3 Family-Friendly Sonoma Wineries

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, thanks for including us in your family-friendly wineries series. We pride ourselves in being able to entertain wine lovers as well as those unable to imbibe. Cheers

Sonoma Valley People’s Choice Awards 2016

Hip, Hip, Hooray! Big thank you to Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com readers who voted us Best Winery AND Best Winery Tour in Sonoma, for the second year running! We are honored, and promise to continue to do our very best to preserve the beauty of Sonoma while making distinctively delectable wine that nourishes our friends, family, and […]

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

12 Standout California Pinot Noirs

Wine Spectator Online, New reviews of the 2013s from the North Coast, June 2015 If you fancy elegance and finesse, the 2013 California Pinots will be a welcome guest at your dinner table. Here we’ve selected some enticing bottlings from Sonoma, Mendocino and beyond. It’s a diverse lineup of established names and new faces, and […]

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 […]