Kris Pathirana: Fiascos, epiphanies and ‘The bottle that did it’
What was the bottle that did it for you? In Kris Pathirana’s latest article he recalls the...
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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
Capreolus Distillery: Meet Barney Wilczak, one of the finest distillers I’ve met
In this exclusive interview, Ben Franks talks to Barney Wilczak, distiller and proprietor at...
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Ellie Scott: Are the tides beginning to turn for premium Prosecco?
How does the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG achieve success for its premium...
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Writing, Pinot Bianco & Youtube: The occasional Sunday musings of a wine merchant
In an effort to start writing more, this occasional series dips into the thoughts, plans and...
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Kris Pathirana: Can Chat GPT tell you how to buy wine?
In Kris Pathirana’s latest article he explores the existential new reality of modern AI and...
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Jon Reay: Too good to drink? How tech is enabling art in your glass
In Jon Reay’s latest article for Ben Franks Wine the digital drinks expert explores a new...
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New: Wine Flight with Nikki Hawkes from Stratiphy
Nikki Hawkes is an entrepreneur, marathon runner, and amateur mountaineer who joins Sophia Longhi...
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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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Latest Tasting Notes
2018 L`Enchanteur de Vray Croix de Gay Pomerol, Chateau Vray – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Merlot and I don’t often get on, but this is one of those rare...
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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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