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Thirty Bench Wine Makers Small Lot Triangle Riesling 2011, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: One of Niagara's best Riesling producers! Clean, crisp and vibrant with an intensity of white peach flavour and laser-like focus. Ultimately refreshing. Dry long finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 25031 11.30% MD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 94/100. July 6, 2012 Full Review
Thirty Bench Small Lot Rose 2011, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Rhubard-cranberry with sour cherry notes. Bone-dry and refreshing. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2012-2013. 414227 12.10% D 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 88/100. July 6, 2012 Full Review
Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Juicy and complex with layers of tart cherry and spice aromas and flavours. Beautifully structured with a long finish and a satin texture. Drink: 2012-2016. 33894 13.50% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2012 Full Review
10 Pinot Noir Estate (Hidden Bench Vineyards & Wi 2010, ONTARIO, CANADA  326207 13.60% XD 750 mL  $37.95. January 1, 2013 Full Review
Le Clos Jordanne Village Reserve Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A voluptuous, full-bodied white offering layers of green apple intensity wrapped in toasted almond comfort. Winemaker Sébastien Jacquey delivers terrific balance and refreshment. A complex, long finish. Superb! Drink: 2013-2017. 33936 13.50% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 91/100. March 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
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
Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara, Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario, Canada: This is my favourite wine from this winery, year after year. Its exuberant energy and power come from a complex weave of nuances: truffles, black cherry, violets, cedar box and dark spices. Brooding and temperamental: love it! Drink: 2013-2019. 33951 13.50% D 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Hidden Bench Winery Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Terrific acidity and richness, like Ginger and Fred. Lovely green apple brightness hemmed in with toast almonds. Full-bodied and satisfying. Drink: 2013-2017. 68817 13% XD 750 mL  $32.00 Score: 90/100. September 13, 2013 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Thirty Bench Wine Makers Small Lot Wood Post Riesling 2006, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Subtle nose of green apple, white peach and melon. Off-dry with lots of mouth-watering vibrancy. Tangerine-dry finish. Drink: 2013-2018. 359760 10.30% D 750 mL  $30.20 Score: 91/100. September 13, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Cattail Creek Estate Winery Barrel Fermented Small Lot Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Peach-citrus vibrancy! Full-bodied and mouth-watering with lots of layers of green apple, white peach and baked bread. Perfect for roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 348987 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 88/100. September 14, 2013 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
The Organized Crime Pipe Down Ross Wise Blend - Meritage 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada  356865 13% XD 750 mL  $22.20. September 14, 2012 Full Review

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