique expression of […]
Best Sustainable Wine: Monterey County Merlot
The Benziger Merlot was Featured in Uproxx “The Best Sustainable Wines For Eco (& Budget!)-Conscious Drinkers“. “This wine is lean and clean but still has depth. It can easily pair with a variety of foods — lighter and heartier dishes. However, the fruit and spice of this well-rounded wine could be enjoyed totally on its […]
Toast to Earth Day
Highlighted in Devin Parr’s article “12 Wineries with Sustainability Practices Worth Toasting This Earth Month“, we have been proud to farm biodynamically for almost 25 years. “The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic, and the team employs eco-friendly practices, such as cover cropping, composting, and natural pest control, to maintain the health of the soil […]
Mother’s Day Wines: La Reyna “The Queen”
Our La Reyna vineyard Pinot Noir is known as “The Queen”, showcasing “Highly impressive fruit and complexity on the nose presage additional engaging characteristics on the palate, all of which beautifully carry for lingering length.” —Arizona Daily Sun “By the bottle: Wines for Mother’s Day“
Mid-Week Vacation Spot
Enjoy a mid-week vacation in Sonoma County and book an in-depth vineyard tour with us, as featured on SonomaCounty.com “The Perfect Mid-Week Wine-Lover’s Itinerary“.
Best Organic Wines for Earth Day
Featured in a roundup of “17 Best Organic Wines for Earth Day” by Tasting Table, our organically farmed West Rows Chardonnay was highlighted as a top pick to enjoy this spring. “Benziger West Rows chardonnay highlights the terroir Benziger and Amaroli speak of. Organic vineyards in Los Carneros in the southern tip of Sonoma County enjoy […]
Best Wine Caves in Sonoma County
We are thrilled to be featured in the article from SonomaCounty.com “12 Wine Caves You Can Visit in Sonoma County,” highlighting our 30,000 square foot underground wine cave. Join us for a Tribute Tour to experience the wine cave or book a private dinner to enjoy the unique experience.
Shift Toward Sustainability
Winemaker Lisa Amaroli was recently featured in Marin Living, highlighting “How Local Wineries are Shifting Toward Sustainability.” Biodynamic farming is the highest level of organic farming, viewing the entire property as one ecosystem. “This type of farming is based on biodiversity of animals, plants, insects and even bacteria that work together. “It’s about balance, not eradication,” […]
Sustainability in Sonoma
We are honored to be featured in the New Zealand Herald “USA Holidays: Meet the Kiwi winemaker working in Sonoma, California’s Sustainable wine region.” Chris Benziger was featured in the article, explaining our approach of caring for the land, resulting in authentic, site-expressive wines. “It allows the vines to grow naturally deep into the soils […]