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Ben Phillips

8 wines • 1 followers • 5 following

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

9.4

Ben had this 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo
Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

Super marriage of fruit depth and a meaty savouriness- went magnificently with the Argentinian fare. Yummmm
9.1

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

9.2

The '98 has lost some of its fruit oomph, but not to the detriment of the experience, still enough there, along with the green/stalk /mint....elegant, magnificent.....mmmm — 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo

By Farr

Farrside Pinot Noir 2012

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

8.2

I think I confused the app by including the two labels - the 2012 Farrside by Farr. Some earth and funk, but a subtle floral perfume too, interesting, and reasonably long, noice ;) — 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

9.5

Rich, dark, brambly fruit, some chocolate depth, some subtle spicy nuance....and long, and smooth, oh the smoothitity;).....delicious (delectable)
— 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo

Clarendon Hills

Astralis Syrah 1999

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

8.9

That rich spicey, sweet, funky (but not really, just can't think of the word, is it marzipan, I'm not sure ;) ), and it's long, the nose, it's the real joy here. It pretty much translates through to the palate, grungy, dusty tannins to finish. V noice, super match for the rare rye fillet 😉 — 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo
Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

Heyyyyyyy I agree wholeheartedly, go the the funky grunge!

Yalumba

The Octavius Barossa Old Vine Shiraz 2009

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

8.2

Only, deep, brooding dark fruits, subtle hints of earth, big but smooth, will provide enjoyment for many years- enjoyed with a rare porterhouse at Duchess in Melbs — 10 years ago

Castagna

Sparkling Genesis Beechworth Syrah 2008

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Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips

9.3

Super savoury, dusty, earthy, some leather notes, some tar, fading licorice, whimsical stalk.....please sir, can I have some more? — 10 years ago

Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2008

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Ben Phillips

9.1

Early to be drinking the 2008 but still v worthwhile. Sharp dark berries and some astringent brambles that should add maaaagnificent complexity over the years. Some subtle mint too. Noice oak fruit integration, super in 10+. — 10 years ago

Carlo Tonini
with Carlo