The Benable crew plans to land in California and when they do, we'll sip some astounding wines from the Golden State! And you can, too! Purchase any from these lists directly from the winery, wine.com or your favorite wine shop.
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Napa Valley
Sonoma County
Paso Robles
Carneros
Santa Barbara
Napa Valley
Iconic, classic spot for internationally recognized wines.
Highly lauded, Far Niente is an exceptional Chardonnay.
Far Niente Chardonnay 2023
I love love love this Bordeaux blend from Opus One and you will, too!
Opus One Overture 2021
The reviews are stellar across the board and so is this wine! More, please!
Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
This wine is on Wine Spectator's Top 100 2024 list. It should be on yours, too!
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
With a multitude of awards, Chappellet Signature Cab Sauv never disappoints. Cheers to that!
Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Sonoma County
Laid back vibe pairs well with beautiful wines of old vines.
Every sip of this rich, broad Pinot Noir is a blessing!
Flowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022
This Pinot Noir is a delicious splurge that's totally worth it! Celebrate!
Williams Selyem Eastside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2022
Well priced and oh-so-good, try this Petit Sirah from one of my favorite wineries!
Pedroncelli Estate Vineyards Petite Sirah 2020
Calling my Zinfandel lovers! This is a keeper!
Seghesio Cortina Zinfandel 2021
Buy a case of this Chardonnay from popular Chalk Hill - the price is just that good (and so is the wine!).
Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2023
Paso Robles
Known for their red Rhone wines, but there are so many other wines to love from this “going-rogue” region.
The ratings are astounding, the wine is incredible and the winery itself is drop-dead stunning. Winning all around!
DAOU Soul of a Lion Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Zin lovers are in luck over here in Paso Robles with this fabulous wine from Turley!
Turley Pesenti Zinfandel 2022
Very good, affordable Cab from Paso Robles is right here at Hearst Ranch Winery!
Hearst Ranch Bunkhouse Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Wine competition award winner, I love this well priced Cab! Enjoy!
San Simeon Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Known for its Cab Sauv, Eberle has made this incredible blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah - I was at the winery a couple of weeks ago and bought a bottle-terrific!
Eberle Cotes-du-Robles Rouge 2022
Carneros
Crisp, cool climate wines are in abundance in this area a stone's throw from San Pablo Bay.
I've been to Bouchaine in Carneros and absolutely love the wines and property. This is a memorable wine to sip.
Bouchaine Estate Pinot Noir 2021
A little bubbly from this gorgeous winery? Yes, please!
Domaine Carneros Brut 2020
A solid cool-climate Chardonnay from Hudson in Carneros, grab a bottle now!
Hudson Chardonnay 2022
One of my favorite bubbles from one of my favorite Carneros wineries, Gloria Ferrer! Visit the beautiful winery one day, too!
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs
Yes to this lovely Sauvignon Blanc from the stellar Cuvaison winery in Carneros. Crabcakes, please!
Cuvaison Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Santa Barbara
Where luxury and cool vibes intersect, the wines from Santa Barbara are exactly like that!
Bright and cheerful, grab a bottle of this beautiful Pinot Noir from the iconic Fiddlestix Vineyard.
