Rieslings are becoming one of Ontario’s signature wines and those from the Beamsville Bench are exceptional; Beamsville fruit just seems to possess the best characteristics of really good Riesling, more so than many other places in Niagara, and the rest of Ontario. This vineyard is located at the front of the winery – you literally drive through it on your way to the front door. Peach, petrol, citrus and orange blossom greet the nose aromas of sweetness that aren’t present on the palate … this one’s not a sweet sipper, it’s made for the long haul. Currently, the palate is edgy, with petrol notes, good bracing acidity and a tart long Granny Smith apple finish. Give it some time, say 3-5 years, and this will be an even better wine, especially for you aged Riesling fans … that’s if you have the patience to lie it down. I see a ten-year wait being extremely rewarding.