What To Drink Now: 20 Wines Under $20
Thanks to Side Dish from DMagazine for having us on their list. “…. wine that is good for the earth, and tastes delicious.” “…a great bottle of wine can cost a fortune, it doesn’t have to. Click here for the full article
2016 SF Chronicle Wine Competition Winner!
We didn’t hit it big with the winning lotto numbers, but we did at this year’s SF Chronicle wine comp! Whew, they hit another record this year, over 7000 wines were tasted and judged. We are very happy with our results!
Winners for Dinner
Houston Lifestyles & Homes, June 1, 2015, By Denman Moody, The Advanced Oenophile Benziger Family Winery Chardonnay Sonoma County 2013 — Implementing Certified Sustainable Farming methods, the result is an elegant offering with hints of peach and pear, accompanied by a full and refreshing finish. A Chardonnay with class and breed — and under-priced. $16 […]
Planet Earth says, ‘Thanks’
Examiner.com, April 24, 2015, By Julia Hollister “The Sonoma County winery’s 2013 chardonnay ($16) is a classic example of the popularity of this varietal. The vines started their road to perfection early so there was abundant “hang time.” Subtle aromas of red apple and toasty brioche lift the curtain on pear, apricot and butter flavors […]
One Of California’s Best $20 Cabernet Sauvignons
Forbes, May 8, 2015, By Katie Kelly Bell “Benziger Winery has been in operation since 1980 and it remains one of the few family-run wineries in California. Yet, what most impresses me about Benziger isn’t their legacy of family-run winemaking, but their full-on commitment to doing the right thing in terms of agriculture. In fact, they […]
Top wine picks for Earth Day
Dayton Biz Blog, Apr 22, 2015, By Don Baker “When it comes to wine, one of the most important things is the land where the grapes are grown. It is agriculture after all, and so I thought Earth Day was a great time to offer up some recommendations for wines that are earth friendly. Benziger […]
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.