Imagery Estate Winery was formed from a thirst of experimentation. The winery is dedicated towards crafting rare wines from uncommon varietals and character-rich vineyards. At Imagery Estate Winery, the idea has always been to push the boundaries of convention and wine-making traditions. Based in the Sonoma Estate, the wines from Imagery Estate combine the traditional varietals with a little twist of their own. This unconventional approach inspires richly expressive wines.

At the 2018 London Wine Competition, wines from Imagery Estate Winery were among the winners. The two wines that were awarded were:

Chardonnay: The Chardonnay was awarded a silver medal at the competition after being scored 85 points by the judges. An elegant wine, the Chardonnay has aromas of apple, lime and pear. The addition of Chennin Blanc and subtle oak boosts the wine’s brightness and floral characteristics. Flavors of red apple and honeysuckle coat the mid-palate, leaving a feeling of balance with a bright acid finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon: The Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded a bronze medal at the competition. The wine contains a touch of Petite Sirah which brings notes of spice and pepper to it. At the entry there is dark fruit of black cherry with spice, cinnamon and clove. Cola flavours are brought in the middle by the smooth integrated oak while the finish contains vanilla toast which enhances the wine’s soft balanced texture.

At Imagery Estate Winery, emphasis is laid on blending the spirit of Sonoma Estate with the most popular varietals. They believe in shining the spotlight on interesting varietals, wine rock stars they believe are not given enough attention. Whether it is a wine lover looking for a traditional varietal with a delicious twist or a small production unique varietal, Imagery Estate Winery offers it all. Started by Joe Benzinger for his love of the lesser known varietals and continued by his daughter Jamie, Imagery Estate Winery offers a unique experience to all wine lovers at their wine tasting room.