ON-274753

Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula

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Pinot Noir Pinot Noir
Ontario, Canada

$29.95 (274753)

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89 pts
8
November 23, 2013

Critic Reviews (7)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A muscular, powerful and concentrated pinot noir in the customary house style of Hidden Bench, where ultra low yields...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Now into the mid-point of its six to seven year life, this essential Bench Pinot brings worlds together. A toffee,...

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Sara d'Amato
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Sara d'Amato

Wow - terrific concentration of flavour here without sacrificing any typical varietal character. Tightly knit and...

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Steve Thurlow
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Steve Thurlow

This is a firm dry pinot that is still very tight and showing little on the nose until decanted for an hour. It shows...

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

Re-tasted in August 2014, this quite firm, substantial and dry pinot is opening up. Good weight and balance for the...

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Rhys Pender, MW
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Rhys Pender, MW

Fresh juicy strawberry, red fruit, leafy and slight vegetal notes on the nose. The palate is light, fresh and juicy...

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National Wine Awards of Canada
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National Wine Awards of Canada

Aggregate final score from judges at the 2014 National Wine Awards of Canada. June 2014

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Community Reviews (1)

Jason Chenier
Jason Chenier

Needs more time in the cellar. Tasted December 2013.

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