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Ben Carter
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Ben Carter is a lifelong resident of Memphis, Tennessee who has been writing about wine, food, and related topics since 2005 at Benito's Wine Reviews (Twitter @benitowine). He contributes regularly to The Commercial Appeal newspaper through online wine tastings and the "Southern Tastes" panel of local food experts. In addition, he writes as the Memphis Correspondent for SeriousEats.com, covering local restaurants and cuisine. He is committed to the growth of a strong and energetic wine culture in the southeastern United States.

Out in the Fields Drinking Old Vine Zinfandel

Ben Carter
Feature Stories
4 min read
The Lodi Native Project highlights non-interventionist winemaking and individual style. When I headed off to Lodi for a press visit, I got some ribbing from other wine writers.  All good natured, but if you’re already irritated by the stereotypical California style of wine, Lodi might seem to be the worst

The Wine Guy in the Real World

Ben Carter
Features
4 min read
Wine chats should sound more like The Office than Sideways I can talk about Japanese efficiency methods all day but most people doze off after 30 seconds.  However, when it comes to wine, people are instantly and totally engaged.  Particularly if there’s the chance of me sharing some samples with