You say "benwa," I say "benoyt," but let's not call the whole thing off.

by Contributor

In Short
Fred and Mary Benoit opened Chateau Benoit in 1979, planting grapes for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Muller-Thurgau. In November 1999, the Benoits sold the winery to Columbia Empire Farms, a local agricultural firm. The winery still offers a wide range of varietals. Best bets are the Pinot Noir Reserve, the consistently pleasant Muller-Thurgau, and Sweet Sophia and Sweet Marie--dessert wines made from late-harvested Riesling and Gewurztraminer.