Quarterly Newsletters
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 […]
Fall 2025 Newsletter
Fall 2025 Newsletter October 1, 2025 Fall brings a sense of energy that we look forward to in anticipation. It is a season shaped by the rhythm of harvest and the excitement it brings. This fall has been defined by momentum: the vineyard alive with activity, the estate continuing to take shape, and the joy […]
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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 […]
What to Know Before Wine Tasting in Paso Robles
What to Know Before Wine Tasting in Paso Robles By Ava Crouse September 9, 2024 Planning a trip for wine tasting in Paso Robles can be exciting but also a bit overwhelming. With over 200 wineries and countless acres of vineyards to explore, it’s difficult to know where to start. In this Paso Robles […]
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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 […]