Thirty Bench Red 2013

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Heather Wall rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

This Niagara Peninsula Bench red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc is the perfect dinner companion. It's red fruit driven over herbal notes with clean Niagara acidity and smooth tannins. A long smoke and bitten cherry finish leaves your guests wanting more! perfect for BBQ steak with mild seasoning, game, hard salty cheese, crudite platter.
Loved it!
Tasted: May 2016

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Thirty Bench Red from the 2013 vintage is medium ruby in colour with a nose showing field berries, cherry, beets, black tea, leather, fresh herbs, and spice. Chewy and refreshing, a great wine to enjoy with game meat this fall. Tasted August 2015. 89 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca

Jane Staples rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Seductive aromas of ripe raspberries, black currants and a hint of dark chocolate on the nose. The palate palate gives blackcurrant, ripe blackberries, vegetal notes, a hint of chocolate and slight allspice. Dry, well-balanced with a dark fruit finish.

Natalie's Review

Thirty Bench Red 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Savoury and feral with cedar underbrush and wild cassis. Layered and full-bodied with a smooth texture. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014-2018. 320986 13.10% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. May 28, 2016 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review

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