Blog 65 Benziger Family Winery
Located way up in the Sonoma Mountain, Benziger is a family owned and operated winery with 85 acres of certified Biodynamic land. The family has a research and teaching center for the cultivation of grapes to bring more site-specific vineyard character. Their experience is shared throughout Sonoma Valley. They were the first vineyard in Sonoma to attain the Biodynamic certification by Demeter which took place in 2000. Biodynamics is the highest form of organic farming.
Visit the winery in the hills, take a vineyard tram and see their wine caves. You will enjoy the property and the open-air tram ride. Then, be sure to stop at their tasting rooms and gift shop. My favorite menu is the single vineyard tasting menu. They offer Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and some estate blends that are worth not missing. They were sold out of their Zinfandel which is my favorite choice on the menu.
2006 Estate Zinfandel “Joaquin’s Inferno”
A taste will reveal red ripe raspberry and dark cherry with a nose of earthiness, coffee, spice, pepper and chocolate truffles. Soft, silky and smooth with a great finish! Out, how can that be?
Tell me what you think! I want to hear from you! Give me your thoughts!
Bon Vin!
Veronica
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