http://www.bennettlane.comRSS feeds for BennettLaneWinery60http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Biggerthanyourheadnet-September-30-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=8http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Biggerthanyourheadnet-September-30-2008.aspxBennett Lane 2007 White Maximus   by Fredric Koeppel Eight White Wines to Ease You into Autumn Last week, I wrote about the Bennett Lane Maximus Red Feasting Wine 2005, Napa Valley. Now it's the turn of the Bennett Lane Maximus White Feasting Wine 2007, Napa Valley. The blend is 86 percent sauvignon blanc, 12 percent chardonnay and 2 percent muscat, the latter smidgeon contributing, no doubt, to an irresistible and slightly astringent aroma of some chaste little white mountainside flower. This is surrounded by crisp apple, lush and lively tangerine, lemon curd and lemon balm. Pretty heady stuff, all right. This is an elegantly proportioned wine, though, nicely layered with limestone and pure citrus, scintillating acid and a soft burr of oak that permeates the structure the way that ink spreads across the lines of an etching plate. Spiced grapefruit gives the bracing finish a tang. Excellent. About $28.blaneTue, 30 Sep 2008 15:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Biggerthanyourheadnet-September-23-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=9http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Biggerthanyourheadnet-September-23-2008.aspxNapa & Sonoma: 12 Cabernets from 2005 Bennett Lane 2005 Maximus It's a bold move to name your cabernet blend Maximus and then give it the nickname "Feasting Wine;" shades of banquets and revelry! The Bennett Lane Maximus "Red Feasting Wine" 2005, Napa Valley, however, is densely structured enough that I would hesitate to open a bottle for tonight's banquet; feasting in 2010 through 2015 or ‘16 would be more like it. The blend is 64 percent cabernet sauvignon and 25 percent merlot, and you would be forgiven for thinking that we're on our way to something modeled on St. Estephe or St. Julien, except that the other 11 percent is syrah, a grape that the Bordelaise don't even dream about. Maximus ‘05 opens with distinct aromas of cedar, tobacco and walnut shell that unfold around elements of intense and concentrated black currant, black cherry and plum. The flavors are similar, but deep, rich and spicy, quite earthy and minerally. The texture is dense and chewy with slightly gritty tannins that help make this a solid and substantial wine rather than a supple or vibrant one. Very Good+ with a nod toward Excellent potential in three or four years. About $35.blaneTue, 23 Sep 2008 15:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Brentwood-Magazine-September-2008.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=10http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Brentwood-Magazine-September-2008.aspxCreating A Satisfying Wine Cellar by Jenny Peters Bennett Lane Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Crafted from grapes sourced in both Calistoga, where Bennett Lane Winery makes its home, as well as further south in St. Helena, this Napa Valley Cab is a big wine, with a nose of cherry and cocoa and a textures mouthfeel that highlights tastes of raspberry and chocolate. It's a wine that is already drinking well, especially if paired with steak or game; or put it in the bottom of your cellar for a few years, when it will soften up even more and be a delight when you finally uncork it. View ArticleblaneMon, 22 Sep 2008 15:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/St-Helena-Star.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=13http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/St-Helena-Star.aspxUp and Down the Wine Roads with George Starke September 4, 2008 Bennett Lane Winery in Calistoga has launched a "Fruit and Flavors" wine-education program which includes a vineyard tour, a sensory evaluation seminar, a hands-on blending session and a gourmet cheese-tasting experience. The cost is $200 per person. Call 942-6684 for info.blaneThu, 04 Sep 2008 16:44:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Napa-Life.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=12http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Napa-Life.aspxAn Insider's Look at Napa Valley by Paul Franson September 1, 2008 Bennett Lane launches educational program Bennett Lane Winery has introduced a new program for visitors interested in learning the craft of blending wines at its tasting room in Calistoga. Winemaker Rob Hunter or a member of the winery‘s staff will lead groups of six or more through the Varietals, Fruit & Flavor program, which features a vineyard tour and a sensory evaluation seminar focused on Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah followed by a custom blending experience and gourmet cheese tasting. The price is $200 and includes transportation for groups from hotels and resorts in Calistoga and St. Helena in the winery‘s stretch limousine. For reservations, call 942-6684.blaneMon, 01 Sep 2008 15:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12