Benziger Named Top Winery Tour by USA Today Reader’s Choice
We are thrilled to be included in the top 5 of Best Winery Tours by USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, for three years running. Voted #1 Best Winery Tour in 2020, Benziger remains a top Sonoma Valley destination. Learn about Biodynamic farming and explore our beautiful Sonoma Mountain Estate with our Tribute Tour & […]
Girls Getaway in Sonoma
Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley, the quaint town of Glen Ellen is the perfect girls getaway. Benziger is located at the top of Sonoma Mountain, offering sweeping vineyard views and unforgettable experiences. Learn about Biodynamic farming with our award-winning tour, or enjoy an outdoor tasting on the Terrace. As featured in Sonoma Mag, Benziger […]
The Buzz on Insectaries
Cultivating beneficial plants and insects has been a vital part of Biodynamic farming at our Sonoma Mountain Estate. Chris Benziger describes “We’re growing plants that attract predatory insects in order to kill the “bad bugs” that can damage our vines, instead of spraying pesticides to eliminate those same bugs.” Find out more in L.M. Archer’s […]
Travel + Leisure: What to Know About Sustainable, Biodynamic, and Organic Wine
Plan your summer trip with Sonoma in mind, and learn about sustainable, biodynamic, and organic wine. Travel + Leisure featured Benziger Family Winery as a must-see on your next trip to wine country, and explains the difference between the various farming practices that Benziger is known for. Chris Benziger notes “When you see a well-run, […]
Glen Ellen Featured “Charming Small Town Near Napa”
Plan your next getaway to Glen Ellen- recently named by PureWow “7 Charming Small Towns Near Napa Valley That Aren’t, You Know, Napa”. Get to know our quaint town of Glen Ellen, home to Benziger Family Winery, and explore the Michelin-starred restaurants, hike Jack London State Park, and stay in upscale lodging nearby.
10 Most Beautiful Wineries in Sonoma
Join us for an afternoon of stunning vineyard views, Bordeaux- style wines and learn about Biodynamic farming practices. Named one of the “10 Most Beautiful Wineries in Sonoma County” by Sonoma.com, the best way to take in the scenery while enjoying delicious wine is with the Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour.
Hike + Wine in Glen Ellen
Looking for the perfect weekend outdoors in beautiful wine country? Plan your day in Glen Ellen with a hike at nearby Jack London State Park, and finish the day with a wine tasting or tour at Benziger. The Mercury News features our “75-minute tractor tour is perhaps the best way to learn about the property’s innovative […]
Wineries Worth the Drive- featured on Thrillist
Experience the beauty of Benziger with a Tribute Tour & Tasting- an outing worth the drive from San Francisco, as featured by online publication Thrillist. Read their full recommendation here.
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 […]
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, […]