BENJAMIN HOLLAND
WINEMAKER, WALSON HOLLAND
Benny has quickly established himself and his label Walson Holland as a rising star in the world of premium California wine. Prior to starting Walson Holland in Ojai, he honed his craft at some of California and New Zealand’s most iconic wineries, including Kosta Browne, Amisfield and Sine Qua Non. Benny is focused on crafting thoughtful and meticulous wines with attention to detail in every step of the process from vineyard to bottle and is proud to work with farmers throughout California’s Central Coast that embody this commitment, and in turn, allow Walson Holland to make noteworthy wines.
Walson Holland’s extremely limited production of Rhône style blends and single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay have garnered high praise from many industry professionals, including Jeb Dunnuck, who recently rated the 2020 Walson Holland Mélange Rouge 96 points.