Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula

Kew Vineyards

Barrel Aged Blanc De Blancs Chardonnay 2016

Pale medium lemon.
Aromas of lime, talc powder, vegetal.
Dry. Flavors of citrus, mineral, wet stone, soft vegetal.

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

The Organized Crime Winery

Beamsville Bench VQA Cabernet Franc 2016

The nose is abundant strawberry framed by French oak. Decanted 90 minutes & temperature cooled to 58F....the room temperature for a castle😉The flavours are balanced from front to back evolve as follows: cherry, red currant, black olive, graphite and lengthy green pepper finish. It’s colour is translucent Crayola purple with medium liquid weight and the tannic grip pairs well with the richness of CAB Ribeye, rustic garlic mash and any well buttered green veggie of choice.
Thanks to my wine sponsor #sessa 🍷
— 5 years ago

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Beamsville Bench Chardonnay 2023

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of lemon, green, apple,
Dry. Flavors of lemon, green apple, herbal/green undertones.

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

Tawse

Cherry Ave Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Pinot and Pizza night! Some Pizzeria Rustico wood oven goodness to pair with this delightful Pinot. — 7 months ago

Heather Leatham
with Heather

Cave Spring

Cave Spring Vineyard "CSV" Riesling 2019

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of citrus.
Dry. Flavors of sharp citrus, mineral, some tropical notes. Nice!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 years ago

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Lincoln Lakeshore Gamay Unfiltered 2022

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cherry, raspberry,
Dry. Flavors of plum, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, saline minerality. Medium supple tannins. Fruit is tart, but fresh!

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

Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Beamsville Bench Pinot Noir 2021

Pinot noirs from the Niagara area are consistently good (if you spend enough). — 2 years ago

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Tawse

Quarry Road Vineyard Vinemount Ridge Riesling 2021

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of honeydew, honeysuckle, mineral.
Off-dry. Flavors of baked apple, bruised apple, lime, mineral.

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