Benziger Family Winery

North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

8.6174 ratings
8.49 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jeff Shapiro

Apple, kiwi, grapefruit and apricot.
Pale/colorless. Lacks depth but is very crisp.
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Apple, kiwi, grapefruit and apricot.
Pale/colorless. Lacks depth but is very crisp.
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1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2017
Michelle Hale

Buttery, light and great for a warm summer meal!

Buttery, light and great for a warm summer meal!

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Had an opportunity to taste the 2013 & 2014 side by side. Clean, clear bright pale yellow, stone and citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate shows grapefruit and crisp apple fruit flavors and some grassy and mineral notes. The wine finished about medium and was a bit better than 2013. Tasting Sample.

Had an opportunity to taste the 2013 & 2014 side by side. Clean, clear bright pale yellow, stone and citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate shows grapefruit and crisp apple fruit flavors and some grassy and mineral notes. The wine finished about medium and was a bit better than 2013. Tasting Sample.

Oct 22nd, 2016
Max Gottesfeld

Grapefruit, citrus, grassy notes on the palate, acidity lingers. #chairmansselection PA price $10.99

Grapefruit, citrus, grassy notes on the palate, acidity lingers. #chairmansselection PA price $10.99

Feb 26th, 2015
Paul Weil

Slightly more residual sugar than your average SB, this wine is smooth as silk and not citric at all. Paired nicely with Cantonese cuisine.

Slightly more residual sugar than your average SB, this wine is smooth as silk and not citric at all. Paired nicely with Cantonese cuisine.

May 5th, 2014
James Borders

I was blinded on this and it ended a friendship. This was so out of balance. Loads of grapefuit, acidified (I believe), more herbal / grassy character than any domestic SB should have.

I was blinded on this and it ended a friendship. This was so out of balance. Loads of grapefuit, acidified (I believe), more herbal / grassy character than any domestic SB should have.

Dec 16th, 2013
Sipping Fine Wine

Clean, clear pale yellow, light citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate still has zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy notes. The wine finished short with earthy tones. Tasting Sample.

Clean, clear pale yellow, light citrus fruit aromas, and floral notes. Palate still has zesty sour green apple fruit flavors and some grassy notes. The wine finished short with earthy tones. Tasting Sample.

Oct 21st, 2016
Tree Kilpatrick

Pours a silvery golden hue. Smells like fresh copy paper and pears. Flavors are classic. Hint of sour cream to go with the pear-lemon tartlet. Plenty of grippy wet rock stuff too. Maybe some grass. Not too heavy on the citrus. It’s a nice CA S.B. And sustainable to boot.

Pours a silvery golden hue. Smells like fresh copy paper and pears. Flavors are classic. Hint of sour cream to go with the pear-lemon tartlet. Plenty of grippy wet rock stuff too. Maybe some grass. Not too heavy on the citrus. It’s a nice CA S.B. And sustainable to boot.

Oct 9th, 2020
Robert Mitchell

Green apple, grapefruit. Very light bodied, tart acidity.

Green apple, grapefruit. Very light bodied, tart acidity.

Oct 23rd, 2019
Christina Maxwell

Not great. Wouldn't drink it again. $15 WF

Not great. Wouldn't drink it again. $15 WF

Aug 16th, 2019