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is the source for many high profile wineries’ ‘Coastal’ lines, but the county name and its six American Viticultural Areas have been noticeably absent from wine labels for almost two decades. An exception is Josh Jensen’s Calera read more...Wine Company, the county’s leading advocate of ‘terroir’ for close to 30 years. In 1990, Calera received official AVA status for their own Mount Harlan AVA, located in the high elevations of the Gabilan Mountain range. Times are changing and the image of San Benito County as a viable and diverse wine region is gaining momentum. New winery and vineyard developments and the resurrection of old vineyard plots should be credited with this resurgence. This has led to an almost four fold increase in vineyard acreage in the last decade. Once the almost exclusive domain of former industry giant Almaden, San Benito County now boasts a healthy mix of small and large scale wineries and vineyards supplying some of the state’s most prestigious wineries including Beaulieu Vineyards, Pessagno, Williams-Seylem and Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards. Although many of these wineries continue to label these wines under the larger Central Coast appellation, it should not be long before they follow the lead of San Benito County’s resident wineries, identifying and labeling their wines as products of San Benito County or one the region’s distinct AVAs.    (hide)

Nick75 reviewed Donati Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

October 2009

Nick75

i almost don't want to clue people in on this one. loved it! the vintage i had was 2005.

Donati Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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ayacoco reviewed Pietra Santa Sassolino 2006:

October 2009

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Pietra Santa Sassolino 2006

Starting at $18^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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ayacoco reviewed Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006:

October 2009

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Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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johnwallaceiii reviewed Pietra Santa Dolcetto 2004:

July 2009

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Smooth, peppery, good with a meal or on its own

Pietra Santa Dolcetto 2004

Starting at $15^.30 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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paulc reviewed Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006:

July 2009

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Pietra Santa Pinot Noir 2006

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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cwester reviewed Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Sangiovese 2006:

July 2009

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Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Sangiovese 2006

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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BENNEN reviewed Donati Family Merlot Estate Vineyard Paicines 2005:

July 2009

BENNEN

Donati Family Merlot Estate Vineyard Paicines 2005

Starting at $16^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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vinofreak12 reviewed Pietra Santa Sangiovese 2005:

July 2009

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Pietra Santa Sangiovese 2005

Starting at $18^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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mabotu123 reviewed Vinum Cellars Viognier Vio Vista Verde 2005:

June 2009

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Wine Enthusiast, December 2006 90 Points "The vineyard is best known for a Williams Selyem Pinot Noir. Its a cool climate that ripens grapes well, but preserves plenty of acidity. This dry, barrel-fermented wine is complex...

Vinum Cellars Viognier Vio Vista Verde 2005

Starting at $25^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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lafunelle reviewed Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2000:

April 2009

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Pietra Santa Zinfandel 2000

Starting at $13^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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