Bennett Valley Cellars began its journey 60 years ago in the Veneta region of Italy.
Young Emilio Zanin eagerly worked in his grandfather's vineyard before and after school where
he learned to love the hard work necessary to make fine wine. After immigrating to
the United States in 1969, Emilio and his family have accomplished their life-long ambition of
having their own vineyards. Nestled in the pristine Bennett Valley appellation within Sonoma
Valley, Bennett Valley Cellars farms 40 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on two ranches:
Simpatico Ranch and Marina's Vineyard. The well drained volcanic alluvial soils and fog-cooled
climate create an ideal growing environment for producing wines with flavors and aromatic
characteristics unique to this beautiful valley.

Winemaker Toni Stockhausen's career was predestined. Born in Australia's renowned
Hunter Valley to the farmed winemaker Karl Stockhausen, Toni grew up in vineyards and lived
on the winery property, learning her father's art of winemaking. At Charles Stuart University in
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Toni studied Viticulture and Enology. After graduation, Toni
went on to serve as Winemaker at high-profile wineries: Tisdall Winery, Mildara Blass, and
Windsor Vineyards before coming to Bennett Valley Cellars. Toni's classical style of winemaking
is influenced by exposure to Old World Wines as well as making wine in Australia and California.
Today, Toni works closely with owners Emilio and Luca Zanin crafting small lots of Estate Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay as well as the Sonoma vineyards sourced BIN Series wines.

The Bin 6410 Pinot Noir exudes roasted hazelnut tones on the nose which are closely followed by the signature aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry fruit for which this wine is known. On the palate, the spice tones and tannins from the wood are supported with the rich fruit and a clean, crisp finish. This medium bodied Pinot Noir pairs well with fowl, smoked meats, hard cheeses and most any food from the backyard grill. 

14 months of oak aging.

14.5% ABV

pH 3.58

TA 5.51

Cases produced: 620

Soil type: mixed.

Bottling date: Aug 23 2022