Winemakers Small Lot Tasting Experience
Offered Daily | Complimentary for No.30 and Niagara Winemaker's Collection Wine Club members
Enjoy a 45-minute seated tasting experience at our beautiful Thirty Bench Winery, guided by our knowledgeable team. Named Ontario Winery of the Year in 2019 by InterVin International Wine Awards, Thirty Bench is the best-kept secret in wine country. This elevated experience features a curated flight of four VQA wines, thoughtfully selected from across our complete portfolio — including both our Winemaker’s Selection and our award-winning highly acclaimed Small Lot collection.Discover the depth, elegance, and the Beamsville Bench-driven character that defines Thirty Bench.
One tasting flight. Four exceptional wines. A complete expression of Thirty Bench.
The Organic Vineyard Stroll
Offered Daily | $40 per guest | $20 for Wine Club members, plus tax
Take a relaxed stroll through the vineyards at Thirty Bench Wine Makers and experience the wines right where they begin.
This one-hour guided tour starts in the Organic Muckle Riesling Vineyard, before continuing through to the Small Lot Chardonnay vineyards and onto the Organic Cabernet Franc blocks with stunning views of the Bench and Lake. Along the way, you will enjoy four tastings, which will include our Small Lot Cabernet Franc and the Winemaker's Cabernet Franc – a unique opportunity to compare different expressions of the same grape while surrounded by the vineyards that produce them. It’s an easygoing, immersive way to connect with the land, the wines, and the beauty of the Beamsville Bench.
Back Deck Back Vintage Experience
Offered Daily | $50 per guest | $25 for Wine Club members, plus tax
Step onto the Back Deck at Thirty Bench Wine Makers and discover how great wines evolve with time. Our 45-minute Back Vintage Deck Experience invites you to compare our older vintages alongside their current releases in a relaxed, guided tasting. Using professional wine tools such as Decanters and aroma enhancing glassware, our team will demonstrate how oxygen, structure, and aging transform a wine’s character over time. Along the way, enjoy a curated selection of artisanal cheeses to highlight the evolving aromas, textures and flavours. This intimate deck-side tasting is a fun and engaging way to deepen your appreciation for how wines develop from vibrant and youthful to layered and complex.
Wine by the Glass
Offered Daily
Enjoy a glass of Thirty Bench wine while relaxing on our peaceful lawn or patio.
Selections Include: Sparkling Riesling, as well as Winemaker's Blend and Small Lot wines.
Thirty Bench Presents: Movie Night By The Vineyard
$25.95 per guest | $20.95 for Wine Club members, plus tax
Join us on Thursday, July 23rd, at Thirty Bench for our very first Movie Night Under the Stars – set against the beauty of our vineyards. Access begins at 8 pm, settle into your spot as the sun sets, and the evening unfolds. The film begins at dusk, featuring the timeless classic “Dirty Dancing”. We invite you to bring your own chairs and blankets to create the perfect cozy setup. Tickets include one glass of wine in a souvenir glass.
Snacks, including chips, chocolate, and popcorn, will be available for purchase onsite. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing outside food.
Sip, relax, and let the magic of the vineyard and cinema come together for an unforgettable evening.
Summer Sippin' Sessions at Thirty Bench
July 17, July 25, August 16 & August 23 – 2-6PM
Sip savor and soak up the sounds of summer at Thirty Bench Wine Makers. Join us for relaxing afternoons of live acoustic music, exceptional wines and breath-taking vineyard views.Enjoy our Summer Sippin’ Special with featured glasses of wine for just $9 and charcuterie boards for two for only $20 – the perfect pairing for an afternoon in Wine Country.
Join the Wine Club
Receive 50% off your first quarterly shipment when you join Niagara Winemaker's Collection or myWineLife today. As a Wine Club member you and up to 5 guests can enjoy incredible perks at our family of wineries including: Trius Winery, Peller Estates, Wayne Gretzky Estates, Thirty Bench Wine Makers and Riverbend Inn & Vineyard.
Member benefits include:
Complimentary tastings 12 times annually for you and up to 5 guests
Special Member Discounts on wine, tours, experiences, events and overnight stays at Riverbend Inn
Customizable Quarterly Shipments
