Bennett Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

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Bennett Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

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I am SUPER excited this morning. I received an email explaining that one of their regular buyers had to back out from purchasing some Cabernet Sauvignon and would I be interested in buying it.

So this year, I'll be making 350 pounds of Cab Sauv as well as 350 pounds of Zinfandel. Both from Sonoma County, both I'll be hand picking myself.

I would like to also make a Malbec and have inquired with Tzabaco Rancho Vineyards but haven't solidified anything yet.

I'm also tempted to grab some Syrah from Bennett Ridge as well but that's starting to become a lot of wine. I'm planning to acquire barrels this year too so with the madness of over tripling production size, I'll be figuring out life with barrels. This will be an exciting year for wine making no doubt.

Reader Comments

Bob Bennett:

Posted Dec 31, 1969 at 3:59pm

Ryan
Ran across your vinesugar blog today. Nice site with lots of good stuff.
One suggested correction. We are not in Bennett Valley. We are Bennett Ridge Vineyard in Russian River Valley.
Following is a blog you might find interesting.

http://www.zimbio.com/Wine/articles/pmDhZ_eqU18/Garage+Enologists+Bennett+Ridge+Vineyard+Russian

winenxt:

Posted Dec 31, 1969 at 3:59pm

Nice site and articles too..
please check out site www.winenxt.com
And let me know your suggestions

Anthony:

Posted Dec 31, 1969 at 3:59pm

I'm new to the whole wine scene, and I'm trying to learn more about the different types of grapes first. Are the grapes used in Zinfandel the same as used in a bottle of Friendship School White wine?