1010 Big Tree Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Phone: (707) 963-5853
Fax: (707) 963 9546
Website: http://www.benesserevineyards.com
Benessere (“beh-NESS-eh-ray”) means “well-being” or “prosperity” in Italian.
The Benish family chose it to convey the feeling of life in their charming corner of the northern Napa Valley. In 1994, John and Ellen Benish purchased the 42-acre property north of St. Helena and restored the winery, vineyard and residence. Their first release was 135 cases of 1995 Sangiovese.
Situated between the western hills and the Napa River, on natural gravelly terraces, the property proved to be ideal not only for Sangiovese and Zinfandel, but also for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, two varieties used in the great proprietary blends of central Italy. We have expanded our selection of Italian varietals to include Pinot Grigio, Muscato di Canelli, Sagrantino and Aglianico.
We're a small family owned winery set among estate vineyards and gardens on a quaint lane in the northern Napa Valley. Benessere's unique country setting will enhance your “well-being” as you taste our Italian and Napa Valley artisan wines. Because we are small, we pride ourselves on individual attention to all our visitors. Everyone who comes is treated as company and we hope you will feel this when you visit us. Tastings are offered inside the tasting room in the charming, sunny-yellow farmhouse-winery or outdoors on a rose-bordered garden patio overlooking the vineyard.
Guests $15 per person, tasting of five wines. Tastings complimentary for Wine Club members and guests. Complimentary (and complementary!) tasting of chocolates and charcuterie for Club members (with appointment). Tastings complimentary for Napa Neighbors (with local driver’s license) plus one guest.
Tasting room open seven days a week, 10 am to 5 pm; tours & tastings by appointment, (707) 963-5853 ext 105