My special guest this week is Chris Benziger of Benziger Family Winery Fame who will also be with us for the Virtual Tasting on Facebook LIVE this evening. I have such great memories of the first time I visited the Glen Ellen Winery in 1988 and met Bruno and Helen Benziger, Chris’ Mom & Dad. They were bottling wine in a makeshift tasting room with on 8′ table covered in a red and white checkered table cloth with wines to taste. It was the early days of what would become a legendary family success story. Chris and I have been good friends for more than 30 years. Now as his older brothers retire or move on to other projects, Chris now leads the charge and continues the family legacy with some of his young nieces and nephews.
MEET CHRIS
Still in high school when the Benziger family moved from White Plains, NY. Chris finished his senior year in wine country. He went on to earn a degree in business from the University of San Francisco while spending summers, weekends and every spare moment working at the family winery on Sonoma Mountain.
Chris officially joined the Benziger Family Winery in 1993 as a Brand Manager. He ran East Coast sales for over 5 years and then returned to California to help transition the estate to Biodynamic farming. In addition to his current sales responsibilities for Benziger & Tribute, Chris also oversees the home ranch and its many farm related duties.
Chris feels that the only way to communicate the quality of his family’s wines is by walking the vineyards. He embodies the saying…“The best impression a winemaker can leave on his wines are his footprints in the vineyards”.
Tonight’s Virtual Wine Tasting
A selection of Benziger Family Wines – March 27, 2021 – With Good Life Guy
Facebook LIVE, 6:00 p.m. Central, Details/Downloads below
- 2019 Benziger Family Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast California
- 2017 Benziger Family Merlot, Sonoma County California
- 2018 Tribute Pinot Noir, Monterey California
- 2018 Tribute Chardonnay, Monterey California
Buy the wines at Jacob Liquor or your local wine merchant. Buy them all or what you like.
Can’t find the exact vintage? Buy the what’s available and join the FUN!
Jacob Liquor on North Rock Road
Downloads: FB Live tips Benziger Tasting Guide
Go here to join the party: Guy’s Facebook Page
