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Harvest and market update by John Vanavally Rau from the Beamsville Bench
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More insanity from the guy who let China buy Nvidia's AI chips.
Trump: “China is successfully and completely taking over the once Great Country of Canada. So sad to see it happen. I only hope they leave Ice Hockey alone! President DJT”
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Maybe it is time to exempt the 1st 100k Gallons of wine produced to favour smaller wineries like the US , Australia and New Zealand do.
With elections around the corner, it's time for political leaders to hit reset on the alcohol escalator tax set to rise again on April 1st. Annual tax hikes limit funds that could be used for expansion, innovation, and in 2025—survival. #TaxReform #EconomicGrowth #SupportBusiness
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Hidden Bench Winery retweeted
In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. đź§µ1/10
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Hidden Bench Winery retweeted
If you’re feeling the need to support Canadian wine options … On the Wine Podcast: Vigneron/Proprietor for @HiddenBench Fascinating behind the scenes look at what it takes to consistently produce high end Pinot Noir & Chardonnay. Link: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
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Thanks so much for the kind words! We enjoyed spending some time with the group! cheers!
Replying to @HiddenBench
@HiddenBench One of Ontario’s finest. Always a treat to taste their wines. #LCBO #Wine @WineCountryOnt
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Busy day at HB ! Stunning day on the Bench with Gamay & Chardonnay coming into the winery after handpicking and sorting . Pump overs continuing on Pinot Noir as we prepare to press off our first ferments of Pinot! Happy Thanksgiving !
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As we approach Thanksgiving our team is hand picking and sorting our single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Rosomel, Felseck, and Locust Lane Vineyards. This extra hang time assures both sugar as well as phenolic ripeness in our wines.winegrower #estate-wines #organicwine
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Some great wines available in this release .
As harvest begins, Ontario wines take centre stage at @LCBO Vintages stores on Saturday with an entire release featuring nothing but @VQAO wines. We have our picks in this report now live on Wines in Niagara ... 👉 bit.ly/OntWineShines @WineCountryOnt
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Humbled! Thanks for recognizing the incredible work done by our team particularly our vineyard team, the Terroir team!
Harald Thiel and his team at Niagara's @HiddenBench continue to build a legacy that will show what can be done in some of the finest terroir in the region for generations to come. We taste 19 new wines in this post on Wines in Niagara 👉 bit.ly/HiddenWine
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Thanks for the lovely comments! Run don’t walk to your local Vintages as this is a limited release.
Replying to @HiddenBench
@HiddenBench just released their Gamay and I loved it! #LCBO #Wine #LocalLove @WineCountryOnt
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Going to be a special night with some great wines and awesome menu!
Join us for this event with @HiddenBench! Link in bio to reserve!
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Not in Ontario quality will be the order of the day!!!! Santé
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World wine harvest 2023: Lowest volume in 60 years amid weather misery Global wine output will be the lowest since 1961 after ’extreme climatic conditions’ impacted all major producing regions, the OIV estimates... decanter.com/wine-news/world…
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Happy to be part of this article . Thanks GM!
Visiting wineries is your best bet for acquiring locally made wines – sometimes, it’s the only way theglobeandmail.com/life/foo…
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Thanks for the kind words and kudos!
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Nice analysis of The Bench.
“Canada is emerging as an exciting new frontier for Pinot Noir and a small region known as The Bench is leading the way in the production of vibrant, fresh examples.” #rootedinontario cluboenologique.com/review/t…
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The next generation of spring frost protection….. Only available to first growths?
So interesting to see the 'cloches' anti-frost at Smith Haut-Lafitte this year - no environmental impact compared to the candles/smudge pots, from a company called Wine Protect.
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