While pursuing his enology degree at fresno state, mike also spent his. Started in 2005 by people passionate about wine with the goal of doing whatever it takes to make great wine. Learn about benovia winery winery and shop the best selection at wine. Thank you for making our visit to benovia so enjoyable last saturday. Thoughtful and provocative, this book shows that the history of wine is as complex as the history of human society. A refreshingly juicy mouthfeel is buoyed by plum an. Wikimedia commons has media related to wineries in sonoma county, california pages in category wineries in sonoma county the following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. You can schedule your pickup via the link below or call us at the winery 7079211040. The first university event at the new center was held on march 6th, 2017, 94 years. Whether youre looking to delve into the history of wine or are simply seeking some light reading, here are our top 32 wine books to add to your. At quivira, our commitment to a wine s balance and its reflection of terroir is what drives all our efforts. Founded by husband and wife team mary dewane and joe anderson, benovia was named after mary and joes fathers, ben dewane and novian anderson. That passion is distinct in every bottle of pinot noir, chardonnay, and zinfandel we produce from the russian river valley, sonoma coast and sonoma mountain.
Contact benovia winery for information about our winery, wines, event reservations, wine tastings, trade, press and other experiences in russian river valley. Benovia three sisters chardonnay 2016 from fort rossseaview, sonoma coast, sonoma county, california maybe the most burgundian chardonnay in our portfolio, this seductive chardonnay displays explosive aromas of lime blossom and william pear with underlying mine. Following is a letter we wrote to the proprietor of benovia winery. Chasseur wines is dedicated to small lot, handcrafted wines in the old french tradition with emphasis on vineyard designates.
Gentle giant and zinfandel zen master mike sullivan is in the tasting room to reveal some secrets of his famous sonoma operation. Relax and let him tell you some stories, spin some music for you. Benovia chefs series with perkins gourmet french fry bar. Anderson, chairman of the russian river valleys benovia winery, will hopscotch from the u. This 100% syrah comes from 4 small vineyard blocks planted on our winery estate property in 1998. Either way, reading wine books will inspire you and help wrap your brain around the. Contact us for winery and event information benovia winery. The pleasures and perils of creating an american family winery. The 10 best restaurants near benovia winery in santa rosa. Santa rosa is located 55 miles north of san francisco. Our team is an extension of an extraordinary family.
Its a good read for those interested in the history of importing wine. We are often asked for a list of the best wine books by our readers. Benovia had previously hosted a wine dinner in our hometown the previous year and we made sure to visit the winery when we were back in sonoma. The nose is filled with apricot and acacia blossom, knit together by bright aci. The pleasures and perils of creating an american family winery hargrave, louisa on. Benovia russian river chardonnay 2016 from russian river, sonoma county, california bursting with aromas of jonagold apple, tangerine blossom and toasted hazelnuts.
You are cordially invited to the benovia ranch house chef series with austin perkins gourmet french fry bar. Benovia winery santa rosa 2020 all you need to know. Benovia winery is a familyowned producer of pinot noir, chardonnay, and zinfandel wines in santa rosa, california. Vintage world war iiera airplane, the spirit of benovia. If i choose to cancel the benovia club agreement after receiving a minimum of two shipments, i will notify benovia winery in writing. Benovia winery purchase tickets to benovia wine tasting. Liberation pinot noir honors world war ii veterans robb report. Coownerwinemaker benovia winery mike is a fifthgeneration californian who grew up in sonoma county and started working in dick arrowoods cellar at chateau st. At the time of shipment, benovia winery may charge my credit card on file, for the cost of the wine plus any applicable taxes or shipping charges. Learn more about scarecrow and monsieur etain wines ultra premium cabernet grown at the jj cohn ranch in the rutherford ava region of napa valley, california. You are cordially invited to an extraordinary benovia wine tasting at seasalt del mar in celebration of new releases, our 15th anniversary and 50.
Our tasting room at the ranch house at benovia winery currently remains closed, but in the meantime, if you would like to place an order and pick it up at the winery, wed be more than happy to make arrangements for a safe curbside pickup. Purchase tickets online to benovia wine tasting in san. Benovia winery is a small producer of hand crafted wines with a winemaker who has a celebrated history in the wine world. Benovia winery purchase tickets to benovia chefs series.
