Plainville’s J. Timothy’s Taverne hosted a wine-pairing dinner and meet and greet featuring Sonoma’s Benziger wines on Jan. 30. Special guest Chris Benziger, Vice President of Trade Relations, Benziger Family Winery, was in attendance to discuss the history of his family’s winery with Joe Antosca, Division Manager, The Wine Group. Guests enjoyed a four-course dinner with each course paired with a different wine: Benziger Sauvignon Blanc, Benziger Chardonnay, Imagery Pinot Noir and Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon. Benziger, who also serves as the winery’s brand ambassador, travels the country sharing the Benziger Sonoma County portfolio of wines with fine wine shops and restaurants. During the event, he educated guests on the certified biodynamic and organic wines made through sustainable farming. Benziger oversees the home ranch and its many farm-related duties, including shepherding its flock of sheep and cows, tending to the estate’s vegetables and fruit trees, and producing the biodynamic preparations for the family’s vineyards. For more than 30 years, the family has grown grapes on its Sonoma Mountain ranch and its distinctive and expressive vineyards to create its award-winning wines.

Photos courtesy of J. Timothy’s Taverne.