THIRTY BENCH BENCHMARK RED 750ml

Experience the absolute pinnacle of Niagara terroir with the Thirty Bench Benchmark Red. Hailing from the prestigious Beamsville Bench sub-appellation of Ontario, Canada, this ultra-premium, collector-tier VQA Bordeaux-style blend represents the finest barrel selections  Produced only during exceptional vintage years, it captures the estate's strict "Small Lot" philosophy: hand-picking and hand-sorting exceptionally low-yielding vines to craft a wine of immense depth, structure, and character. 

Crafted primarily from a masterfully balanced blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, the grapes undergo up to four weeks of extended skin contact in open wooden fermenters with manual cap plunging. The wine matures patiently for 20 to 24 months in a premium barrel program consisting of 90% French and 10% American oak (with up to 50% new oak barrels) before undergoing full malolactic fermentation. Boasting an incredibly tight production run—often limited to fewer than 200 cases per vintage—this full-bodied, extra-dry red is an essential centerpiece for any serious cellar. 

This robust, structured red wine demands hearty flavors. It pairs exquisitely alongside prime cuts of grilled beef, roasted venison, slow-braised lamb shanks, or rich duck breast. It is also a spectacular companion to aged, firm cheeses like sharp white cheddar or Gouda.