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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Latest insights from Ben and the team
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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David Begg on founding REAL: There’s a massive opportunity here
Have you too felt dissatisfied with non-alcoholic offerings this dry january? So was David Begg...
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Ellie Scott on Millésime BIO 2024 as organic viticulture in France doubles
While Bordeaux is being incentivised to dig up its vines, the area dedicated for organic vineyards...
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Sophia Longhi: The most popular non-alcoholic sparkling wines to try this January
Sophia Longhi rounds up her favourite non-alcoholic bubbles – perfect for those of you...
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Latest Tasting Notes
2022 Costieres de Nimes Vin de la Vallee du Rhone, Lidl – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Plush colour with a purple hue. Very fruity on the nose with some...
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2022 Winemaker’s Selection Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Lidl ‘Deluxe’ – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Purplish medium-full red wine. Aromas of cassis, blackcurrant leaf,...
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2022 Côtes du Rhône, Lidl – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Obviously and curiously light in colour given this is a Côtes du...
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2020 Bridge Pa Hawke’s Bay Syrah, Three Crows (Rob Macdonald) – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Hot on the nose with black fruits, vanilla and dark choc. Full,...
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2021 Vouvray Spring Sec, Domaine Careme – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Instantly interesting. The wine’s aromas start with pithy...
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2020 Miss Terre’ Amphibolite, Domaine de la Sénéchalière – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “A light, fruit-driven white wine. The nose is an interesting mix of...
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