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About two miles north of Calistoga, where the Vaca and Mayacamas mountains meet, Bennett Lane crafts vintage after vintage of superb Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Lisa and Randy Lynch 17 years ago, the winery has reached the top tier of Napa Valley Cabernets and has achieved a reputation for producing outstanding wines that reflect a sense of place.
In addition to its great wine, the winery has become renowned for being among the friendliest tasting rooms in the valley.
Sixty-two Bennett Lane wines have earned scores of 90-plus points from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and The Wine Advocate. The 2013 Bennett Lane Maximus Red Feasting Wine, one “must try” in the tasting room, is one of the best values in the entire Napa Valley.
Despite the accolades, this boutique estate winery is relaxed and welcoming. The private, seated tasting, available for groups of up to six, demonstrates this with a deep dive into Bennett Lane’s top-end wines. Guests are expertly led through a tasting of four of the winery’s best, including the Reserve or Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Each wine is explored in depth, with time for questions and discussion. This intimate tasting is a great example of the warm, hospitable style for which Bennett Lane is known — relaxed, informative and above all, friendly.
TOP EXPERIENCES
Bennett Lane Custom Blending
The most exclusive experience at Bennett Lane features a vineyard tour and a sensory evaluation seminar focused on Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah — the principal components in Bennett Lane’s signature red Maximus blend — followed by a custom blending experience, where you will blend your own bottle of Maximus Red Feasting Wine using the same lab techniques and equipment a winemaker would use. Then you’ll bottle, cork, foil and label your very own bottle.
Seated Tasting Experience
Guests are greeted upon arrival and seated at a private table, where a specialist will lead your group through a tasting of four of Bennett Lane’s top-end wines, including their Reserve or Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This intimate and relaxed setting is a bit like having a personal wine steward in your living room, with plenty of time for tasting and exploring each wine in depth. Moving at a leisurely pace, your personal wine expert will share the story of each bottling and details about wine- making, fruit sourcing, cellaring and more.
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