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NApA VALLEY | WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEK34BENNETT LANE WINERYOpen by appointment from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.3340 Highway 128, just north of Calistoga(707) 942-6684 | www.bennettlane.comBENNEtt LANE WiNERYA Feast for the Senses this ThanksgivingLocated just north of downtown Calistoga, family-owned Bennett Lane Winery’sfriendly and casual tasting room is one wine country destination worth the drivenorth. The winery caters to all of the senses, offering guests one of the premier tastingexperiences in the valley, and offers the perfect slice of fall as harvest at the winerycomes to a close.Bennett Lane’s tasting room has become known as the friendliest tasting room inthe valley and this fall they are proud to share two incredible tasting options, sure toplease everyone from the wine beginner to the true Cabernet collector. Their flagship$15 flight buys guests tastes of four of Bennett Lane’s wines, the Chardonnay, theMaximus Red Feasting Wine blend, and two vintages of their acclaimed Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon. In addition, they are offering their Reserve Cabernet Sauvignonflight for $40 person. This tasting flight includes a sample of the highly rated 2006and 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and their single vineyard Estate Lynch FamilyVineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. With only 99 cases of this Calistoga AVA wine and arating of 94 Points in Wine Enthusiast, it is a rare treat. Don’t miss this stop – it is fastbecoming the must see destination for wine lovers visiting California’s newest AVA.The Maximus “feasting wine” blends are the perfect for the top feast of the year:Thanksgiving. The red “feasting wine” blend has had wine lovers flocking to BennettLane’s tasting room since its inception. The current release 2008 Maximus RedFeasting Wines is being hailed as the best deal in the valley – and was awarded 94Points in Wine Enthusiast. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, thiswine will please all of your guests this holiday season. According to Bennett Laneowner Randy Lynch, “Our goal at Bennett Lane is to make wines of outstandingquality year after year,” he says. “We make every effort to use only the finest fruit andbring it to fruition in the bottle through meticulous winemaking.” In addition to thered blend, they also produce “White Maximus,” a Sauvignon Blanc blend with a touchof Chardonnay. This aromatic white is the perfect partner to all of your holiday meals.For the more ambitious Napa-goer, Bennett Lane offers exclusive flight packages intheir own hot air balloon. The first winery branded hot-air balloon of its kind in thevalley, the Bennett Lane Winery balloon was launched for the first time this fall.“Who doesn’t love a hot-air balloon? We are thrilled to be able to offer our guests aunique way to experience Napa Valley, with our signature Bennett Lane Winery brandof hospitality,” said Bennett Lane Winery owner Randy Lynch. Bennett Lane Wineryhas partnered with Calistoga Balloons (www.calistogaballoons.com) to offer standardand private flight packages for guests who would like to experience the thrill of ridingin their hot air balloon. Private flights in the balloon are available in either, two, fouror six person options and include a limousine pickup from an up-valley hotel prior tolaunch, a Bennett Lane flight jacket and brunch at Meadowood. Also included in thispackage is a private reserve tasting at Bennett Lane Winery following the flight. Theprices for this package are $1999, $2399 and $2899 for two, four and six peoplerespectively.A standard flight with a group in the hot air balloon includes a Bennett Lane flighthat, brunch at Meadowood - The Grill and a tour and tasting at Bennett Lane thatincludes a picnic lunch. Transportation to and from the launch site is provided;guests must provide their own transportation to the winery. This package is pricedper individual and costs $339 per guest.www.WineCountryThisWeek.com