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Formed by passing glaciers, the soils of the Twenty Mile Bench tend to be made up of deep clay and till, with a large amount of limestone and shale. These soils tend to be moderately well drained, with the rolling topography and the varying slopes of the escarpment aiding this. The varying elevation and slope, along with the circulating lake breeze moderates temperatures, ensuring gradual warming in spring and cooling in fall.
This Pinot Noir was made with grapes sourced from carefully chosen vineyard sites in the Twenty Mile Bench sub-appellation. These vineyards, situated near our winery, are perfectly suited for producing elegant, classic Pinot Noir that demonstrates what makes this part of Niagara so special.
"91 points. The vineyard blend for the 2021 Twenty Mile Bench Pinot is 47% Parke, 28% Hanck, 12.5% Glen Elgin, and 12.5% End of the Road. Aging was in French oak (20% new) for 18 months. All the 2021 Pinots show a lighter shade of red in the glass due to the wet vintage, but the aromas and taste are not impacted by the colour. This has a lifted nose of ripe raspberries, dark cherries, pomegranate, red currants and spices. It shows a melange of red berries on the palate with some anise, savoury notes, smooth tannins, oak spice and a tangy, finessed finish. Can cellar through 2030." - Rick VanSickle, Wines in Niagara