Jessica Summer: My big fat Greek wine discovery!
Greece offers some of the finest Mediterranean wines you can try, born from a long history of...
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We're expert brand builders for wines and spirits. Are you looking at opportunities to launch or grow your brand in the UK market? We can help. Former award-winning wine journalist and successful wine merchant Ben Franks leads a team of specialists to help you secure distribution, great PR and brand growth in one of the world's most valuable wine and spirits markets.
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Latest insights from Ben and the team
Luma Monteiro: Exploring the white wines and terroir of Campania with Feudi di San Gregorio
Campania is lagging behind on its international reputation versus Italy’s more famous white...
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New: Wine Flight with Simon Rollings from Canned Wine Co.
Simon Rollings, Ben’s business partner and co-founder at Canned Wine Co. joins Ben and...
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Kris Pathirana: Etna – The Wino’s Absinthe
Kris Pathirana’s latest article for Ben Franks Wine shares his pleasure for the wines of...
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New: Wine Flight with Ingrid Bates from Dunleavy Vineyards
Ingrid Bates, owner and manager of Somerset’s Dunleavy Vineyards, is the latest guest to...
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Is there space for premium eau de vie in the UK market?
There’s no question that when Eau de Vie is great, it’s something truly special....
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Jessica Summer: It’s time for the wine industry to fully embrace non-alcoholic wines
Jessica Summer is being mindful of what she drinks in 2023 as more people than ever embark on Dry...
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Jon Reay: What does wine in the metaverse actually taste like?
Technology in the last two decades has moved faster than at any time in history, and it...
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Latest Tasting Notes
2016 Bodegas La Horra Corimbo 1 Reserva, Bodegas Roda – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “Purplish going ruby at the rim. This is still looking like...
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2021 The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache, Blewitt Springs, Thistledown – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby like a jewel with flecks of youthful purple. Brimming with...
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NV Franciacorta Nature ‘Coupé’, Monte Rossa – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Lemon curd, caramel and biscoff, apple/white pear aromas. Clean,...
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NV Franciacorta 61 Saten Brut, Berlucchi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Not super aromatic but the fizz is lively and it has delicate fruity...
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2013 Bussia Barolo, Arnaldo Rivera – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “The label on this wine is beautiful. For this vintage, the winery had...
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2021 Falerio, Maison Saladini Pilastri – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Lime gold with streaking legs. Aromas of quince, apple,...
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