Winery glen ellen ca little vineyards family winery home. Vinovisit benziger family winery profile information. Wines will be shipped to your home prior to your event, the cost of which is included in the package. While visiting glen ellen, you can taste these excellent wines, including many awardwinners, by visiting local wineries and tasting rooms. If youre going wine tasting in the sonomanapa area, definitely make a reservation at cuvaison and ask for paul and his cute lil dog josie to take care if you. Both the house and the wines of glen ellen have stood the test of time. Our team is our family and our core purpose is a shared passion for our wine, music, and a sense of place we call home.
Glen ellens three lady winemakers literally put the. Weve been exploring the intersection of wine and art for over thirty years. Its not surprising that the charming village of glen ellen pop. Bucklin winery old hill ranch, glen ellen, california. In the heart of the california wine country stands the picturesque glen ellen house surrounded by vineyards. Arrowood winery 101 arnold drive, glen ellen website. Grown in fossils, our riesling is a 300 million year old rock star. He remembers her telling him about her familys trips to its famed tokay vineyard in glen ellen in sonoma county. Only one critic we track has tasted this california wine so far. Ours is a family winery in the truest sense, it is operated by benzigers.
Benziger family winery 1883 london ranch road glen ellen, ca 95442 888 4902739. Please note that not all the wines available at our winery are offered in our online store. In 1974, to keep some sanity and preserve his familys quality of life, bruce purchased an old dairy in glen ellen. Our host, philip, provided knowledgeable and humorous information about each wines terroir, creation, and a bit of history about the winery. Until then, thank you for your support and we look forward to raising a glass of wine with you soon. Although many of the wines at eric ross winery originate from other appellations, this rustically situated tasting room is very glen ellen, indeed. After i popped the artificial cork, the cherry and tannins were very noticeable. In 1986, squire and suzy fridell packed up their threeyear old daughter and all their worldly goods to trade the freeways and the sand of southern california for the back roads and fertile soil of sonoma valley. Tasting flights and seated experiences offered daily by appointment. Galen glen winery our selection of wines available for. Its a pleasant surprise to find that a serene and pastoral getaway can be so close and yet so private.
He drew inspiration both from his winemaking experiences in the. Glen ellen is also famous as the last home of jack london, author of call of the wild and numerous other books, who lived there from 1905 until his death in 1916, at the age of 40. In 1905 london bought the first of several ranches on sonoma mountain in glen ellen. The population was 784 at the 2010 census, down from 992 at the 2000 census. We produce our wines in limited quantities in order to focus on quality. Of course, it isnt all the history of glen ellen that draws people to this beautiful place, but also the timeless weather. Thompson the whole of glen ellen was severely damaged by the. Landmark historic sonoma ranch beltane ranch since. Stores and prices for concannon vineyard glen ellen proprietors rese.
This deal allowed the woodbenwardkrause branch of the family to retain the ranch as it is known today and continue the propertys 120 year history of agricultural hospitality. Viognier and syrah are star varietals poured by friendly folks in this barnstyle structure, located just across the road from an historic mill and winery. With a drive to cultivate the existing vineyard, bruce soon became intensely involved with all aspects of growing grapes, mentored by charlie wagner of caymus. Using proceeds from his prolific writing career, london acquired adjoining parcels over several years and expanded his ranch, also known as the ranch of good intentions. Zillow has 4 homes for sale in glen ellen ca matching wine country. Fisher, an author who wrote twentysix books about food, family, and travel. Yet tucked away in the sleepy hamlet of glen ellen is a wealth of wine tasting opportunities at wineries that span the whole history of winemaking in sonoma county, back to the very beginning. Benziger family winery has been sold to the wine group in a deal that closed on monday for an. Schermeister winery makes limited production native fermentation wines from napa valley and sonoma county, california. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. The four remaining siblings bob, joe, jerry, and patsy, with their spouses make their way to california. They purchased twentysix acres of raw land, just north of the village of glen ellen. Then his hand was probably black with all the stains from the newly made wines. Mountain top wine tasting at kunde family winery enjoy panoramic views of sonoma valley while tasting kundes wine offerings a 2hour, oneofakind journey begins with a private cave tour followed by a luxury coach tour of kunde estate to the tasting deck set at 1400 foot elevation.
After all, the towns name derives from a 1,000acre vineyard established there in 1868 by california pioneer charles v. My family loves sharing our estate ranch and providing guests with an agrarian experience that you will not get anywhere else. Invite friends and family to join and make it a fun and educational wine night in. Like other wineries in the area it maintains a wine club and public tasting room, and hosts weddings and other events. This exclusive tour provides a behindthescenes look at our biodynamically farmed sonoma mountain estate, winery, and wine cave.