We invite you to learn how this philosophy is reflected throughout quivira by exploring our wines, our 100% ccofcertified organic estate vineyards, and our everchanging seasonal garden. For more information on benovia winery or to book a tasting appointment, visit. Ask lots of questions while he passionately pours you our delicious wines. Benovia russian river valley pinot noir 20 from russian river, sonoma county, california this almost textbook vintage provided the raw materials to produce a trulyoutstanding russian river valley pinot noir. Joseph, meaning it has deep color, blueberry and blackberry fruit. To supplement the fruit it harvests each year, benovia purchases additional grapes from two sites farmed by the martinelli family. In every glass of benovia pinot noir youll taste an unrelenting passion for world class winemaking that artfully captures the unique expression of a time and a place ranging from the classic character of the old world to a more modern expression. Winter warmup with russian river wine by lucky bend. We spent the entire weekend exploring sonoma wineries, eating fine food and taking in everything the region has to offer.
Among many of great qualities of wine tasting is that it is as fun when the weather is warm and sunny as it is when it is cold and drizzly. For sameday appointments, further assistance or to book a group larger than 6 guests, please call us at 7079211040 to check availability or email us at email protected. Benovia russian river chardonnay 2017 from russian river, sonoma county, california bursting with aromas of sunripened golden delicious apple, poached pear and marzipan. Their saga began in 2003 when the couple purchased the cohn vineyard west of healdsburg, followed by the martaella and tilton vineyards. We try to express that in every bottle of wine from benovia winery. Restaurants near benovia winery, santa rosa on tripadvisor. Against that background, its reassuring to stumble on an estate such as benovia, a russian river winery owned by the husband and wife team of joe anderson and mary dewane.
Wine helps connect cultural history with the earthand you can actually. Liberation pinot noir honors world war ii veterans robb. The 51 best wine books for 2020 california winery advisor. Benovia winery 3339 hartman road, santa rosa ca 95401 707 9211040. Founded in 2005 by joe anderson and mary dewane, benovia winery farms three estate vineyards which total 71. Tasting chardonnay at benovia winery sonoma county gazette. Benovia martaella vineyard pinot noir 2017 from russian river, sonoma county, california deep ruby in color, vibrant raspberry, black plum, boysenberry and baking spice aromas flourish on the nose. For this article, we spoke with some of the most wellread wine. Benovia winery crafted a russian river valley pinot to commemorate the 75th anniversary of dday next year. The very best wine books picked by pros wine folly. There is a term used by the locals in sonoma called the trifecta of the russian river valley.
To supplement the fruit it harvests each year, benovia. The 12 best wine books, according to sommeliers 2018 the. The history of wine while certainly encompassing the evolution of viniculture touches upon many aspects of society. Experience an amazing russian river winery benovia winery.
It means visiting paul hobbs, lynmar and the little known benovia winery. A lover of poetry, books, music, all things that combine food and wine, david is benovia s renaissance man, come see him at the ranch house at benovia s martaella estate vineyard. The best wine books according to sommeliers, including their picks for. I will receive a minimum of six bottles of wine twice per year. Best wine fictions books, mysteries and more wine stories. Benovia winery is a special, small production, familyowned winery in the heart of the russian river valley that specializes in sustainably farmed, singlevineyard pinot noir and chardonnay. We make limited production wines reflecting the rich diversity of sonoma county, california terroir and a new orleans attitude to livingjoyous, approachable, and steeped in celebratory traditions. We enjoy a daily early evening, reading hour, before sitting down for dinner.
Tours of the vineyards and winery may be arranged by appointment, but not always possible due to being a working winery. Modern building is constructing the new benovia winery in santa rosa, ca. Benovia russian river valley pinot noir 2015 from russian river, sonoma county, california the incredibly low yields in 2015 provided the raw materials to produce a russian river valley pinot noir with intense acidity and tremendous texture. The nose is filled with dried apricot and white rose, balanced by abundan. Small family owned winery producing highly acclaimed estate and single vineyard pinot noir, chardonnay, and zinfandel with exquisite balance and finesse in the heart of the russian river valley, sonoma county, california.
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