Joel Williams

Originally from New Brunswick, Joel’s love of quality focused organic agriculture and great wine has led him to his current role at Hidden Bench. Quality driven with an acute attention to detail, Joel leads a dedicated team of 12 in the maintenance and continual improvement of HB’s 32 hectares of organic estate vineyards. A CAPS certified sommelier, Joel’s understanding of the direct link between precision organic viticulture, the winemaking process and the final product makes him a vital component of the HB viniculture team. Prior to joining HB Joel attended St Thomas University in New Brunswick and acquired valuable experience working with a couple of the top Niagara producers.  When he is not working, Joel loves to cook, enjoy great wine and forage in the natural surroundings of the Beamsville Bench with his wife, Jen and their son, Sawyer

Vital Wine Stats:

Aha Wine: 1996 Frei Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Favourite Pinot Noir Pairing: Braised Rabbit with Morels
Favourite Chardonnay Pairing: Seared Scallops with butternut squash purée
Favourite Riesling Pairing: Charcuterie
Favourite HB Wine: Felseck Pinot Noir