Thirty Bench Riesling 2012

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Robert Mattatall rated this wine as 87/100

Louise Wilson rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

A beautifully made wine and an exceptionally good value. Fragrant aromas of peach, orange zest and lime carry through to a powerfully concentrated palate and linger throughout a generous length. A hint of minerality and a note of diesel add complexity. The mouthwatering acidity is perfectly offset by a hint of sweetness on the finish. Excellent with freshly shucked oysters or ceviche. Deliciously drinkable, and it would be my preference to drink this wine now, but it has the power, structure and balance to age 8 or more years.

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Thirty Bench Riesling 2012, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada: One of the best value white wines on the liquor store shelves! Loaded with white peach and lime blossom aromas and flavours, medium-bodied, mouth-watering and superbly crafted. Pair with seafood and roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 24133 11.10% MD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 26, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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