Courtney Benham
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Courtney Benham 2011 Gewurztraminer (Russian River Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $16
This is a fun, easy drinker, showing zippy acidity and lots of mouthwatering clove and vanilla notes that frame flavors of Asian pear, orange and honeysuckle. It tastes just a bit off-dry, but it’s refreshing and will pair well with Vietnamese and Ethiopian poultry-based dishes.
— S.H.
(12/31/2012)
Courtney Benham 2005 Zinfandel (Dry Creek Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
Deliciously showcases the variety in a pure, classic way, while retaining the elegant balance of a light Pinot. With its silky mouthfeel, the complex flavors are all Zin, showing wild berries, gingersnap cookie, cocoa and vanilla, and a rich array of pepper, cinnamon and other spices. Great job from this second label of Martin Ray.
— S.H.
(12/1/2007)
Courtney Benham 2008 Cabernet Franc (Diamond Mountain)
- Best Buy
- $15
Tastes so good, feels so smooth, that the low price is a shocker. The rich, ripe black cherry, olive and sandalwood flavors are wrapped into beautifully soft, intricate tannins, and the finish is impressively long and spicy. How Courtney Benham can sell a wine this good at this price is a miracle.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Courtney Benham 2009 Reserve Malbec (Alexander Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
What a great red wine, just about perfect for steak. It’s dry, full-bodied and tannic, with big, ripe blackberry and blueberry flavors. A little rustic, yes, but terrific for drinking now, and easily one of the best California Malbecs ever. And look at that price.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
Courtney Benham 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Diamond Mountain)
- $40
This wine is rich and dense with blackberry, cassis liqueur and cedar flavors. It’s frankly delicious, but those tannins are really hard—that’s Diamond Mountain for you. Will be more mellow in 6–7 years, but it’s fine now with a nice steak.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
Courtney Benham 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $25
Go ahead and taste this Cabernet alongside bottlings that cost twice as much—it holds its head high. Dry and smooth on the palate, it has complex flavors of blackberries, currants, herbs and spices. It feels a little light in body, but very graceful and elegant.
— S.H.
(9/1/2012)
Courtney Benham 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Mount Veeder)
- Cellar Selection
- $40
A strong Cabernet, even an aggressive one, with very ripe, punchy blackberry and dried currant flavors that are deep and long lasting. The tannins are powerful, too. End result is a tough young wine that wants some time in the cellar. Stash until 2015.
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Courtney Benham 2010 Reserve Chardonnay (Edna Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Brilliantly ripe pineapple, tangerine and lemon fruit flavors mark this savory young Chardonnay. It shows the citrusy acidity of the cool-climate Edna Valley, with a long, spicy finish. Clean and mouthwatering, it offers a lot for the price.
— S.H.
(3/1/2012)
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