Bonterra Red Blends
Organic Mendocino reds, poured in Commack for three decades.
The story behind Bonterra
Bonterra's farming story starts in Mendocino County, where Barney Fetzer planted the estate in 1968 and the family went organic in 1987. The Bonterra label launched in 1993, and today it is the largest Regenerative Organic Certified winery in the United States. Grapes are certified organic by CCOF, and the estate reached ROC Silver in 2021 with sheep and chickens working the rows.
Viña Concha y Toro bought the company in 2011. Wine Enthusiast named it American Winery of the Year in 2016, the first fully organic vintner to take that honor. The red blends lean on Merlot, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Syrah, aged in French oak from six to sixteen months depending on the bottling.
Explore the Bonterra range
Four reds worth your attention, from the everyday Merlot to the structured Zinfandel, each one farmed organically and priced to open on a Tuesday.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonterra Red Blend | Merlot, Petite Sirah | 28.4 proof (14.2% ABV) | Ripe plum, blueberry, soft oak, easy tannin |
| Bonterra Merlot | Merlot | Varies by vintage | Dark currant, cocoa, smooth finish, weeknight friendly |
| Bonterra Zinfandel | Zinfandel | Varies by vintage | Brambly berry, black pepper, warm spice |
| Bonterra Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir | Varies by vintage | Red cherry, earth, light body, gentle oak |
| Bonterra Equinox Red | Zinfandel, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Syrah | 29 proof (14.5% ABV) | Six months French oak, dark fruit, savory herbs |
WineBonterra - Chardonnay 750mL$13.99Out of stock
WineBonterra - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$13.99
WineBonterra - Zinfandel 750mL$12.99
WineBonterra - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$11.99Out of stock
WineBonterra - Viognier 750mL$18.99
WineBonterra - Merlot 750mL$12.99
WineBonterra - Pinot Noir 750mL$17.99Out of stock
WineBonterra - Red Blend 750mL$10.99Which Bonterra is right for you?
Bonterra keeps organic wine honest on price. The Red Blend sits at $10.99 a bottle when we have it, and the Merlot and Zinfandel both run $12.99. Step up to the Pinot Noir at $17.99 for something lighter and more delicate at the table. Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay are $13.99, and the Viognier lands at $18.99. If you want to buy Bonterra online or grab a bottle off the shelf in Commack, these are the numbers you are working with.
Soft tannin and $12.99 make it the default bottle for pasta and roast chicken.
Peppery fruit stands up to barbecue sauce and charred steak without flinching.
Cherry and earth at low weight, good chilled slightly for warm evenings.
Bonterra cocktails and pairings
Serve these reds at 60 to 65 degrees to tame the alcohol and let the plum and currant come forward.
