Benziger Family Winery

90PTS Wine Enthusiast. Beautiful citrus and apple flavors introduce this Sauvignon Blanc, followed closely by its delicious minerality. The wine’s acid is both balanced and integrated, giving it a textured mid-palate and an elegant softness. It’s a lively one: light, dry and well-balanced, not to mention very affordable. Best Buy!

89 PTS, WILFRED WONG. "Benziger Family Winery is producing some of Sonoma County's finest wines, the '97 Merlot is perfection in the bottle; soft, lush and nicely built; very alluring, long finish."

3 STARS SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. Produced from a single vineyard in Russian River; this '07 Sauvignon Blanc is rich with mango; papaya aromas; intense flavors that linger on the finish.

This Russian River Pinot Noir expresses ripe cherry; strawberry;and minerals; full-bodied; lush intense red berry flavors with a sweet oak finish.

A traditional Bordeaux-Style blend; dark black berry; nutmeg; plum; and black licorice character; full-bodied and richly textured with notes of minerals and cassis.

The Benziger Tribute Red is a powerful, yet stylish Bordeaux blend with excellent depth of fruit on the palate.

Looming larger than life; the Benziger Reserve Cabernet is one of Sonoma County's biggest examples of this varietal; gives the Napa guys a run for their money.

Big, rich and meaty style Syrah; intense and full bodied with ripe plum; blackberry and spice flavors on the palate; very satisfying and clean on the finish.

Tropical peach, apricot and green apple aromas; plenty of lively acidity will cross your palate, and then finish off with a touch of creaminess; great to serve with grilled snapper.

87 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '02 Benziger Reserve Sangiacomo Vyds Chardonnay is an oaky Chard, brimming with vanilla, honey and smoky char, with underlying flavors of peaches and tropical fruits.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Benziger Tribute Red is a dark, plush, richly flavored wine, with layers of concentration and complexity built around a core of ripe plum, currant and blackberry.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Benziger Family Winery Sauvignon Blanc, is intensely tangy, showing gobs of passion fruit, mango, citrus and orange flavors, with mouthwatering acidity.

Ripe and pleasing, the full-flavored '98 Benziger Zinfandel is one of the state's best value in the varietal; this red wine would do wonders with a marinated loin of pork.

GOLD MEDAL, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. A very fruity style of Pinot Noir, the well-designed '06 Benziger brings a pleasing roundness onto the palate; finishes impressively.

The Benziger Family Winery Merlot is a serious red with good, everyday drinking; layered and well structured on the palate.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Boasting a combination of ripe peach and sweet creaminess, the appealing '06 Benziger Family Winery Chardonnay zings on the palate with fine vitality; pleasing, crisp aftertaste.

Rich flavors of raspberry, plum and dark chocolate throughout the palate; tannins add a kiss of minerals to the long finish.