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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
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2021 Falerio, Maison Saladini Pilastri – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Lime gold with streaking legs. Aromas of quince, apple,...
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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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...
Sparkling Wines
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NV Franciacorta Nature ‘Coupé’, Monte Rossa – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Lemon curd, caramel and biscoff, apple/white pear aromas. Clean,...
Spirits
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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...
BFW Star
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NV Franciacorta Nature ‘Coupé’, Monte Rossa – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Lemon curd, caramel and biscoff, apple/white pear aromas. Clean,...
BFW 2 Star
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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...
BFW 3 Star
Latest
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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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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2021 The Vagabond Old Vine Grenache, Blewitt Springs, Thistledown – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Ruby like a jewel with flecks of youthful purple. Brimming with...
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NV Franciacorta Nature ‘Coupé’, Monte Rossa – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Lemon curd, caramel and biscoff, apple/white pear aromas. Clean,...
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NV 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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2021 Falerio, Maison Saladini Pilastri – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Lime gold with streaking legs. Aromas of quince, apple,...
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2020 Saint Romain Rouge, Alain Gras – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Purplish, deeply coloured and youthful-looking red wine. This is...
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2021 Armi Vineyard Thrapsathiri, Lyrarakis – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Like many Greek wines, the aromas are immediately exciting. Perfumed...
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2020 Mâcon Verzé, Nicolas Maillet – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Citrus peel and white pear combine to create a rich but fruity...
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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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