It includes a section on italian swiss colony, as well as sections on the russian river, glen ellen and the valley of the moon, and santa rosa valley. Included in the sale were the benziger and imagery brands, the familys 85acre glen ellen ranch, two winemaking facilities in sonoma valley, current inventory and roughly 160 acres of vines. Pruning is complete, our cover crop is blooming, their nutrients being worked into the earth, and bud break is upon us. It would take intrepid visitors several days to visit the top wineries in glen ellen. While our sonoma valley estate is closed to guests for now, the annual rites of spring are in progress in our vineyards, and our organic farmers follow with their time honored patterns. A world of amazing wines await the adventurous palate during a visit to the numerous wineries surrounding glen ellen.
Like all the communities in sonoma valley, glen ellen is home to many vineyards and wineries including b. Bucklin winery old hill ranch glen ellen, california. We farm for flavors and craft wine with a distinct sense of place. Lush tasting rooms open to spacious patios that offer panoramic views of the pastoral glen ellen countryside. Little vineyards family winery produces award winning sonoma valley wines. A charming sonoma valley hotel near jack london state park experience the quaint village of glen ellen in the heart of the sonoma valley wine country.
A guide to sonomas best winery experiences, part 2 wine. Visit us we are still awaiting further direction from the state of california, but in an effort to protect the health and safety of our customers, staff and local communities, we will be closing our tasting room starting tomorrow, monday, march 16 th until further notice. Kivelstadt cellars was founded for our love of amazing california vineyards. Maria medina reports on how wine country fires left one glen ellen neighborhood in smoking ruins 1092017. Welcome to little vineyards family winery sonoma valley glen ellen, ca. There are some outstanding restaurants and places to stay in glen ellen. The entire benziger family portfolio of wine is certified sustainable, organic, or biodynamic. Our wines are crafted using methods usually reserved for twice the price in vineyards where the warm. Mar 29, 2017 top california winery killed by prohibition is reborn. Located in the heart of sonoma valley, loxton cellars is a working winery surrounded by 5 acres of estate vineyard. Please continue to check our website and social media channels for updates.
While visiting glen ellen, you can taste these excellent wines. Our roots run deep and this authenticity resonates with our customers. Jack london village 14301 arnold drive studio 28 glen ellen, ca 95442 707. Featuring a tasting room and art gallery, they are home to the wine orb, which holds 27 bottles of wine to maximize efficiency and continue to be sustainable. Glen ellen belongs to the sonoma mountain american viticultural area ava, or wine region, known for diverse microclimates on rocky hillside terrain. We create world class wines with a little family feel. We love challenging tradition and pushing the boundaries of whats expected. With a selection of both red and white, this tasting is a perfect introduction to our wines. It is well known for its petite sirah and concannon was the first winery to bottle this grape as a varietal wine in 1961. He had a home in glen ellen where he lived with his second wife from 1905 until his death in 1916.
Sip four of our classic and unique handcrafted wines including our signature cabernet sauvignon. Sonoma valley hotel in glen ellen, ca jack london lodge. This the hand of pat henderson, winemaker at kenwood vineyards, many weeks removed from the harvest. Learn about glen ellen winery and shop the best selection at wine. A visit to lasseter family winery will be an experience not to be forgotten. Like many vintners, the cacchiones cant wait out prohibition without going bankrupt, unless they bootleg their wine. Benziger family favorites cooking recipes with recommended matching wines the benzigers on.
By committing to native fermentation, our wines remain free of labcreated yeasts and instead. Each winery has its own personality and so do the wines. Visit us at imagery estate winery for a little style and a lot of fun. Trestle glen vineyards is named after the narrow gauge railroad constructed through sonoma valley in 1882 that connected the town of sonoma to glen ellen. It is the intent of ownerwinemaker, chris loxton, to produce handcrafted wines, made without compromise, that show balance and a sense of place.
Glen ellen reserve 2003 cab was the cheap wine of the night last night. Glen ellen is located in the wine country and is part of the sonoma mountain ava. This wine captures the rich history of americas early railroad expansion. His first winemaker was the nowfamous helen turley. Tree house sonoma county beautifulplaces luxury villa. Glen ellen is a censusdesignated place cdp in sonoma valley, sonoma county, california, united states.
