Fabulous California: Sustainable California Wines for Earth Month
Fabulous California’s “Sustainable California Wines for Earth Month” highlights the craftsmanship, terroir, and sustainable farming practices behind our de Coelo Chardonnay. Learn what sets our Chardonnay apart and why it’s earning praise from wine lovers and experts alike.
Edible Monterey Bay: Wines and Thoughts on Wines for Earth Day
We’re honored to be featured in Edible Monterey Bay‘s article, “Wines and Thoughts on Wines for Earth Day” by Laura Ness. Highlighting our Biodynamic farming practices and our estate in celebration of Earth Day. Laura also shares her thoughts on our Chardonnays and reflects on her visits with Winemaker Lisa Amaroli and Chris Benziger, offering a […]
California Vintners Report: Exceptional Quality for 2023 Harvest
Business Wire followed up with winemakers to comment on California’s 2023 growing season and harvest. Learn more about this season with insights from Benziger Winemaker Lisa Amaroli. “From Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Sauvignon and everything in between, all the fruit has been excellent. One of the shining stars of the vintage for us is Merlot, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harvest Update 2022
Benziger wrapped up harvest quickly this year, just before mid- October, which was the earliest finish since 2004. The growing season was mild and consistent, until the last month, with Sonoma County experiencing extreme heat over Labor Day weekend, followed by rain. The fruit looks stunning with concentrated flavors and balanced acidity, as reported by […]
Toast to Earth Day
Featured in Haute Living San Francisco’s round-up of eco-friendly wines to celebrate Earth Day, our Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast Rosé, and Joaquin’s Inferno were highlighted. Fran Miller writes “As stewards of the land, the Benziger family invites nature in, instead of pushing it out, ensuring their vineyards are thriving, healthy, and producing wines full of character and […]
Eco-friendly wine feature
We are thrilled to be included in Peg Melnik’s article in The Press Democrat, “Looking for wine with a smaller carbon footprint”. She highlights, “Benziger’s pioneering of biodynamic wines, which use a holistic, natural approach to farming,” and features our organically farmed 2018 West Rows Chardonnay in her top picks. Read the full article 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 […]