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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2023 Cuvée des Pappillons Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine de Bel Air – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Instantly recognisable, the wine’s Sauvignon aromas are...
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2022 Getariako Txakolina, Mokoroa – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Bright and grassy, this wine has a very orange-like zesty nose. Its...
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2020 Rioja Reserva, Muga – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Ruby-red with cherry pigments. This wine is full of squashed...
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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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2020 Roşu de Bulboaca Limited Edition, Castel Mimi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Modelled on a Bordeaux blend but with a twist – a big, brash...
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2023 Viorica de Bulboaca – Ediție limitată, Castel Mimi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “I’ve tried a lot of flabby and unexciting Viorica but this is...
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