Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2017 Wine Review

Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2017

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $29.95

Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.1%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Rosés

Winery: Thirty Bench

Agent: Andrew Peller Limited

Natalie's Score: 90/100

This terrific Ontario rose is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Pinot Meunier, 9% Pinot Noir and 9% Merlot grapes that uses the saignée method to "bleed" extract the colour from the Merlot grapes. A lovely Niagara Rosé with aromas of field strawberries and clementine. Medium-bodied and refreshing with racy acidity for seafood.

Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera.

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This Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2017 was reviewed on July 3, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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

Everybody seems to be dialing back the power of their rose wines including Thirty Bench. Light and crisp perfect for a hot summer afternoon. Elegance graces it's bouquet with soft cherry and strawberry aromas emerging. On the palate a perfect replay with a touch more weight of flavours than nose.

Thirty Bench 2017 is a small lot Niagara rosé wine blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Pinot Meunier, 9% Pinot Noir and 9% Merlot - the Merlot wine juice made in the saignée method. A pretty salmon colour in the glass, the nose is light strawberries, soft orange and ripe melon. On the palate, the rosé is dry, refreshing with light herbs, ripe stonefruit and strawberries. Good acidity to go with grilled seafood and salads. - Community Wine Reviews

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Thirty Bench Small Lot Rosé 2017 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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