Sonoma Valley · Sonoma County · Glen Ellen
Benziger Family Winery
Biodynamic estate with tram tours.
Last verified: March 2026
About
Benziger Family Winery, located on Sonoma Mountain, has been crafting exceptional wines for over three generations, guided by a commitment to Biodynamic farming since 1995. The winery is renowned for its vibrant, site-expressive Bordeaux-style wines, including the first Demeter-certified Biodynamic wine from Sonoma County, showcasing the unique terroir of the estate. Visitors can enjoy immersive vineyard tours and tastings that highlight the winery's dedication to sustainability and eco-responsible practices.
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Visit Info
Leashed dogs welcome in tasting room and outdoors
Picnic Friendly
Tram tours for families; top family-friendly lists
Confirm policies with winery before booking
Tasting Experiences
Taste of the Estate
$45Indoor seated tasting in the Ranch House of five Biodynamic Estate wines paired with estate olive oil, French bread, Marcona almonds, and local cheeses. $36 for members.
60 minReservation Required
Biodynamic Tractor Tour
$45Ride through the vineyards on the award-winning Biodynamic Tractor Tram Tour. Explore Sonoma Mountain Estate and learn about Biodynamic farming. Concludes with a tasting of four limited-production wines. Complimentary for members.
90 minReservation Required
Reserve Seated Tasting
$35Flight of five exclusive small-production Biodynamic Estate wines in the Ranch House with a Wine Specialist. $25 for members.
60 minReservation Required
Tribute Estate Tour & Tasting
$85Tour of the Sonoma Mountain Estate with organic farming and wine cave stop. Concludes with seated tasting of Biodynamic wines paired with local cheese. Voted Best Winery Tour by USA Today 10Best. $68 for members.
Reservation Required
Brunch Bites & Morning Delights
$75Chardonnay brunch flight in the Ranch House paired with bites from the Estate and local purveyors. Finishes with flagship Tribute paired with Sonoma Chocolatiers. $60 for members.
Reservation Required
Wine Tasting
$25Casual exploration of winery-exclusive organic and sustainable wines in the Tasting Room. Walk-ins welcome. Complimentary for members.
Wines
| Wine | Type | Vintage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chardonnay Ripe pear and tropical fruit notes with balanced acidity. | 🥂Chardonnay | NV |
Chardonnay
Ripe pear and tropical fruit notes with balanced acidity.
🥂ChardonnayNV
Hours
Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-17:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00
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