Awards & Accolades
Bench Vineyards Merlot

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2020
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Class Champion | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023
Class Champion
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Gold Medal | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023
Gold Medal
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Double Gold | San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition | January 2023
Double Gold Medal
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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.
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Class Champion | Rodeo Uncorked Wine Competition | February 2023
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2019
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Beverage Testing Institute
93 Points | 2/18/2022
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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
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Beverage Testing Institute