Martha Stoumen, the "new CA" poster child with a dazzling line up of delicious, organic, thought-provoking wines. Benchlands is reminiscent of a Cerasuolo—somewhere between a dark rosé and a light red wine, highlighted by floral aromatics and a bright, fruitful core. This fascinating 6 grape blend from Mendocino justifies the hype. Blackberries, sour cherry, plum skin, violets and white pepper lead to silky tannins and suggests this is more suited to immediate consumption than cellaring. Drink chilled.