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Ben Slade

50 wines • 12 followers • 14 following

Famille Bougrier (Domaines Bougrier)

Vouvray Sec Dry Chenin Blanc 1717

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Ben Slade

9.0

Mineral-forward Chenin Blanc with enough body to hold up to rich chicken or duck, but shine with scallops or fish. Tasty! — a year ago

Domaine de la Prébende

Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes de Gamay Noir a Jus Blanc 2010

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Ben Slade

9.2

Ben had this 3 years ago

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Ben Slade

8.5

Tasty, dryish cab with hints of plumb and black currant. Would drink again. — 4 years ago

Buena Vista Winery

Vinicultural Society North Coast Pinot Noir 2018

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Ben Slade

8.9

Super versatile Pinot! Nice acidity, very balanced. Great table wine — 5 years ago

Diatom

Bar-M Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

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Ben Slade

8.9

Balanced chard. Scratches the chard itch without overthinking it. Enough body to hold up to more flavorful fish and chicken. — 2 years ago

Bodegas Emilio Moro

Finca Resalso Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2019

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Ben Slade

9.1

Even tho we are admittedly drinking it before it’s prime, this was a delicious, balanced Tempranillo. Fruit forward but enough tannic structure to hold together and hold up. Paired beautifully with the herb-crusted lamb we made. — 3 years ago

Azienda Baroni di Pianogrillo

Curva Minore Frappato Nero d'Avola 2016

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Ben Slade

9.2

Tasty Sicilian blend. The spice of Nero Di Avola but more balance and versatility. — 4 years ago

Le Mistral (USA)

Single Vineyard Monterey County Joseph's Blend 2019

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Ben Slade

Ben Slade

9.0

Dry, medium-bodied red. Super balanced and versatile. Would overpower lighter fish flavors, but any chicken > pork > beef pairing would land with aplomb. — 2 years ago

Château les Bugadelles

Cuvée des 4 Vents La Clape Red Blend

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Ben Slade

9.0

Full-bodied French blend. Earthy notes, leather, black currant. Having with a steak and not disappointed… — 3 years ago

Poggio Anima

Samael Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

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Ben Slade

Ben Slade

9.2

Ben had this 4 years ago