The 5 best wines in Waitrose you should try in 2025
After another year’s tasting notes, Ben Franks selects the best of the bunch starting with...
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Latest insights from Ben and the team
Revisiting Luke Hemsley at Wednesday’s Domaine: ‘We’re becoming the mid-week wine’
One year on, Peter Gray caught up with Luke Hemsley – founder of alcohol-free wine brand...
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The 6 best red wines in Lidl right now
From tasting a mix of the red wines on offer at Lidl in Bath, Ben Franks has chosen the half dozen...
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Ellie Scott: Introducing the old vine wines of Jumilla
In Ellie Scott’s latest article for Ben Franks Wine she explores the old vines of Jumilla,...
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Kris Pathirana: Out with the new and in with the old
Is the true pleasure of wine all in the experience? Kris Pathirana explores the thrills of finding...
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“A Golden Age of Innovation” – an excerpt from The Buyer
In Ben Franks’ first column article for The Buyer, he explains why he is so positive &...
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Soapbox: Storytelling and Self-Sabotage in the Wine Industry – an excerpt from Harpers Magazine
In Managing Director Ben Franks’ latest article for Harpers.co.uk, he talks about how the...
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Sophia Longhi: Have you ever thought of the wine you’d want at your funeral?
Your funeral is a chance for your loved ones to celebrate your life. In her latest article, Sophia...
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Latest Tasting Notes
2023 Loved & Found Susumaniello Rosato Organic Puglia Rosé, Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Every good rosé should start off proceedings with the pleasant aroma...
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NV Tio Pepe Fino en Rama, Bodegas González Byass – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Tio Pepe is one of the most iconic sherry brands in the world, but not...
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2018 Vougeot Premier Cru, Maison de Grand Esprit (Treasury Wine Estates) – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Premier Cru Burgundy is usually pricey, especially if it’s good....
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2021 Aliquid Novi Pinotage, Lanzerac – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “A Pinotage I like? It’s a difficult grape variety for me...
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2020 Le Loup du Pic, Château Puech-Haut – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Looking for a big, bold red wine? You’re looking at it. Sweet,...
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2018 Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil ‘Le Vau Renou’, Amirault Vignerons – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Cabernet Franc is a wine lover’s secret. It moves past your...
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