Tag: Autumn
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Cabernet Franc Day: Celebrate the Collector’s Red
Cabernet Franc Day is the perfect moment to explore one of the wine world’s most expressive and versatile reds. From Loire Valley icons to Napa Valley standouts, these wines offer lifted aromatics, refined structure, and effortless pairing potential for the holiday season. Discover three remarkable bottles and why they deserve a place on your table…
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The Biggest Benchmark Bin Sale in 23 Years Is Here
Benchmark Wine Group is launching the largest Bin Sale in its 23-year history — a once-a-year chance to secure impeccably stored, back-vintage wines starting at just $25. Fueled by record demand and extraordinary cellars arriving in Napa, this event offers unprecedented access, deep discounts, and rare bottles collectors seldom see priced this low.
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Cheers to Togetherness!
Sharing Wine with Family & Friends This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is all about gathering, gratitude, and (let’s be honest) great food and drink (Shop our Thanksgiving wine guide here). Wine can elevate your holiday feast, sparking conversation and delighting your guests. But serving wine for a crowd can be tricky. This year, consider thinking beyond the…
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An Insider’s Look at Champagne This Holiday Season
Step inside Champagne’s most coveted cellars this holiday season. From grower gems to prestige cuvées, discover how collectors are redefining what it means to celebrate — one bottle at a time. Explore market insights, rare vintages, and Benchmark’s curated selection of Champagnes worthy of both your table and your cellar.
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Raise Your Glass: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Guide
Thanksgiving is a celebration of flavor, family, and yes… wine! As the turkey roasts and the table fills, the right wine can turn every dish into something unforgettable. Whether you’re carving, toasting, or sneaking the first bite of pumpkin pie, our Thanksgiving Pairing Guide ensures every pour will hit the perfect note. Throughout November, we’ll…
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Ghosts of the Vine: Napa & Sonoma’s Haunted Wineries
A Toast to the Afterlife: The Ghostly Side of Wine Country As autumn’s chill drifts through the valleys and fog curls between the vines, The Valley take on a different kind of magic. Beneath the golden leaves and cellar lanterns, whispers from centuries past seem to stir. For regions so deeply rooted in history, it’s…
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Fireside Moments & Wines That Match the Mood
As the days get shorter and the evenings stretch a little longer, there’s a quiet kind of magic in the shift. The first breath of chilled air. The soft flicker of candlelight. That irresistible urge to slow down and savor. This is the season of small comforts and the wines we reach for now seem…
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Perfect Wines for Perfect Autumn Moments
Perfect Wines for Perfect Autumn Moments As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall invites us to slow down and savor life’s simple pleasures. Think crunchy leaves underfoot, flickering candlelight, or the warmth of good company. You can’t help but to embrace the beauty of Autumn! We’ve curated a special collection of…
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