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Phil Kessling

1318 wines • 71 followers • 102 following

Château La Tour de By

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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Phil Kessling

8.6

Excellent, well priced Medoc: 60 Cab Sauv, 35 Merlot and 5 Petit Verdot. Black fruit, tannic paired well with petite filets. — 4 months ago

Buchegger

Ried Tiefenthal Roter Veltliner 2016

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Phil Kessling

9.0

I think this m,ay have been my first Roter Veltliner. Really enjoyed this bottle: dry, tart stone fruit, green apple, hint of white pepper, slight salinity, steely, great acidity. Great value. — 4 months ago

Kirkland Signature

Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2020

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Phil Kessling

8.2

Gran Selezione for $18 at Costco. Had to buy a bottle to try at this price. Drank well above the price point. Actually produced by Basilica Cafaggio. Red fruit, black fruit, earthy, med tannins, good acidity. Went back to get a half case. Of course, all gone. — 4 months ago

Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

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Phil Kessling

9.3

Such a great Brunello producer. Every wine in the line up is excellent. Even the entry level Troncone, which is one of the great steals in Brunello. This bottle is in its prime. Smooth, complex, red fruit, black fruit, med tannins, long finish. So good! — 4 months ago

La Collina dei Re

Re Della Notte Sauvignon

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Phil Kessling

8.8

Actually Re Della Notte bottling. 100% Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling. I was surprised how good this was. Been in the cellar for at least 6 years. Crisp, acidic, grapefruit, tart apple. — 4 months ago

Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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Phil Kessling

9.0

Classic Sancerre and a great price at Costco. Bought a half case. Tart grapefruit, great acidity, wet rock. Yep, I drank it young but I have more! — 4 months ago

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Willamette Valley Vineyards

Whole Cluster Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

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Phil Kessling

8.7

Not as fruit forward as I expected. A little heavier and darker than most Oregon PN. More Burgundy like for me: tart red berries, earthy, med tannins. I am speculating that the whole clusters are responsible. — 4 months ago

Enclos de Viaud

Lalande-de-Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

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Phil Kessling

8.5

A little corked but still drinkable. 90% Merlot and 10% Cab Franc. Excellent Right Bank Bordeaux. Smooth and easy drinking. — 4 months ago

Schlossgut Diel

Nahesteiner Riesling 2023

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Phil Kessling

8.7

Inexpensive dry Riesling that I poured for a group of friends at a pre-Christmas Wine tasting. Great value: dry, green apple, stone fruit, wet rock, great acidity. Complex and will only get better with aging. — 4 months ago

Weingut Clemens Busch

Mosel Trocken Riesling 2010

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Phil Kessling

7.3

Met Clemens Busch about 10 years ago. Have always enjoyed his wine. Certified organic and classic Mosel Riesling. Drinks “older” than it is. Complex, layered, notes of petrol, tree fruit, great acidity and dry. Loved it. — 4 months ago