Michael Godel

Full and splendid varietal expression with such a distinctly captured frank-ness in concentration that really sets...

John Szabo, MS

Tasting this now a year and a half later, the wild side has further emerged, now a pure red pepper purée, with fruit...

David Lawrason

Cab franc is the poster red at Thirty Bench with old vines delivering classic, deep examples of Estate, Small Lot...

Jennifer Huether, MS

Smokey, roasted plum, black cherry and sweet vanilla. Big and full bodied on the palate with black currant bud, sweet...

National Wine Awards of Canada

Average final score from judges at the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2023.

Jason Solanki

The fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose is complex with herbaceous, oak spice, dark red currant, and cassis aromas. It's medium-full bodied and well-structured with very good acidity and youthful, structured, and ripe tannins. The juicy palate is dry with pleasing herbal replays, plus some salty and oak spice characters add interest. The finish is long, balanced, and juicy with currant, cassis, and herbal notes. Tasted Apr. 2024. Score: 92+ pts

Thirty Bench Wild Cask Cabernet Franc 2020