Benson Vineyards Estate Winery

About

Our Mediterranean-inspired estate winery overlooks Lake Chelan. Our warm, north shore, south facing slope vineyard produces premium-quality Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, and Ice Wine. It's all about the wine here at Benson Vineyards Estate Winery and we feel we have the perfect setting...from the quietness of the first morning sun, to the dramatic sunset in the evening. You will not find a more beautiful and relaxing area in Lake Chelan! So to all of you....Come for the View, Stay for the Wine!

Location Description

Located on the sunny south shore of Lake Chelan with sweeping views of the lake.

Features

  • Wines made in Washington's newest wine growing regions.

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Average Bottle Price

$ 28

History

Benson Vineyards Estate Winery is family owned and operated. Paul & Kathy Benson from Mill Creek, WA (mom and dad) fell in love with Lake Chelan while vacationing with their two son's Scott & Jeff in the late 1970's. They soon made their vacation cottage into a full time residence after Paul retired in 1996. In retirement Paul and Kathy visited many wine growing areas. After several enjoyable and fact finding trips to the Okanagan wine region of British Columbia, they began talking seriously about growing grapes in the Chelan area. After nearly two years of research and joining the Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers, they asked both sons to join the exciting new adventure!

In 2004 the story really began with the first harvest! The winery is 100% estate, and currently has 7 red and 4 white varieties planted.

The tasting room doors opened in the spring of 2005 with only a few wines to share...but that was only the beginning! Today when you visit the friendly tasting room there are over 12 different wines for you to sample...but not at the same time mind you!

Practices & Techniques

We only produce wines made from our own grapes grown here on the north shore in the Lake Chelan AVA. We control all aspects of production, growing, fermentation, bottling, and sales & distribution. Quality and approachability are the hallmarks of our red and white wines. Our 5000 case production facility is located on our vineyard site next to our tasting & retail sales facility. This means we can harvest from the vineyard and move the fruit to our fermentation rooms very quickly. No trucks. No shipping. No fruit from outside our estate. This process is the best for our wines and more importantly for the environment. We have a very low carbon footprint as we minimize the use of transportation of fruit to the winery and the trucking of finished product away from the facility as most sales are right here on site. Our fruit is sustainably grown with very little inputs except for sun, water, and the occasional canopy spray to keep the molds and mildew away from our grapes.

Estate Vineyards / AVA

Benson Vineyards sits high atop a hillside overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Chelan. Located on the bountiful north shore our grapevines are planted in sandy loam soil deposited by receding Cascade Mountain glaciers thousands of years ago. These glaciers provide us with the crystal clear water we irrigate our vines with today. The hot days and cool nights allow us to produce such a variety of wines! By 2002 we had planted 23 acres of vineyard to 10 different vinifera grape varieties. In 2004 the story really began with the first harvest! The winery is 100% estate, and currently has 7 red and 4 white varieties planted.

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Hours

Mon - Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Address

754 Winesap Ave
Manson, Washington 98831
United States

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