Benza Vineyards

Benza Vineyards, located in Oregon's Willamette Valley, specializes in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay wines. The winery's unique terroir is characterized by deep Laurelwood soils on top of volcanic Jory soil, resulting in rich, spicy flavors with dark cherry fruit notes in their Pinots and bracing acidity and floral notes in their Chardonnays. Benza Vineyards' 26-acre estate is situated near the Chehalem Mountains, just 35 minutes from downtown Portland, and is part of the newly established Laurelwood District AVA. The winery's signature wines have received critical acclaim, including 94-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling for their Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Ron Benza and Trish Damkroger founded Benza Vineyards in pursuit of creating a vertically integrated wine business that spans growing, production, and marketing. After years of searching for the perfect location, they settled on the Willamette Valley in 2010, drawn by its reputation as one of the world's premier Pinot Noir regions. The winery's tasting room offers visitors the opportunity to experience their wines firsthand, with a focus on showcasing the unique characteristics of their Laurelwood District terroir. Benza Vineyards is committed to expressing the very best of Oregon's wine country through their estate-grown wines and welcoming atmosphere.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.