Benzinger made us feel like family!! We had a lovely time with the staff and support. We had special needs and they addressed everyone with grace and cheerfulness! We wanted to stay all day and try all their wines and all their tours, which have been ranked #1 by USA TODAY! The gardens and ambiance are like being in heaven.
Shannen R.
Me and my sister Jaimie went here for a seated tasting on the patio. Everything was beautiful. There's large trees and gardens all around the property but yet there's still plenty of warm sunny spots. This winery is also very dog friendly which is a must for me so that I can bring my senior chi with me. Oh and I almost forgot the cute winery cat! A winery pet is always a plus in my book. Unfortunately the sheep were in a far away pasture so we didn't get any cute sheep pics. The wine was delicious. We left with the rosé. They also had a great Merlot if you're into that like me. The food however was disappointing and overpriced. The flat bread was just crackers. My fault for not reading the description but still disappointing. The dips were pretty good but don't come with anything to dip unless you buy the flatbread crackers. That actually made us lol a little. The service was great! Our wine pourer was friendly and knowledgeable. The only somewhat annoying factor was that we were told to get to our tasting 10 minutes early but they weren't ready for us until about 10 mins after our reservation time so we just kinda stood around for 15-20 mins. I don't mind them not being ready since we were the morning appt., I'm annoyed we were asked to be there early and then have to wait the extra time. Overall we had a great time and plan to be back in fall or early spring to see the sheep.
Ruchira C.
Benziger is an extremely beautiful sprawling vineyard located in a quiet and quaint town of Glen Ellen, CA. The drive to the vines and the tasting room is a beautiful experience.. with vineyards spread on both sides. The landscaping is done artistically. The tasting experience was nice, we were served a Rosè, a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a variety of Pinot Noirs .. which are all organically produced and are also biodynamically prepared. A must try experience.
Kelse S.
What an amazing experience! I was lucky enough to have a friend create an itinerary for my group while in Napa, I wasn't super what exactly our tour was going to include. I was blown away by the experience we had! We opted for the tribute estate tour and tasting. This included a tram tour where we were driven around the estate and got to learn SO much about the vineyard, family history, and how everything is organic. Benziger is basically its own ecosystem which is so cool! We had some tastings on the tram which was nice and added to the pleasant surroundings. This tour included us stopping by the large machines that processes the grapes, as well as the wine cave. It's massive and really neat to see. Wine barrels for DAYS! The tour ended with a cheese and wine pairing (my two favorite things!). The education from our tour guide (she was fabulous) was so appreciated and was great for beginners like myself learning about wine. I discovered some new favorites and am so excited to keep my eyes out for it in St. Louis. They also have a really cool membership you can be apart of, which allows you to get discounts and wine shipped to you. We ended our experience in the gift shop which was full of jewelry, snacks, drinks, and other great gifting items. Definitely recommend springing for the estate tour and tasting!
Tatiana C.
I absolutely loved my tasting today at Benziger! The flight that we tasted was so delicious & now I have a couple different favorite wines to buy! Our host Karen was absolutely amazing with the tasting and very informative. She was so awesome & friendly. This was my first time visiting & my friend also liked it too. I will be back in the summer when my allergies are gone.
Meg B.
By far one of the best and most knowledgable wine tours I've ever experienced. We signed up for the tram tour which takes you through their historic grounds, and you learn the progression of how this winery became the sustainable company they are today. The views are reminiscent of hawaii, as you see the green volcano top. Our tour guide Dona was a hoot. She let us sample wines on the tour, shared inside stories and info, and took our group photos. We followed the tour with a sit down tasting...which was a pleasant surprise to me! All the wine paired with cheese and crackeres and fruit was incredible. I wished the experience never ended. Their Malbec is 100% my favorite wine of all time.
Mirella K.
I fear I won't ever have better wine in my life. I did a deluxe tasting with friends here at Benziger Family Winery, which included a driven guided tour and cheese & wine pairing and tasting. This was my favorite tour when I visited Napa! This winery has so much history and cares so deeply for how they make their wines. It's such a strenuous and long process. It was so intriguing hearing all about it from our wonderful wine expert and tour guide. The grounds were absolutely beautiful, I couldn't stop taking pictures (as you can see). I can't say enough how much I learned about everything that goes into making their wine and how everything has a purpose (even anything ecosystem related like the bugs, birds, animals, and weather that play a role into their wine making process). The employees here were simply incredible too. I loved this tour and winery so much, I easily recommend it to others! Oh, and yes, the wine was freaking fantastic.
dragonslayer coach
If there is one tour in Napa Valley to take.....THIS IS IT!Family friendlyGreat tour guide (been there since the 80s)Great wine (most give me a head ache)Awesome gift shopEpic Biodynamic farming....probably why I didn5get a head ache.
Emily Gully
In early March, we toured Benzinger with Byron as our guide, and he was exceptional! With his extensive knowledge and great sense of humor, the tour of the grounds and the wine tasting was truly enjoyable. We're looking forward to returning on our next Sonoma trip. Thank you Byron!
Tyler Higgins
Highly enjoyed our tour and tasting. Mike was a superb host.
Arbore Sacra Pinot Noir the label that made me feel at home. Well-kept facilities, friendly environment, very pleasant day.
Jennifer Adoline
I really enjoyed the tractor tour with the thoughtful blankets!! I learned a lot from our guide and getting to have lunch in the cave was top notch. The wine never stopped pouring!
Chris J.
Great tour. Great service. Great wine and good people. What more can you ask for. The knowledge about the making of wine was spectacular.
Atulia Mo
Beautiful winery. Seemed like a place to be to take a breather and reset when life gets hard. Friendly staff and tour made it fun.My family had a good time.
