Ben Riggs

Mr. Riggs Wine Company

McLaren Vale Shiraz

No usually a fan of Shiraz, but this one is quite nice! — 7 years ago

Mr. Riggs Wine Company

Watervale Riesling 2013

A slightly unusual Riesling, more on the sweeter side than I’m used to, with distinct but delicate stone fruit flavours prominent on the front palate. The more typical Riesling citrus buzz is still evident, but only has a supporting role on the back of the palate, along with a fine quartz like minerality. Also missing is the usual Riesling acidity. The wine much softer than typical, but far from flabby, the balance exquisite. Bloody delicious actually. An unexpected gem. — 8 years ago

Ben Potts

Lenny's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

A huge surprise on the upside. All the appropriate Cabernet descriptors plus Rich, concentrated, long and satisfying with notes of mint, cassis and dark chocolate. 50 year old vines from Langhorne Creek contributing to the richness. Turned 10 years old as of a few hours ago. — 8 years ago

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Mr. Riggs Wine Company

The Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

John T
9.1

Great Red. Went will with the lasagna — 8 years ago

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Schild Estate

Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 2006

Love! Great bottle and great price! — 9 years ago

Sante Arcangeli

Bald Mountain Chardonnay 2012

Legit SCM Chard. Mineral acidity balanced butter and pineapple/Apple flavors. — 9 years ago

Benjamin Leroux

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011

My Beaune man crush. Traded a wine map with Ben for this bottle. V. Good. — 10 years ago

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Roy Arias

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JanKris Winery

Ben Hogan Tribute Zinfandel 2007

Erica likes it a lot I find it a little fruity — 12 years ago

Mr. Riggs Wine Company

The Magnet McLaren Vale Grenache 2013

An intense, fruity Grenache, with marked liquorice, anise aromas. — 8 years ago

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Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2014

Otto! Veramente ben fatto. Bel equilibrio e legno dosato in maniera perfetta. Bravi! — 8 years ago

Beauregard Vineyards

Beauregard Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Yeah! Way more refined and elegant than I initially expected, but plenty going on. Exceptional with roast beef. Really good! — 8 years ago

Schild Estate

Ben Schild Reserve Single Vineyard Shiraz 2012

This is a Big Boy! Need a nice steak to go with this one. — 9 years ago

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Twomey

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Bright candied cherry, coriander, sandalwood, five spice, black pepper. Vibrant and fruit driven. Ben Cane getting it done in 2012. — 9 years ago

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Beauregard Vineyards

Coast Grade Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Yes again. Love this. Everyday swill! — 9 years ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

20 year old magnum. Lots of fruit, we'll aged, mild tannins, nice must that softened over the evening. At Ben and Dianne's with Kyle, Carole and Diane G. — 9 years ago

Adir

Kerem Ben Zimra Upper Galilee Shiraz 2009

Very good Shiraz not to heavy let it breathe — 11 years ago

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2012

Ben Glaetzer can't go wrong — 8 years ago

Beauregard Vineyards

Beauregard Ranch Pinot Noir 2013

Should have aged this wine for a decade. Forest and ocean mist, limestone quality to the tannin structure. Excellent wine. — 8 years ago

Arianna Occhipinti

SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato 2014

Right out of the bottle faint post rain rock, moss, and leather first pour nose showing deep red front-mouth fruit with youthful tannins that will coax your tongue to the roof of your mouth and groovy acid slowing things down letting the moment linger, penetrate, and compliment the amazing meatballs served up by Ben Barker (of Magnolia Grill Durham) at his son's amazing new pizzeria, in Carrboro, NC (do not miss!!)
More on this wine soon, but @13% alcohol and low $s, it's good stuff for sure!
— 8 years ago

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Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Big bold Cabernet - delicious full fruit with a wonderfully smooth long finish. Thanks Ben! — 8 years ago

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Roblar Winery and Vineyard

Gold Collection Big Ben Santa Ynez Valley Merlot 2013

I am not a Merlot guy, but this Merlot was off the charts. Loved it. — 9 years ago

Soquel Vineyards

Coast Grade Vineyard Partners' Reserve Pinot Noir 2013

Celebrating new business and new friends..... — 9 years ago

Greg, James and 1 other liked this

Beauregard Vineyards

Bald Mountain Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Lemon oil, orange blossom, cantaloupe rind, and intense mineral backbone. — 9 years ago