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Just when you’ve finally figured out the criss-cross of Sonoma County’s 12 sub-appellations here is one more. Sonoma Countys' newest appellation, Bennett Valley, is located completely within the North Coast AVA, almost completely within Sonoma Valley, and partially crossing over into the Sonoma Coast and Sonoma Mountain AVAs. A petition for the proposed viticultural area was filed in October of 2001 with Jean Arnold, CEO of Matanzas Creek Winery leading the way. There were no letters of comment received and therefore, effective December 29, 2003, the Bennett Valley AVA went into effect. Bennett Valley is an 8,140 acre viticultural area with 650 acres currently planted to varietals such as Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah, with lesser amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Barbera, Grenache, and Sauvignon Blanc. It is surrounded by the Sonoma Mountain Range on three sides and the city of Santa Rosa to the north. Crane Canyon to the southwest is a gap between Sonoma Mountain and Taylor Mountain Read more »

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Varietals Produced in Bennett Valley View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Pinot Noir

    “With so voluptuous a perfume, so sweet an edge, they make the blood run hot,” Joel Fleischman, wine columnist at Van...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

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  • Baldassari

    This is an exciting new year for our business as this is the first year we are releasing two vine...

  • Frostwatch

    Frostwatch Vineyard & Winery is a small family owned operation committed to making high quality, ...

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  • Matanzas Creek Winery Merlot Bennett Valley 2006

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    Roasty nose with crushed stone, dark cocoa covered cherries, hints of funk (dissipate with swirling- newly opened) and currant. Really a striking shade of red in the glass. I expected a more dense palate than it delivers, but that's not bad. It's nicely structured with good balance of tannin and acid. Rich, fresh red berry fruit driven by r... Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Argot the Opening Salvo Bennett Valley 2008

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    Wow. There isn't much more that needs to be said about this wine. A truly masterful Syrah. Gobs of black cherry, black and blueberry, clove, cinnamon, tobacco, black pepper, cocoa, earth...it goes on and on. Nearly perfect balance and a finish that seems to last forever. Read More

    Wine review by Matthew Hugh Walker


  • Jemrose Syrah "Cardiac Hill" Bennett Valley Sonoma 2007

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    A wonderful Syrah from an under-appreciated region. Deep black and blue fruits on the nose along with clove, black pepper and smoke. The palate is concentrated with some nice earthy notes coming through with blackberry pie and pencil lead. Read More

    Wine review by Matthew Hugh Walker


  • Jemrose Syrah "Cardiac Hill" Bennett Valley Sonoma 2007

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    Wine review by alanb1108


  • Silver Pines Vineyard Syrah Bennett Valley Vin Gris of Syrah 2006

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    Imagine a robust cranberry wreath, shy on the pine, but heavy on the dark strawberries, raspberries, and dark cherries that interweaves within apricot notes and burnt bourbon casks to give you old timey, slightly terpinoid notes. Full but melts in your mouth into a warming beauty that is able to hold up to heavier meals; a little VOC in the back... Read More

    Wine review by barri0s1872


  • Bennett Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley 2005

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    I was apprehensive when I pulled the cork as there were tiny spots of wine on the top of the cork, and quite a bit of wine all the way up the cork. However, the color was still a good dark purple, the aroma was very robust mix of blackberry, cherry cola and hints of camphor and leather. On the palate, a wonderful mix of black cherry, blackberry... Read More

    Wine review by cgplayer9


  • Bennett Lane Maximus Napa Valley Red Feasting Wine 2006

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    Lovely rich aromas of blackberry, violets, cassis and chocolate covered cherries. On the palate, dark berries and mocha with velvety, elegant tannins. Lush and rich with a noble feeling weight. Good balance, tasty and layered. 6/23/12 Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Argot Wines Old Habits Chardonnay Bennett Valley 2009

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    Premier Cru Burgundy meets classic California. Citrus hits the nose first but then gives way to richer fruits like figs and bruleed apples. The palette is weighty but not flabby or fat. There's marzipan golden apple, stone fruit, and Challa bread. Just a lovely wine. Read More

    Wine review by Matthew Hugh Walker


  • Bennett Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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    No written review

    Wine review by kragonia


  • Donelan White Rhone Blend Bennett Valley Venus 2009

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    Lovely and fragrant on the nose with smoky, almost flinty notes early on, joined by funky, sweet vegetal tones, some honeycomb, raw almonds and cider apple notes. Small on entry, this is pretty well focused with a tight core of honeyed, raw nut, cashew like flavors wrapped in a gauzy, soft lime cream. Not intense but very detailed on the palate.... Read More

    Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz


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