All About Napa/Sonoma Wine Country
Los Angeles Confidential Magazine, By Abby Tegnelia, September 2014 An eco-friendly Napa/Sonoma wine country visit in fall is truly a trip to bountiful. Like an excruciating soccer match between two teams trying to ride out the clock, Napa and Sonoma were put through the ringer this year, muscling through the toughest drought in a century, […]
The Luxury Road Trip: Coastal California
DuJour Magazine, August 2014 Visit: Benziger Family Winery There’s an undeniable family-owned feel that you get when you first step foot onto the Benziger Estate. When you visit, if Mike Benziger is around to give you a tour, he’ll proudly tell you about the rich history of the property, which he purchased with his wife […]
8 Things Everyone Should Know about Biodynamic Farming
The Savory, By Ross Gardiner, July 21, 2014 The food and drink industry has a soft spot for buzzwords. The last few years have seen scores of vague packaging terminology thrown around to entice consumers. Alternative food is big business, and many supermarket chains are trying to capitalize on the enlightened consumer. ‘Organic’ and ‘gluten-free’ […]
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, […]
Shades of Green
Beverage Media Group, July 2014, By Pam Straver and WR Tish So, when even green practitioners are hesitant to toot their own horns, it’s easy to see how “sustainababble” can grab hold of consumer consciousness. How to tell the Real Deals from the Hot Air? One easy way is to start with the Biodynamic producers. […]
Best Tasting Rooms In Napa And Sonoma: Four To Try
Forbes, Travel, By Katie Kelly Bell, July 2, 2014 Now you can’t swing a stick in wine country without hitting a packed tasting room and a hefty fee. Yet, along with the crowds and fees we’ve seen a surge in inventive offerings and unique tasting experiences. Vintage verticals, food and wine pairings, wine blending sessions…if […]
Best California Wineries to Visit
Food &Wine Magazine, By Megan Krigbaum, Stephanie Zhang, October 2014 “California has thousands of winery tasting rooms, but the 75 here offer new and unforgettable experiences. They’re pairing wines with smoked trout, tacos or local cheeses; putting guests in the vineyards on bikes, tractors and six-wheeled army trucks; and pouring tastes of wines you’ll never […]
Best California Wineries to Visit
Food &Wine Magazine, By Megan Krigbaum, Stephanie Zhang, October 2014 “California has thousands of winery tasting rooms, but the 75 here offer new and unforgettable experiences. They’re pairing wines with smoked trout, tacos or local cheeses; putting guests in the vineyards on bikes, tractors and six-wheeled army trucks; and pouring tastes of wines you’ll never […]
Top 10 Summer Wines
Gayot, Huffington Post, August 14, 2013 Summer calls for lighter wines that won’t weigh you down. From crisp sparklers and aromatic whites to refreshing rosés and sweet dessert wines, GAYOT’s Top 10 Summer Wines are perfect for al fresco dining. RED Benziger 2009 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County, California Price: $20 Transparently identifying all of […]