Londons beauty ranch is now the 39acre jack london state historic park. Today we organically farm 14 acres of cabernet sauvignon. Just down the hill from jack london state park, the historic jack london lodge is surrounded by beautiful sonoma valley wineries, tasting rooms, championship golf, shopping, and outdoor adventure. Amazing exclusive sonoma mountain wines laurel glen vineyard. Complemented by wine and barrel tastings along the way, this experience includes a seated tasting of our estate wines in a private room inside our cave. Glen ellen is named after both a vineyard and a woman ellen mary stuart, one of sonoma valleys early winemakers. The sonoma and calabasas creeks meander through the tiny downtown area and the wilderness of nearby sonoma valley regional park, bouverie wildflower preserve, and jack london state historic park offer hiking trails and scenic vistas. Discover our recommended wineries near glen ellen in sonoma valley, ca. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Serendipity linked them to this special property in glen ellen where an enclave of french winemakers homesteaded over 100 years ago.
In 2015, the winery was bought by vintage wine estates. Concannon vineyard is the secondlargest winery in the livermore valley of california, producing around 30,000 cases annually. Our wines are produced in small lots and offerings vary from vintage to vintage. After selling grapes to other wineries for several years, cohn founded his own winery, b. We believe that wine should be tasted where it is grown, with those involved in nurturing it from the soil to the glass. Mike and bruno benziger purchase the historic wegener ranch on sonoma mountain in glen ellen. Fullbodied cabernet sauvignons are the areas calling card but many of the family run wineries offer other varieties.
Cabernet sauvignon was 1st planted at our sonoma mountain estate vineyard in 1968. A combination of high altitude, eastern exposure and rocky soils yields memorable wines that are a pure expression. Glen ellen wine trail top wineries to visit schug winery a. Cohn winery, benziger family winery, mayo family winery, and valley of the moon winery. After leaving a career in consulting in his early twenties, jordan kivelstadt traveled the world making wine in california, australia, chile and argentina. Just moments from the charming village of glen ellen and its cafes, restaurants and tasting rooms, the tree house looks out to hillsides of pristine woodlands covered in shades of green. Always fresh and delicious food and drink perfect for a romantic evening, casual lunch, or large party. In the summer, dont miss transcendence theatres broadway under the stars. Sonoma mountain cabernet sauvignonglen ellenlaurel glen. Varietals include cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, semillon, and zinfandel. Learn about glen ellen winery and shop the best selection at. The ranch is located at 11775 sonoma highway, between glen ellen and kenwood, 8 miles north of the sonoma. Laurel glen vineyard 969 carquinez avenue, glen ellen, ca 95442.
Anyone who enjoys sonoma county wines, their history, images of california from a more innocent time will treasure this book. This scottishthemed family owned winery produces small batches of highend wines. Kenwood vineyards glen ellen, california wineryvineyard. Enjoy your wine tasting on the glen ellen wine trail. His wifes name was ellen, so he called the beautiful spot glen ellen. Glen ellen is known for its rustic and natural beauty. This is above average in popularity for wines from the region. Fire destroys entire glen ellen neighborhood youtube. Glen ellen is the location of jack london state historic park including the wolf house, sonoma valley regional park, and a former home of hunter s. Free shipping with stewardship and fedex pickup avai. Galen glen winery in andreas, pennsylvania crooked vines. Galen glen winery our history beginnings trips to germany and wine from hawaii via galens best friend collided to inspire galen and sarah to leave corporate jobs and acquire the troxell family double century farm. The glen ellen market is upscale and is an excellent place to pick up a picnic lunch to go along with a great day of wine tasting. A biodynamic vineyard property in glen ellen, benziger offers a popular tour of its ranch that gives visitors views of scottish highlander cows, sheep and buzzing insects.
Remains of the original train trestle that crossed sonoma creek can still be found on the vineyard property. Galen glen winery produces exquisite cool climate wines from our twenty acre vineyard in the lehigh valley ava. After a raid led by evil federal agent crowell, and threatening letters sent by john from prison, lars and rosa launder johns remaining cash by purchasing their own vineyard in glen ellen. Reservations available from 10am5pm tuesday saturday. For example, benziger family winery, a biodynamic wine pioneer, offers not just great wine but also tram tours of its extensive vineyards and grounds. Top california winery killed by prohibition is reborn. They say that you can always tell what someone does for a living just by looking at the hands. Our tribute estate tour will satisfy the palate of any wine enthusiast. Wine country glen ellen real estate 4 homes for sale zillow.
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