86POINTS
15½/20
Thirty Bench Red 2006
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, CanadaSmoky, peppery, tobacco leaf, black olive, vanilla, roasted tomato, light cassis, barnyard and cherry aromas. Dry, somewhat tart, slightly chewy entry. Smoky, leather, peppery, resin, earthy, meaty, Band-Aid, cassis, tomato leaf and roasted bell pepper flavours. Decent finesse but somewhat green, stewed and tart on the finish.Tasted: 07 January 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:ON | $22.00 | 750ml | winery direct |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancUPC: 048162011724