Portrait of Arnaud Fabre
i. Biography
Coming Up
Benom places Arnaud Fabre in two linked roles: founder and General Manager of Benom, and owner and winemaker of Benom Wines. In that setup, the work is not divided between distance and output; Fabre stays close to the decisions that shape the house and the hands-on making that defines the wines. The result is a practice that joins management and cellar work without treating either as secondary.
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Where They Are Now
At Benom, the craft centers on unusual blends, and Arnaud Fabre’s approach is described as one that favors creative combinations over a conventional lane. That choice puts selection at the core of the work: which elements belong together, where they should hold their own, and how much tension a blend can carry without losing balance. That method leaves room for both structure and surprise. The cellar work reads as deliberate rather than formulaic, with each decision carrying responsibility as well as intent. In Arnaud Fabre’s hands, Benom is shaped through choices about combination, contrast, and balance, so the wines can feel composed without becoming rigid.
Career - Founder and General Manager — Benom, Paso Robles, California - Owner — Benom Wines, Paso Robles, California - Winemaker — Benom Wines, Paso Robles, California
Signature
Arnaud's signature wines include L'Aventure Cuvée.
In Their Words These lines place family at the center of Fabre’s work ethic and decision-making. The point is not separate from the cellar: steadiness at home, in this framing, supports the demands of running a house and making wine. Passion, love, and balance give the work its internal order, with ambition kept in check by personal well-being.
FAQ What is Arnaud Fabre's current role? As of 2026, Arnaud Fabre is Founder and General Manager. What is Arnaud Fabre known for? Unusual blends.
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