Thirty Bench Riesling 2013

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There are 7 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Tania Thomas rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

From gently sloping vineyards of Niagara’s Beamsville Bench comes this sought-after, award winning Riesling. Beautifully aromatic with crisp acidity and pronounced signature minerality of its region’s soil. It delivers bursts of zingy citrus and ripe white peaches with a subtle touch of sweetness and a whiff of petrol. Perfect as an aperitif or served as a companion to dishes enhanced by a splash of lemon juice, from lemon roast chicken, variety of pan fried fish and seafood to veal scaloppini.

Cora Beaulieu rated this wine as 95/100 with the following review:

A classically styled off-dry Riesling; crisp, fresh, vibrant and tangy. The nose is boosted by a hint of petrol, lemon zest, yellow plum and spice, shows some pear and a mineral tone. It's light to mid-weight, with a trace of sweetness to balance the acidity. The palate is very pleasant with lime zest, grapefruit, honey, mineral as well as fresh fruit notes. Brilliant length and tension with a lingering taste of lime and grapefruit. A great food wine to match with fresh greens and wide range mild cheeses and seafood dishes. Another steal!

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

Mineral nose with typical petroleum aromas. The key with riesling if to offer a nice acidity and this wine delivers. Very pleasant. Will be great with sushis.

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A classic example of a well done Ontario Riesling derived from mineral rich soil. This wine exudes juicy lemon-lime flavors and crisp green orchard apples on the palate with an electric acidity…it is refreshing and simply leaves you wanting another glass.

Emilie Ryan rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

An easy Riesling…
Presentation: Artsy label.
Appearance: Very light yellow
Nose: Petrol
Taste: A pleasant acidity with lemons
Finish: Some acidity with a surprising long finish of lemons.
Overall impression: A very good Riesling that would be easy to drink on the patio on a nice summer day.
Value: 3.5 out of 5

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

A nice dry acidic wine, with aromas of yellow Apple, tropical fruit, and underlines of light melon. Taste is enhanced with additional tat Apple and white grapefruit. A nice wine.

Neil Phillips rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Another fine example from a winery that consistently showcases Ontario Riesling .

Classic citrus nose of lemon (with a touch of lime), white flowers, grapefruit, white stone fruits.

On the palate, bracing acidity through a long finish. Citrus carries all the way to the end.

Gorgeous and versatile with food, this is Moorish on its own.

Tasted June 2015.

Natalie's Review

Thirty Bench Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Soft with white florals, lovely aperitif. Spring mountain wet stone on the finish. Pair with fresh water fish. Drink: 2014-2018. 24133 11% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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