http://www.bennettlane.comRSS feeds for BennettLaneWinery60http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Five-fun-things-to-do-in-Napa.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=15http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=15&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Five-fun-things-to-do-in-Napa.aspxFive Fun Things to do in Napa By Liza Zimmerman Yes, we have all spent time in Napa. A lot of the wineries produce boring, overpriced wines. And the traffic on 29 is a killer during summer weekends. It's best to get away during the week, but if you can't these deals are still good on the weekends: View Article  blaneThu, 31 Jul 2008 17:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:15http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Robert-Whitley-Wine-Talk-with-Robert-Whitley.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=17http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/Robert-Whitley-Wine-Talk-with-Robert-Whitley.aspxBennett Lane 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points Bennett Lane is a relatively recent addition to the landscape around the village of Calistoga. Its strongest suit is pure, bold, mouth-filling Napa Valley cabernet, and there is no finer example of that than the 2005 vintage. It delivers a gorgeous nose of ripe cassis, with a hint of cedar and vanillin. The texture is slightly grippy in the most positive sense, and there is tremendous fruit lift through the mid-palate. This is a darkly fruited cabernet of uncommon depth, with exceptional palate length and persistence of flavor. And it's supple enough to enjoy tonight, though this is one Napa cabernet I wouldn't hesitate to lay down for several years.blaneTue, 29 Jul 2008 17:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Southern-Living-August-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=16http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/Southern-Living-August-2008.aspxCalifornia Wine Country: A Trip to Remember Summer's probably my favorite time to visit Napa and Sonoma -- the nights are cool, everything's lush and green, the roads and wineries are not nearly as crowded as they are in the fall, and, compared to the South, there's almost no perceptible humidity (which I'll take all day long). Join me as I look back on a recent trip (which was out of this world!)...... Next stop: A "wine blending experience" at Bennett Lane Winery (3340 Highway 128, Calistoga, Napa; 707-942-6684) Scott's Picks: Maximus, White Maximus, Los Carneros Reserve Chardonnay The staff-lead Custom Wine Blending Experience is a splurge (at $175 a person for a party of 6 to 8), but it's definitely worth it...at least once...and with a few good friends. (Call to check on pricing for parties of 1 to 4, or more than 8.) The Experience also includes a wine and cheese pairing, and a limo ride to and from your hotel (within the Calistoga or St. Helena areas) -- I reckon when you add it all up it's actually a pretty solid value. If you're interested, be sure to call ahead to schedule a time. The winery is open to the public daily from 10am to 5:30pm. Guests are also welcome to use the winery's picnic area. Don't miss the dark chocolate and Maximus pairings every Saturday -- call to check on times. For more information, call 707-942-6684. Bennett Lane owner Randy Lynch is a man on a mission to introduce wine to beer-loving NASCAR fans. Like his long-time pal, Richard Childress (who produces outstanding wines at his winery in North Carolina), Randy is heavily involved in racing as well as his growing winery. In fact, Randy and his wife, Lisa, are the first California winery to own a NASCAR team. The couple's also partnering with Infineon Raceway in Sonoma to serve Maximus -- their rich, full-bodied red -- by the glass in the track's new entertainment zone. View Article blaneMon, 28 Jul 2008 17:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/Forth-Worth-Star-Telegram-July-16-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=19http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=19&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/19/Forth-Worth-Star-Telegram-July-16-2008.aspxWines of the World: Bennett Lane NApa Valley Maxim   By Renie and Sterling Steves Unforgettable....Bennett Lane Maximus Red Feasting Wine 2005 ($35) wine lasts in the mouth and in the memory. It's juicy and pleasantly viscous. No shy notes here, it's big. Wine carries to the dark, dense side of your palate. It sits there and waits for food. Holds cherry jam, cassis jelly and red raspberry flavors in the mouth along with cocoa and hints of vanilla. Love this wine. It's velvety and gracious. Oh, by the way, Maximus Red is 64 percent cabernet sauvignon, 25 percent merlot and 11 percent syrah...an interesting mix of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals. Maximus White Feasting Wine 2007 ($28) is mainly sauvignon blanc with a little chardonnay and a whiff of muscat. Since it was fermented and aged in stainless steel, the wine displays incredible notes of mandarin orange, key lime and white peaches in the aroma. If the wine isn't icy cold, it displays the roundness of ripe pear and ruby red grapefruit in taste. The label is elegant. In homage to Roman Emperor Magnus Maximus, a notorious wine lover and gourmand, there is an ancient coin on the label issued in 385 AD during his reign. Located on Highway 128 approximately two miles north of Calistoga, Calif., Bennett Lane Winery is open to the public daily.  blaneWed, 16 Jul 2008 17:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:19http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-Wine-Skinny.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=20http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-Wine-Skinny.aspx2007 Bennett Lane White Maximus Weekend Wine for July 14, 2008 -- Summer Refreshers As hot and steamy July unfolds before us, we're reaching for thirst-quenching wines for dunking in a bucket of ice on the back patio. Here are a few whites (and a rosé!) at a range of price points that we've particularly enjoyed lately:Bennett Lane 2007 Maximus White Napa Valley ($28). Mostly Sauvignon Blanc, with Chardonnay and Muscat, this white blend offers lovely honeysuckle and citrus aromas and flavors, with focused mandarin orange and grapefruit notes balanced by richer pear and crisp nectarine. Folds together on a juicy, long finish. Ready to drink nowblaneMon, 14 Jul 2008 17:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20