Diana F.
We had a fantastic time enjoying the expertise of Jim ! We strongly recommend this experience.
Benzinger made us feel like family!! We had a lovely time with the staff and support. We had special needs and they addressed everyone with grace and cheerfulness! We wanted to stay all day and try all their wines and all their tours, which have been ranked #1 by USA TODAY! The gardens and ambiance are like being in heaven.
Me and my sister Jaimie went here for a seated tasting on the patio. Everything was beautiful. There's large trees and gardens all around the property but yet there's still plenty of warm sunny spots. This winery is also very dog friendly which is a must for me so that I can bring my senior chi with me. Oh and I almost forgot the cute winery cat! A winery pet is always a plus in my book. Unfortunately the sheep were in a far away pasture so we didn't get any cute sheep pics. The wine was delicious. We left with the rosé. They also had a great Merlot if you're into that like me. The food however was disappointing and overpriced. The flat bread was just crackers. My fault for not reading the description but still disappointing. The dips were pretty good but don't come with anything to dip unless you buy the flatbread crackers. That actually made us lol a little. The service was great! Our wine pourer was friendly and knowledgeable. The only somewhat annoying factor was that we were told to get to our tasting 10 minutes early but they weren't ready for us until about 10 mins after our reservation time so we just kinda stood around for 15-20 mins. I don't mind them not being ready since we were the morning appt., I'm annoyed we were asked to be there early and then have to wait the extra time. Overall we had a great time and plan to be back in fall or early spring to see the sheep.
Benziger is an extremely beautiful sprawling vineyard located in a quiet and quaint town of Glen Ellen, CA. The drive to the vines and the tasting room is a beautiful experience.. with vineyards spread on both sides. The landscaping is done artistically. The tasting experience was nice, we were served a Rosè, a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a variety of Pinot Noirs .. which are all organically produced and are also biodynamically prepared. A must try experience.
What an amazing experience! I was lucky enough to have a friend create an itinerary for my group while in Napa, I wasn't super what exactly our tour was going to include. I was blown away by the experience we had! We opted for the tribute estate tour and tasting. This included a tram tour where we were driven around the estate and got to learn SO much about the vineyard, family history, and how everything is organic. Benziger is basically its own ecosystem which is so cool! We had some tastings on the tram which was nice and added to the pleasant surroundings. This tour included us stopping by the large machines that processes the grapes, as well as the wine cave. It's massive and really neat to see. Wine barrels for DAYS! The tour ended with a cheese and wine pairing (my two favorite things!). The education from our tour guide (she was fabulous) was so appreciated and was great for beginners like myself learning about wine. I discovered some new favorites and am so excited to keep my eyes out for it in St. Louis. They also have a really cool membership you can be apart of, which allows you to get discounts and wine shipped to you. We ended our experience in the gift shop which was full of jewelry, snacks, drinks, and other great gifting items. Definitely recommend springing for the estate tour and tasting!
I absolutely loved my tasting today at Benziger! The flight that we tasted was so delicious & now I have a couple different favorite wines to buy! Our host Karen was absolutely amazing with the tasting and very informative. She was so awesome & friendly. This was my first time visiting & my friend also liked it too. I will be back in the summer when my allergies are gone.
By far one of the best and most knowledgable wine tours I've ever experienced. We signed up for the tram tour which takes you through their historic grounds, and you learn the progression of how this winery became the sustainable company they are today. The views are reminiscent of hawaii, as you see the green volcano top. Our tour guide Dona was a hoot. She let us sample wines on the tour, shared inside stories and info, and took our group photos. We followed the tour with a sit down tasting...which was a pleasant surprise to me! All the wine paired with cheese and crackeres and fruit was incredible. I wished the experience never ended. Their Malbec is 100% my favorite wine of all time.
I fear I won't ever have better wine in my life. I did a deluxe tasting with friends here at Benziger Family Winery, which included a driven guided tour and cheese & wine pairing and tasting. This was my favorite tour when I visited Napa! This winery has so much history and cares so deeply for how they make their wines. It's such a strenuous and long process. It was so intriguing hearing all about it from our wonderful wine expert and tour guide. The grounds were absolutely beautiful, I couldn't stop taking pictures (as you can see). I can't say enough how much I learned about everything that goes into making their wine and how everything has a purpose (even anything ecosystem related like the bugs, birds, animals, and weather that play a role into their wine making process). The employees here were simply incredible too. I loved this tour and winery so much, I easily recommend it to others! Oh, and yes, the wine was freaking fantastic.
If there is one tour in Napa Valley to take.....THIS IS IT!Family friendlyGreat tour guide (been there since the 80s)Great wine (most give me a head ache)Awesome gift shopEpic Biodynamic farming....probably why I didn5get a head ache.
In early March, we toured Benzinger with Byron as our guide, and he was exceptional! With his extensive knowledge and great sense of humor, the tour of the grounds and the wine tasting was truly enjoyable. We're looking forward to returning on our next Sonoma trip. Thank you Byron!
Highly enjoyed our tour and tasting. Mike was a superb host.
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Arbore Sacra Pinot Noir the label that made me feel at home. Well-kept facilities, friendly environment, very pleasant day.
I really enjoyed the tractor tour with the thoughtful blankets!! I learned a lot from our guide and getting to have lunch in the cave was top notch. The wine never stopped pouring!
Great tour. Great service. Great wine and good people. What more can you ask for. The knowledge about the making of wine was spectacular.
Beautiful winery. Seemed like a place to be to take a breather and reset when life gets hard. Friendly staff and tour made it fun.My family had a good time.
We had a fantastic time enjoying the expertise of Jim ! We strongly recommend this experience.