Benessere Vineyards

Benessere Vineyards Italian Inspired Wines, Rooted in Napa Valley

Welcome to Benessere Vineyards, where we celebrate th Benessere is the Italian word for well-being.
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We are a small, family-owned, quality producer of Italian varietals, located north of Napa Valley where the soil is well suited for growing grapes. In 1994 John and Ellen Benish acquired the property, restoring the winery and residence. Their first release was 135 cases of 1995 Sangiovese. Since then they have added other Italian varietals, including Pinot Grigio, Moscato di Canelli, Sagrantino, a

nd Aglianico. Additionally, we produce a "Super Tuscan" style blend called Phenomenon as well as two awesome Zinfandels - one from our "Black Glass" Vineyard and one from the "Collins Holystone" Vineyard adjacent to our estate. The property is steeped in local history. Originally a cattle ranch, the land was converted to a thoroughbred horse operation, complete with racetrack. Occasionally we discover horseshoes in the vineyards. The next owner planted most of the 42 acres to grapes and transformed the barn into a wine cellar, leaving old stall doors as a reminder of the past. Local Indian tribes used obsidian from a nearby formation for tools and arrowheads. Our “Black Glass” Zinfandel vineyard is aptly named, as fragments are still found between the rows of vines. The Benish family chose the name Benessere to convey the unique qualities of the wholesome lifestyle found in their charming corner of the northern Napa Valley.

09/04/2026

Dolly said 9 to 5. During harvest, we’re up before the sun and still going long after. Rest easy, Dolly—you’ll be on repeat in the vineyard all season long!

08/28/2026

Dry ice is just frozen CO2–when it hits liquid it skips melting and goes straight to gas, which is what makes all that dramatic fog 🌫️.

10/10 would fog our wine again.

08/21/2026

Every cluster gets sorted by hand before it sees the crusher. Not glamorous, but it’s but it’s how the wine in your glass actually starts!

08/12/2026

3 attempts. 1 surrender. Turns out a winery that plants Italian varietals in Napa Valley isn’t great at following trends—on Instagram or otherwise. 🍾 🍇. Happy Harvest!

08/08/2026

Meet our newest harvest intern, age 3. Benefits include unlimited grapes 🍇

07/29/2026

🍇 First Day of Harvest, 2026 🍇
The vineyard crew is out before sunrise, hand-picking every cluster. Once the first bins are in, our winemaker Matt sabers a bottle of sparkling Pinot Grigio to bless the grapes—a splash for the crew, a splash for the vines. Then it’s off to the press. Here’s to the season ahead. Buona vendemmia! 🥂

07/23/2026

96 points. Double 🥇 🥇 Our 2025 Montepulciano just won top honors at the only competition dedicated to solely rosé/rosato. Come taste the winner 🍷 🌹

07/15/2026

Bet you didn’t see that one coming 🍇. Veraison is our favorite time to walk the vineyard—come see the color-change for yourself this season. Tag someone who thought all Pinot Grigio grapes were green 😉

06/12/2026

Napa is famous for Cabernet. We’re doing something different. 🍷 We are the ONLY estate producer of Aglianico in Napa Valley—grown right here on our property and made to show you a side of Napa you haven’t tasted yet. Drop a 🍇 if you want to know more.

06/06/2026

Our 2025 Nero d’Avola is a chillable red built for summer—dark cherry, wild strawberry, and a freshness you don’t expect from a red this beautiful.

Pop it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Open it on the patio. Tell someone about it.

Stop by the winery & vineyards to sample…

Address

1010 Big Tree Road
Saint Helena, CA
94574

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+17079635853

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