What to Drink Now: Earth Day Wines
Dallas Dining News and Reviews, Side/Dish Blog, By Hayley Hamilton Cogill, April 20, 2015 “The Benziger family follows the belief that they are stewards of the land, so each parcel of fruit they farm has to live up to the highest quality standards, as well as being good for the land. Working with a combination […]
Seven Great California Pinot Noirs to Try This Year
Forbes, 4/13/2015, By Katie Kelly Bell The wonderful world of California pinot noir is as dazzling as ever as winemakers from regions such as the Sonoma Coast, Santa Barbara and Anderson Valley continue to produce elegant, vivid examples of this beguiling grape. Frankly, they just get better every year, and more expensive, unfortunately. At this […]
This gift should be in your glass
Examiner.com, By Julia Hollister, December 22, 2014 “So, you received a little windfall for Christmas and decided to spend part of it on yourself. That’s great idea and Benziger Family Winery has a suggestion. “Tribute” – a Bordeaux blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon – is a first of its kind biodynamic (the holistic form of […]
Spirits and Wine: A 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
The Daily Meal, By Gabe Sasso, Special Contributor, December 12, 2014 “This Bordeaux-inspired blend is composed largely of cabernet sauvignon (65 percent), with dollops of merlot (10 percent), cabernet franc (10 percent), petit verdot (10 percent), and malbec (five percent). It comes entirely from a biodynamic-certified estate vineyard in Sonoma County. Ripe plum, blackberry, and […]
Holiday Gifts Under $50: 17 Presents For The Gourmand
Prevention, By Jessica Chia, December 12, 2014 “Wine can be certified sustainable, too. Or so we learned when we sampled this duo—a lively, creamy 2012 Sonoma County Chardonnay and a rich 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon— that will put an end to the “red or white?” conundrum this holiday season.” Read complete article by clicking here.
A Gift of Wine
Worcester Magazine, By Al Vuona, December 11, 2014 ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house bottles of wine lay gift wrapped with twine. Okay, I admit it’s a bit hokey but a bottle of wine is a wonderful way of making someone’s holiday season brighter. As the Roman playwright Plautus once said, […]
What To Drink Now: Inexpensive Reds for the Holidays
D Magazine, Posted in Wine & Spirits, by Hayley Hamilton Cogill, Dec 05, 2014 “With all the holiday tasks, the one that shouldn’t cause you to break a sweat is finding an affordable wine to complete your Christmas table, without the bank. We are here to help. Included are a few red wines that will […]
Thankful for Organic:Healthy Wines to Enjoy at Thanksgiving
The Hollywood Reporter, By Michael Cervin, November 26,2014 “When planning the first Thanksgiving in 1621 the Pilgrims undoubtedly were not concerned about mismatched Martha Stewart place settings, football or pesticides in their food. Much has changed about Thanksgiving including a progressive attitude for sourcing organic turkeys, stuffing and the rest of our national dinner. But […]
Top 10 organic wines
Gayot, The Guide to the Good Life, July 2014 Check out Gayot’s list of organic wines from around the world and see for yourself if you can taste the difference. 8. Benziger 2011 Joaquin’s Inferno Sonoma Mountain, California Named for vineyard foreman Joaquin Corona, this Demeter-certified biodynamic wine is an interesting blend of 61 percent Zinfandel, […]
Cabernet Sauvignon for Every Budget
Four El Magazine, Page 44, By Michelle Lyn, June 2014 “If you like your red wine full-bodied and “jammy,” Cabernet Sauvignon is a great varietal for you. If you don’t really know what full-bodied and “jammy” means, but you know you like red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon is still probably the best varietal for you. It’s […]