Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Flat Rock Cellars

Riddled Sparkling

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lemon, green apple, grass, wet stone.
Dry. Flavors of lemon, pear, kiwi, grass, stony minerality.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 2 months ago

K Vintners

The Hidden Northridge Vineyard Syrah 2018

John Howard
9.6

8000th wine on here and it’s a doozy! Beautiful raspberry and blueberry fruit, exotic barrel notes, integrated perfectly. White pepper. Stems. Umami. Super exotic. Top notch barrels. Lighter than expected. Best domestic syrah ever? Kinda… thanks for tuning in! 8000 now and more to go. Maybe not Hahahha — 2 months ago

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8000 is dedication to the craft. Congratulations!
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@David Shaw thank you! Been tryin!

Ridge Vineyards

East Bench Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

As always, a wonderful wine, great for Thanksgiving dinner at Gary’s. — a month ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Field Recordings

Franc Hidden Vineyards Cabernet Franc Malbec 2017

ESF
8.9

This was 100% CF - no sign of age, inky, w/impressive aromas of cherry cough drop, herbaceous, white pepper, medicinal - old school vibes on nose. Bit unruly on palate, definitely felt the heat and finish had some astringency. Not a huge fan of Paso Robles fruit… Still a decent quaff and scratches itch for varietal CF. — 2 months ago

Bob, Ira and 3 others liked this

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Beamsville Bench Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft lemon custard.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, softly buttered brioche. Delicious!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5
— 4 months ago

Enos Vineyards

Bench Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Good fully body without being super tannic. Crushed red fruit notes, easy to drink. — 2 months ago

Cave Spring

Estate Beamsville Bench Riesling 2020

It has features of Riesling like petro. Fruity, volume. Cave spring estate beemsville bench Riesling 20 @3971, Dmar, 241007
Yellow green. Pear and petro. Chalk and minerals. Honey suckle and acacia. Rich honey and balanced acidity to make me feel it is come from cool climat. 20 @3971, Dmar, 241026-241104
— 2 months ago

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.0

PnP. Beautiful dark red color. Massive oak bomb on the nose and palate. Oak over powers everything else. Very big, deep wine. Medium finish. — 4 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Daniel, Paul and 4 others liked this

Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Paul J
9.3

PnP. Dark cherries, chocolate, and cedar on the nose. Similar on the palate with decent alcohol. A little stringy but very nice. — 7 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Paul, Tom and 7 others liked this