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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Author: Ben Franks FRSA
2021 Bon Vallon Chardonnay Estate Wine, De Wetshof – Tasting Notes
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Light lime gold. Aromas of apple yoghurt, green apple skin and...
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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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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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2019 Dulce de Invierno, Javier Sanz – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Copper orange. Sweet nose of tangerines, candied lemon pith, and...
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2020 Vielles Vignes Fitou AOP, Domaine Jones – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Dark ruby. Cooked plum, dried cranberry, leather and strawberry on...
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New: Wine Flight with Simon Rollings from Canned Wine Co.
Simon Rollings, Ben’s business partner and co-founder at Canned Wine Co. joins Ben and...
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New: Wine Flight with Ingrid Bates from Dunleavy Vineyards
Ingrid Bates, owner and manager of Somerset’s Dunleavy Vineyards, is the latest guest to...
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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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