Cali-kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes – Recipe by Bob Blumer
Cali-kale Caesar with Grilled Chicken, Avocado, and Cherry Tomatoes 3 garlic cloves, minced 5 anchovies (or 1 heaping teaspoon anchovy paste) + 1 tablespoon anchovy oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1½ teaspoons red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 5 […]
91+ Point Scores & The Tasting Panel Magazine feature
The Tasting Panel Magazine’s June 2020 issue features an article about Benziger’s 20th anniversary of biodynamic certification. In the write-up entitled, Upfront: Soil Under the Nails, writer David Gadd describes Chris Benziger’s story of how the family was able to transition the “estate from conventional grape monoculture to a sustainable, organic, and Biodynamic farm that […]
Oooh-Mummy Burger Recipe featured on Wine Wednesday!
Ooh-Mummy Burger Recipe provided by Bob Blumer! Prep Time < 30 minutes Yield Makes 4 generous burgers Recipe 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp Vegemite or Marmite 1 ½ pounds ground beef (ideally ½ dry aged ribeye, ½ boneless short rib, ½ hanger steak) or your favorite blend 2 Tbsp ground dried morel mushrooms […]
Celebrating 25 Years!
September is always an exciting time as it is typically the beginning of Harvest Season at Benziger Family Winery. This year it is extra special to the history of our Sonoma Mountain Ranch as it marks the 25th anniversary of the Biodynamic Tram Tour at the winery, one of the most notable winery experiences in […]
Top Things to Do in Sonoma with Kids
Kid-Friendly Tasting Rooms This side of wine country’s casual warmth makes for a harvest season that delights all ages. By, Matt Villano Let’s face it: Dragging kids along as you swirl and sip all day isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time. So some savvy vineyards go out of their way to welcome families with […]
Fire Up The Grill!
We are here to help you knock it out of the park at your next Summer cookout. Check out two of our favorite big reds that would go great with nearly anything off the grill- Etta’s Blend and Upper Ridge Malbec. Both would be great with this Flat Iron Steak recipe. Master the grill this Summer with this […]
Benziger Pinot Named Wine of the Week!
The Press Democrat selected our 2016 Organic Reserve Russian River Pinot Nour as their Wine of the Week! Ours was selected out of a line up of Pinot Noirs during a blind tasting, and we are so pleased to be recognized by the PD! They also suggested a pairing our Pinot with a yummy Pulled Pork […]
Estate Spotlight Series, Part One: Sonoma Mountain
Sonoma Mountain: An Estate of Enlightenment “Every block is as enchanted as the next…” –Lisa Amaroli, Director of Winemaking at Benziger Family Winery Our Sonoma Mountain Estate is a majestic site where some of our most sought-after biodynamic wines come to fruition. An amphitheater of biodiversity, this 85-acre certified biodynamic farm contains vineyards, gardens, ponds, […]
Best Winery to Visit this Winter!
Sonoma Magazine included us in their 19 Best Wineries to Visit this Winter and we couldn’t agree more! We have a plethora of wines to taste as well as fun and interesting Winery Tours and Tastings! Go to https://benziger2020.wpengine.com/experience-our-winery/ to see all the ways you can experience our winery! We can’t wait to see you.
Employee of the Month – Amber
Employee of the month for October is Amber, who makes sure that our ranch remains a nutrient rich area in which birds of prey can feed without sickness or death due to a contaminated food chain. Cleanup on aisle Cab……