Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, CanadaThomas Bachelder is one of Canada's leading chardonnay and pinot noir specialists, honed through time in Bourgogne and Oregon, as well as years in the vineyards of his Niagara home base. From Beamsville Bench's organically farmed Saunders Vineyard (named for visionary farmer Warren Saunders, who recently turned 100 (!), 3.9km from the lake and on clay, silt and limestone soils. After a native ferment, this rested in older French oak for around 16 months, sans bâtonnage. Creamy yet sleek, with green pear, yellow plum, acacia blossom, across a struck match scented lees bed. There's a lovely tension here between the creamy underlay, and the buzzy limestone energy through a saline finish. Drinking well now, and with time ahead.Tasted: 17 June 2022Tasted by: Prices:
ON
$47.95
750ml
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Producer: Mary et Thomas Delaney-Bachelder et FillesDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 185729000422
Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, CanadaThe clay, silt, sand, and limestone of the Beamsville Bench are architects of this wine, named after grower Warren Saunders who turned 100 in 2021. The property farm dates to the 1850s and has been in the Saunders family since 1965, and the grapes have been certified organic since 2013. The attack is on the rounder side, with less vitality favouring more richness. Lime, pears, and lemon curd mix with wet stones, yellow apples, and wood spice. The finish is medium-long with silky textures. Ready to drink now through 2027.Tasted: 01 December 2021Tasted by: Prices:
ON
$47.95
750ml
winery direct
Producer: Mary et Thomas Delaney-Bachelder et FillesDistributors: Winery Direct Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 185729000422
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