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The Benziger Family Winery

1883 London Ranch Rd., Off Arnold Dr., on the way to Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen, CA
800-989-8890; 707-935-3000
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Ranked #1 of 14 activities in Glen Ellen
Type: Wineries
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Wine-tasting
Traveller Description: The Benzinger Family Winery is located just outside of old downtown Glen Ellen, California, beside the Jack London Historical State Park. With just... more »
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Reno, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Benziger family winery tour is by far the best I have ever experienced. There's a huge learning curve for the novice as well for the professional. The friendliness and generosity from the owners and staff will make you want to be there.

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The tour is one of the better tours in the area. The tour takes you on a tram through the vineyards to different spots where you can see the biodiversity that they have set up to cultivate the land in a healthy and sustainable way. While there are a few weird aspects to the way they make wine (burying bull's... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

I love this winery and their wine so much that I have been part of their wine club for two years. Each time I go to Sonoma (I live in Austin), I make a trip to Benziger, even if it's the only winery I have time for. I am not a Chardonnay person, but I LOVE theirs - so much... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

Stopped by Benziger Family Winery after the recommendation from another winery- what a great treat! Wine tasting was excellent- be sure to ask for Bianca, she was very knowledgable and lots of fun. My husband and I both found our new favorites and can't wait to share this great wine with our friends back home. A must see while in... More

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Santa Rosa, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Family commitment and integrity at it's best. Benziger Family Winery is a slice of heaven on the rolling hills below Sonoma Mountain. Our tour of the farm and winery was very informative. Biodynamic principles have been practiced on the land since the mid-90s. The distinguished wines have jewel-like qualities, clean, bright, balanced...lovely to taste, and they are all unique to... More

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Topeka, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Beautiful winery and tasting room. We visited this winery with our best friend couple during harvest and had a great time at Benzinger. Staff in the tasting room was very nice and we really liked the wine.

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San Mateo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Benziger Winery is a very interesting winery to visit. Make sure to take the tram tour so you can hear about their biodynamic wine making. Don’t forget to visit Joe Benziger’s winery just down the road. It is called Imagery and has wonderful wines and amazing artwork. World renowned artists as well as still to be discovered artists create the... More

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North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Great tour and wonderful wines. Bio dynamic farming practices and engaging staff. We purchased a Chardonnay and their Bordeaux style blend, both very yummy

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Boxford, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

We were looking for an informative tour of a winery in the Sonoma Valley of California. The Benziger Family Winery was recommended, so we set out to find it, helped by our friendly GPS. We were rewarded by a fabulous hour long tram tour of the winery, learning all about the different micro-climates and soil required by various grapes. We... More

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Corona, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

There is simply nothing not to like about this place. Owner Kathy Benziger Threlkeld is open, honest, and down to earth about what they are achieving here. Quite simply, they have taken winemaking in North America to a different level. One example - they are using NATIVE yeasts. And the wine does NOT taste like Smuckers! Try the Tribute -... More

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