A beautiful estate showing off all of their vines and landscaping, just off the main road. Lots of parking and a good sized area for wine tasting. You really feel like your in wine country by taking all of this in. read more

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We were so impressed with their customer service, so that is why I award them 5 stars. They warmly greeted us and gave our kids complimentary books and a huge bottle of juice, while we had our tastings. The outdoor seating is comprised of tables and benches, and it's a beautiful setting. We will certainly be back! read more

Came here in a group of 4 with the Peller Wine Country Touring passes (sold for $20 online, also associated with Trius and Wine Country Vinters). It was a little bit far from the other vineyards and there was no ice wine but they have a large menu of reds and whites available for tasting, as well as perhaps one or two rose wines. The pass allows each person to sample three wines of their choosing. We came here on a quiet Sunday afternoon in early January and between the four of us, managed to sample most of the wine menu. My husband was particularly fond of the "Steel Post" white wine, which is surprising, as he is typically a red white drinker, partial to oaky French wines. The grounds are simple, but rustically beautiful. They have plenty of picnic tables for sitting outside in the summer. The parking lot is gravel and mud so be prepared in the bad weather; our shoes got pretty messy just during the short walk from the car to the winery entrance. Note: for parents with kids, they do have a small table with coloring books and picture books. They do not have juices available for kids to drink (Peller Estates and Trius both do have grapes juices for children, or perhaps your designated driver, to drink) read more

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Loved the outdoor seating very close to the grape vines, super service to the table for the wine flights, and definitely try the Riesling's as they are not as sweet as you would think due to the limestone in the soil, will be coming back. read more

I have visited 50+ wineries in the Niagara Region and in Prince Edward County and I am yet to have an experience quite like Thirty Bench. Upon arriving to the vineyard, you will notice its not trying to be anything more than what it is. A simple wooden building surrounded by acres of vineyards. Thirty Bench has some of the most flavourful, award winning wines. They don't try to gloat about it, they just continue to try to be consistent. What's unique about this vineyard is that you can have a private tasting with one of their in house experts. You sit down at a private bar and the expert sits down with you. They will go thru their collection of wines that are available for purchase at that moment. You leave with a better understanding of the grapes, and the vineyard which is behind such reputable wines. Their wines are well priced for the quality and if you are still one of those wary types on Ontario wine, this is a vineyard to crush those concerns. They make quality, not quantity. The labels will even tell you how many cases have been produced of that specific wine. A personal touch that I admire. Please do yourself a favour and go check out this vineyard. You can't buy the wines in the LCBO and their bottles are not poured at very many locations in Toronto. It will be well worth the drive to Beamsville. I promise. read more

Thirty Bench Wine Makers - Wineries Near Me - Lincoln, Ontario

Really interesting to try the steel post, wood post and wild cask to taste the difference between the grapes grown on difference soils (clay, limestone and loam). Ended up purchasing the wild cask, which was delicious. Used my visa infinite privileges to get a 2 for 1 tasting and the staff were very hospitable and generous with our pours. Great value. Lastly, the tasting room has big windows which overlook the estate, creating a really nice ambiance. Would definitely visit again. read more

Thirty Bench Wine Makers - Wineries Near Me - Lincoln, Ontario

The Beamsville area offers a number of nice wineries and real variety if you are willing to search. On a recent wine tour in this area, I went to Thirty Bench upon recommendation. What a nice find... 1. The Riesling, which is the most known specialty of Thirty Bench, is the belle of the ball. Having tried Rieslings from all over the region, this one has to be at or near the top. 2. The staff knows how to talk about their wine. A tasting of three wines is 5$, but this is reimbursed if you buy a bottle. 3. Thirty Bench also has an excellent Merlot for 40$ a bottle. 4. They have an ample compliment of carafes, wine glasses, and other wine oriented gifts. All Ontario wineries of any count produce good white wines. However, not many can produce by good reds of any variety due to the climate. Thirty Bench has a stand out white, a worth buying, good as any merlot, and a knowledgeable staff. Worth the visit. read more

Wow!! What a great experience we all had her in this small winery. A very cozy winery with very friendly staff. Sat down for a tasting and was fairly impressed with the wines and their selection. Ended up buying a case of wine to take home. Unfortunately, if you live in the states you are only allowed to take it with you but not order directly for them to ship to you. read more

- completely makes the trip into beamsville worth it. - an unpretentious feel to their very simple wooden building - wonderful wines that are not always available at the LCBO. - hmmm.... dont forget to try out fielding estates just around the corner... read more

I'm very pleased with my visit on thirty bench winery. Tasting room reminded me old barn, it was small but full of characters. Staffs were very hospitable and knowledgeable. Riesling was my favorite and also Merlot. Not many selection of wines but its worth to visit. read more

Thirty Bench Wine Makers - Tasting menu - Wineries Near Me - Lincoln, Ontario

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Excellent wines. What more is there to say? Great service, you learn about wines here. How they are made, how to taste them, what makes them unique. Even for the wines that were not my taste, I did appreciate the quality of them. Lucky for everyone, my favourite bottle of Reisling from Thirty Bench is currently being sold in the LCBO. Try it there, or come to the winery for some tasting! The tasting fee is waived if you purchase a bottle. read more

Lovely tasting room with individual tables to sit at. All of them seem to have a lovely view. The tasting is $15 for 3 wines which is pretty expensive but you get $5 to the purchase of a bottle. Again you are paying for the experience. This was one of the most informative tastings we have ever done and we have done quite a few. She knew what she was talking about! Which made the experience much more fun. The wine was delicious. We had a hard time deciding on our favourite. Worth a visit for sure! read more

The ambience, staff and overall experience here were great. Will certainly repeat. Highly recommend their snowshoeing tour. Wasn't too impressed with their wine, but perhaps my palate was a little off. read more

Great views from the tasting room. Looks so nice. We loved the Dessert wine and our taste of Chardonnay. So friendly. They mapped out the whole wine region for us. Gave us lots of other suggestions. Ended up buying the Dessert wine. Its a must stop on the wine trail. read more

Beautiful tasting room and great wine. Everything tasted wonderful but what stuck out was their Gewurtztraminer. A lovely smooth taste with a spicy finish, perfection! read more

I love the Thirty Bench wines - especially the Reislings. I also love visiting their boutique to buy them. It is attractive, the view is great and Janine provides highly professional and friendly advice; she is absolutely charming as a bonus. David S read more

You know a place values customer service (as well as its wine/vineyards) when you see their employees have been there over a decade. Deb was our host and not only was she very knowledgeable about the vineyards and the wine but she was so enthusiastic about the wine she also shared with us other wines not necessarily on the tasting menu but also complementary. She did this to teach us about the various vintages. Also we learned that white wine can be impacted by the glass it is in but also swirling it really opened it up as it can with a Cabernet. That was a new one and it really did make a difference! Thank you Deb for such a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the wines at Thirty Bench, you were the best host we experienced that weekend after have been to over ten vineyards that weekend! read more

Superb experience! Margaret led us through a guided tasting and was knowledgeable about the different types of wine. She was really helpful and answered all of my questions. They were busy that weekend but I never once felt rushed. Walked away with two great wines! They're 2009 Triangle Small Lot Riesling is fantastic! read more

Worst customer service ever. Seems they are only interested in how much they will charge per tasting not really exploring their wines. We've been here a number of times and we've seen the unfortunate growth of this winery. Lack of ppl skills and customer experience. The winery has three 2-ppl groups with 5 staff members and they are overwhelmed! We arrived first, got our name on the list and the couple who arrive last has already finished their tasting. Unacceptable ! read more