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Category: Tasting Notes
Below you’ll find a record of some of the wines Ben and his team have tasted worth writing about. You can browse the notes by style, rating, or use our site's search feature if you're looking for something in particular. Should you like the wines we like, hopefully you will discover something new to try. Cheers!
White Wines
Latest Tasting Notes
2021 A.MUSE White, Muses Estate – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Light looking white with a real viscosity on the swirl. Tropical nose...
Rosé Wines
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2021 Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Rosé, Bijou Wine – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Pale salmon with petal pink hues. Aromas of lemon, raspberry,...
Dessert, Fortified & Other Wines
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NV Pedro Ximénez, Diatomists – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Exactly what good PX should be! Raisin coloured and sticky textured...
Red Wines
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2013 Bussia Barolo, Arnaldo Rivera – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “The label on this wine is beautiful. For this vintage, the winery had...
Sparkling Wines
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Franciacorta 61 Saten Brut, Berlucchi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Not super aromatic but the fizz is lively and it has delicate fruity...
Spirits
Latest Tasting Notes
Toki Blended Japanese Whisky, Suntory – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Spirit “There’s always a nuance to Japanese drinks. This blended...
BFW Star
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2021 A.MUSE White, Muses Estate – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Light looking white with a real viscosity on the swirl. Tropical nose...
BFW 2 Star
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Franciacorta 61 Saten Brut, Berlucchi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Not super aromatic but the fizz is lively and it has delicate fruity...
BFW 3 Star
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2005 Chinon ‘Les Graviers’, Johann Spelty – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding “Brick colour mixed with ruby. Bright cherry and red plum nose,...
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2021 A.MUSE White, Muses Estate – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Light looking white with a real viscosity on the swirl. Tropical nose...
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Franciacorta 61 Saten Brut, Berlucchi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Not super aromatic but the fizz is lively and it has delicate fruity...
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2013 Bussia Barolo, Arnaldo Rivera – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “The label on this wine is beautiful. For this vintage, the winery had...
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2016 Antonio Orcia, Simonelli-Santi, Aziende Agrarie – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby hue, medium-full bodied. Legs. Aromas of prune, dried black...
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2017 Messenger, Jade Vineyard – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Dark ruby colour with pungent, classic Cabernet Bordeaux nose...
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2020 Marselan, Jade Vineyard – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “A simple but pleasing red wine. Ripe and fruit driven with blueberry,...
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2017 Hyacinth, Jade Vineyard – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby-purple, lots of long legs. Cassis, prune, wood bark, cherry,...
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2015 St Chinian ‘Pour Les Amis’, Gilbert & Gaillard – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Perfumed nose and packs of blueberry and plum fruit. Soft,...
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2005 Chinon ‘Les Graviers’, Johann Spelty – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding “Brick colour mixed with ruby. Bright cherry and red plum nose,...
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2015 Givry ‘Le Haut-Colombier’, G. & X. Besson – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Beautiful ruby colour and an immediately attractive fresh nose. Red...
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2019 Saint-Peray Vieilles Vignes, Tardieu-Laurent – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Very interesting nose, almost fennel-like with some lovely depth. On...
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Toki Blended Japanese Whisky, Suntory – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Spirit “There’s always a nuance to Japanese drinks. This blended...
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