Short Hills Bench

Wine from Short Hills Bench comes out of Niagara Escarpment, Canada, where it sits as an appellation.

The signature grape is Riesling, backed by Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Vidal.

Vines root into clay, limestone and shale.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Red wine, white wine and dessert wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows their sweetness and vibrant acidity, produced as ice wines and balanced profile.

Producers worth knowing include Henry of Pelham and Hernder Estate Wines.

Pour them alongside seafood, poultry dishes, spicy asian cuisine and cheeses.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dessert: Their sweetness and vibrant acidity, Produced as ice wines.

Red: Balanced profile.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Henry of Pelham 'The Shadow Rock' Sauvignon Blanc, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Cuvee Catharine Carte Blanche Blanc de Blanc Sparkling, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Icewine Vidal, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Riesling Icewine, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Special Select Late Harvest Riesling, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Cabernet - Merlot, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Chardonnay, Short Hills Bench, Canada
• Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Pinot Noir, Short Hills Bench, Canada

At the table.

• Seafood
• Poultry Dishes
• Spicy Asian Cuisine
• Cheeses
• Desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Short Hills Bench: common questions

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