Quarterly Newsletters
Summer 2026 Newsletter
Summer 2026 Newsletter October 15th, 2026 It was a busy summer at BENOM, with plenty happening in the tasting room, the winery, and out among the vines. We welcomed the first wines from our 2024 vintage, bottled Origin and Reflet, and spent the warmer months tending to our estate vineyard in preparation for its first […]
Spring 2026 Newsletter
Spring 2026 Newsletter June 30th, 2026 As we pass the summer solstice, we’ve been looking back on a full spring at BENOM. In the vineyard, we finished shoot thinning and are now watching the vines settle into the growing season as we prepare for our first small estate harvest. We bottled new wines, welcomed many […]
Winter 2026 Newsletter
Winter 2026 Newsletter April 13th, 2026 As winter softens into spring, we find ourselves reflecting with gratitude on the season behind us – from the behind-the-scenes work in the cellar to the moments we’ve shared with you along the way, and everything in between. In the vineyard, we completed our first pruning of the […]
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Introducing French Colombard
French Colombard Takes Root at the BENOM Estate October 16, 2026 On September 8th, 2026, we celebrated a moment years in the making: the first harvest from the BENOM Estate. In the early morning hours, we brought in our first two varieties, Syrah and French Colombard, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for […]
Shoot Thinning the Estate Vineyard
Shoot Thinning: The Quiet Work that Shapes a Vineyard June 30, 2026 As spring gradually moves towards summer, new shoots emerge from the vines, reaching toward the sun and quickly filling the rows with vibrant green growth. That growth is a welcome sign of the season, but it also marks the beginning of one […]
What is a Pump-Over in Wine?
What is a Pump-Over in Wine? By Ava Crouse October 4, 2024 Winemakers may not have control over nature, but their style shines through based on the decisions they make during the winemaking process. One of these decisions is the techniques used when fermenting and for cap management. In the US, punch downs have become […]
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Behind the Paso Robles “French Mafia” – SF Chronicle
Behind the Paso Robles “French Mafia” As seen in the San Francisco Chronicle Jess Lander visited Paso Robles to go behind the scenes with the “French Mafia:” BENOM, Clos Solène, L’Aventure, and Les Petites Canailles. In this article, she explains how the Asseo and Fabre family found their way to the Central Coast and built […]
BENOM Acquires 60-acre York Mountain Estate – Press Release
BENOM Named One of the Best Wineries to Visit in Paso Robles As seen in Paso Robles Daily News Arnaud and Guillaume Fabre, sixth-generation French winemakers and founders of BENOM, proudly announce the acquisition of their estate just eight years after their first vintage release in 2015. BENOM purchased a 60-acre property located in the […]
Why You Need to Visit Paso (And BENOM) – Thrillist
Why You Need to Visit Paso Robles (And BENOM) As seen in Thrillist BENOM was highlighted by Ari Bendersky of Thrillist as one of the must-visit wineries in Paso Robles Wine Country before it gains even more popularity. She explains several reasons why Paso is a world-class wine region, from its limestone and clay soil […]