Awards & Accolades

Bench Vineyards Merlot

• 2020

  • Class Champion | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023

    Class Champion

  • Gold Medal | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023

    Gold Medal

  • Double Gold | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2023

    Double Gold Medal

  • 92 Points | Beverage Testing Institute

    Classic Merlot is really just a thing of beauty and it's a shame that so many people overlook it; don't miss this one.

• 2019

  • Beverage Testing Institute

    93 Points | 2/18/2022

  • Wine Spectator, April 30, 2022 Vol 47, No. 1

    89 Points, “Shows a supple mix of dried red cherry and currant flavors with notes of hot stone as well as sanguine hints on the mid palate. The finish is highlighted by cooking spice accents and hints of dried fig. Drink now.” Kim Marcus