By: Ed “The Wine Guy”
Benziger
Family Winery uses certified biodynamic, organic, and sustainable farming
methods. While having similar aromas and flavors of a New Zealand Sauvignon
Blanc - grapefruit, lime, and minerality - this Sauvignon Blanc is less
intense, less fruit-forward, as are the Sauvignon Blancs from France and Chile.
I have long-admired the Sauvignon Blanc wines from Chile. This wine is aged in
stainless steel drums and left on its lees (deposits of dead yeast mainly,
which helps to develop more complexity and mouthfeel, especially a creaminess).
This is my preferred style of Sauvignon Blanc. Benziger Family Winery was
recently purchased by The Wine Group, a corporate conglomerate, which promises
to continue with the green-farming tradition.