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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 Moordenaarskloof Chenin Blanc, Dornier
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Very interesting from the off! Nutty, lightly caramelised wood apples...
Rosé Wines
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2022 Pinot Gris, Craven Wines – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “I am torn; is this an orange wine or a light red wine? The...
Dessert, Fortified & Other Wines
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NV Tio Pepe Fino en Rama, Bodegas González Byass – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Tio Pepe is one of the most iconic sherry brands in the world, but not...
Red Wines
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2023 Reserve Malbec, Bodegas Trapiche – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Of all the Malbecs I’ve been tasting in this flight, Trapiche is...
Sparkling Wines
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2020 Amphora Blanc de Blancs, Krone – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “Wine is naturally subjective, but sometimes you do have to...
Spirits
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NV Bittersweet Non Alcoholic, Wilfred’s Aperitif – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Spirit “This is one of the most accomplished non-alcoholic spirits...
BFW Star
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2023 Reserve Malbec, Bodegas Trapiche – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Of all the Malbecs I’ve been tasting in this flight, Trapiche is...
BFW 2 Star
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2023 Private Reserve Uco Valley Malbec, Trivento – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Black-deep and purple rimmed, this is classic Malbec. Black cherry...
BFW 3 Star
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2018 Pinot Noir Reserve, Louis Guntrum – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★★ Outstanding Wine “I have high expectations for German Pinot Noir – blame...
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2023 Reserve Malbec, Bodegas Trapiche – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Of all the Malbecs I’ve been tasting in this flight, Trapiche is...
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2023 Private Reserve Uco Valley Malbec, Trivento – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Black-deep and purple rimmed, this is classic Malbec. Black cherry...
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2023 Reserve Malbec, Trivento – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “This Malbec looks the part with its purplish tint and vibrant...
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2022 Mendoza Malbec, Tesco Finest Bodega Y Viñedos Catena – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “The nose of this Malbec is immediately vibrant. Its youth is not...
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2023 Malbec, Finca Las Moras – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Juicy and lighter looking with a purplish hue, I can almost smell its...
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2021 Moordenaarskloof Chenin Blanc, Dornier
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Very interesting from the off! Nutty, lightly caramelised wood apples...
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2021 Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc ‘Limited Release’, Bellingham – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Cape Chenin Blanc is generally a hit. Bellingham’s limited...
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2019 Cabernet Franc, Oliver Zeter – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Cabernet Franc is one of my favourite grape varieties and I am...
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2022 Definition by Majestic Malbec, Familia Zuccardi – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “Definition is bursting with dark blackberries and spice with a...
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2022 Extre Libre Cahors Malbec, Chateau du Cedre – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Malbecs have a habit of disappearing in a crowd, a much of a...
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2017 Stellenbosch Malbec, Rustenberg – Tasting Note
Ben says ★★ Great Wine “Malbec should be generous. When you buy one you want rich, drinkable...
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2022 No.1 Douro Bianco, Waitrose – Tasting Note
Ben says ★ Good Wine “The new No.1 wine range from Waitrose continues to be exciting to...
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