Hidden Bench Estate Winery

Terroir Caché Beamsville Bench Red Blend

9.137 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc
Tomato-Based, Beef, Potato, Venison, White Rice, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Pasta, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Ken Cassady

This is my favorite Canadian red blend by far. Such great depth of flavor! It paired perfectly with some venison backstrap steaks off the grill. This heavy wine has beautiful dark fruit flavors, with little hints of cherry and licorice. I can’t wait to get back up there to #Hiddenbench in Beamsville. Such a friendly place. We’ve been waiting to open this bottle for a few years and we’re so glad we did! Hidden Bench Winery is a place to stop

This is my favorite Canadian red blend by far. Such great depth of flavor! It paired perfectly with some venison backstrap steaks off the grill. This heavy wine has beautiful dark fruit flavors, with little hints of cherry and licorice. I can’t wait to get back up there to #Hiddenbench in Beamsville. Such a friendly place. We’ve been waiting to open this bottle for a few years and we’re so glad we did! Hidden Bench Winery is a place to stop

1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2017
Patrick Blondin Sommelier

Un millésime lumineux et plutôt chaud en fin de saison. Ça paraît puisque la matière est mur et la bouche bien détendue! Une référence!

Un millésime lumineux et plutôt chaud en fin de saison. Ça paraît puisque la matière est mur et la bouche bien détendue! Une référence!

1 person found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2014
Jess

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cassis,
Dry. Flavors of black plum, black cherry, cassis, black pepper. Tart finish. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cassis,
Dry. Flavors of black plum, black cherry, cassis, black pepper. Tart finish. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5

Nov 14th, 2023
W B
9.3

Picked up after tasting at Hidden Bench; drank alongside steak frites

Picked up after tasting at Hidden Bench; drank alongside steak frites

Nov 25th, 2019
Steve Ambrusko

The air of a Merlot, with the joys of all the rest

The air of a Merlot, with the joys of all the rest

Jul 26th, 2018
Philippe Dupuis

Very fine. Can rival good californian or french wines that are twice the price.

Very fine. Can rival good californian or french wines that are twice the price.

Mar 18th, 2016
Jonathan Hynes

Fantastic ripe fruit from an excellent vintage coupled with lovely Bordeaux-like chalk and gravel. Incredible.

Fantastic ripe fruit from an excellent vintage coupled with lovely Bordeaux-like chalk and gravel. Incredible.

Oct 26th, 2015
Matt Wilson

Bordeaux blend, fruit-forward and quite delicious.

Bordeaux blend, fruit-forward and quite delicious.

Mar 5th, 2015
David Parenteau

David had this a month ago

David had this a month ago

Oct 13th, 2024
David Parenteau

David had this 5 months ago

David had this 5 months ago

Jul 2nd, 2024