Phil Kessling

9.0

A distributor friend brought this over. It was very tight and bitter when we first pulled the cork. Just let it sit for a while as we opened a couple of other bottles. Exactly what it needed. Red berries, spice and a lot of earthiness. Sort of Mondeuse/ Gamay like. Really enjoyed this bottle. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.5

I wanted to like this more than I did. Will let the other bottles sit. It was not as light of a Gamay as I expected. Tart red berries with a little black fruit on the palate. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.4

A slightly richer Albarino. Citrus, white flower and a hint of salinity. Tons of acidity. Great value from Costco. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.8

In a really great spot. Tart red berries, hint of spice and some wet forest floor. Layered and gets more complex as it sits in the glass. Excellent Chambolle-Musigny. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

Made by Basilica Cafaggio, this is a great value in a Gran Selezione Chianti. I didn’t make the mistake I made last year of only buying one bottle. Bought a half case and will let it age some in the cellar. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.4

Priorat red blend of Garnacha, Syrah, Carignan and Cab Sauv. Oak, tannins and higher alcohol. Good not great. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.8

Single Contrada Nerello. Tart red berries, red cherry, fire and ash. Crisp acidity and hint of tannins. Good drinking Nerello. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Brut Zero Rosé from Tarlant. Grower Champagne with an even split of Pn and Chard; 5% Meunier too. Zero dosage. Terrific bottle of Grower Champagne. Each glass got better and better. Great fruit and great acidity.l — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.7

Well made Vacqueyras by Guiiiaume Gonnet. Really decent Vacqueyras for $12 at Costco. Black fruit with a little red fruit, med + tannins and long finish. Good value and worth buying in quantity. — 19 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.8

Excellent white Bordeaux from Domaine De Chevalier. 70% Semillon and 30% Sauv Blanc. This is one of my favorite white Bordeaux. Rich and elegant, complex and a great food wine. — 19 days ago