Building a wine cellar on a budget: an enthusiast’s guide
How do you build a cellar on a budget? You needn’t go all in on a designer and blow your...
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Author: Ben Franks FRSA
2023 Reserve Malbec, Bodegas Trapiche – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Of all the Malbecs I’ve been tasting in this flight, Trapiche is...
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2023 Private Reserve Uco Valley Malbec, Trivento – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Black-deep and purple rimmed, this is classic Malbec. Black cherry...
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2023 Reserve Malbec, Trivento – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “This Malbec looks the part with its purplish tint and vibrant...
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2022 Mendoza Malbec, Tesco Finest Bodega Y Viñedos Catena – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “The nose of this Malbec is immediately vibrant. Its youth is not...
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2023 Malbec, Finca Las Moras – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Juicy and lighter looking with a purplish hue, I can almost smell its...
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2021 Moordenaarskloof Chenin Blanc, Dornier
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Very interesting from the off! Nutty, lightly caramelised wood apples...
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2021 Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc ‘Limited Release’, Bellingham – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Cape Chenin Blanc is generally a hit. Bellingham’s limited...
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2019 Cabernet Franc, Oliver Zeter – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Cabernet Franc is one of my favourite grape varieties and I am...
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Tesco: The top 3 Malbec red wines you should taste
Ever wondered what Malbec to choose in Tesco? Wonder no more. Ben Franks has tasted a handful of...
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