Michael Godel

An Ontario legend in terms of riesling and the one from Emma Garner at Thirty Bench that defies logic with a magical...

Megha Jandhyala, S.J.D

This is a superb, age-worthy, single vineyard expression of Ontario riesling. It is compelling, complex, and focused,...

John Szabo, MS

Terrifically steely nose, stony and tight, but with underlying orchard fruit, apples, green and yellow, daffodils and...

Rhys Pender, MW

A complex, textural Riesling showing honey, wax, lanolin, stone fruit with plenty of intensity. The palate is dry,...

David Lawrason

This is simply one of the very best riesling vineyards in Niagara, now going on 40 years on prime Beamsville Bench...

National Wine Awards of Canada

Average final score from judges at the 2022 National Wine Awards of Canada. Tasted blind June 2022.

Jason Solanki

Lovely, highly aromatic nose of petrol, lemon/lime citrus, and peach notes. It's medium-full bodied on the palate, and quite fat with very good, impressive concentration. The lovely aroma replays are off-dry, and supported by crisp, balanced acidity. Excellent length on the long, satisfying finish. Tasted Apr. 2023. Score: 92+ pts

Thirty Bench Steel Post Vineyard Small Lot Riesling 2020