English wine can’t afford to be cheap – Homegrown wines must avoid the race to the bottom
As questions once again buzz around how expensive homegrown wines can be, Ben argues no good...
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Author: Ben Franks FRSA
Is politics a hurdle too high for China’s best wineries to jump?
Jade Vineyard is one of China’s finest young wineries and its owner Emma Ding is on a...
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2013 Chateau Denovie Grand Vintage Noir de Denovie, Denovie Group – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “I think they nailed this blend. Perhaps it was a good year? I...
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2020 Ube de Ubérrima Paganilla Barajuelas y Tosca Cerrada, Bodegas Cota 45 – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Oh this is interesting. Smells like Manzanilla sherry with oxidative...
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2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso, Vigna Lapillo – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby hue red with aromas of sweet rose blossom, blueberry, pepper,...
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2021 Falanghina del Sannio DOC, Feudo di San Gregorio – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “A very handsome bottle design. Light lemon colour in the glass. Aromas...
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2020 Bechar Fiano Di Avellino, Antonio Caggiano – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Aromas of white peach, fresh apricot and orange oil. Silky palette...
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2018 Ciarariis Bianco, Colli Di Salerno IGP Vino Bilogico, Raffaele Palma – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Straw gold. Bitter red apple and meadow herbs lead a slightly musty...
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2015 Vorberg Terlaner DOC-Gebiet Pinot Bianco, Cantina Terlano – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “Lime gold and long notes. Aromas of lime peel, orange peel,...
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2019 Côtes du Ventoux Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference, Les Caves Amédée – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Purple-ruby hue. Aromas of cooked plum, ripe blackberry and...
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