Phil Kessling

7.9

Not bad for a $4 close out. Tastes more like a SB. Tangerine, Myer’s Lemon and pineapple with a crisp, acidic finish. Decent porch wine on a warm summer night. — 10 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

Better on the 2nd night. Weightier with more black fruit than red. Paired well with grilled flank steak. — 20 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.8

Not sure on the blend. Marianne Roussane Bourblanc? Tart with higher viscosity. Maybe some Viognier in the blend. Tart apple, pear. And Myer’s lemon with a little lamb’s wool and blanched almond. Paired well with fried chicken and frites. — a month ago

Phil Kessling

8.6

I was pouring this at a store tasting and the label “melted away.” A Piedmont Rose which I believe had a high percentage of Barbera based on the flavor profile. Crisp red fruit with an acidic backbone. — 10 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.9

Liquid amber color. Tree fruit spice and acid. Good summer wine. — 20 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.3

70% Merlot/ 30%Cabernet Franc. If 2016 right bank Bordeaux are this good, then buy up. Cedar, blackberry, plum, tart cranberry, red clay, etc. Complete, tannic and young. Not even close to it’s prime drinking window. Put a case in your cellar and watch it bloom. $22 a bottle is a steal. — a month ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Very “Burgundian.” Tart red fruit, spice and a little earthy funkiness. Delicious. — 10 days ago

Phil Kessling

8.8

Decent Gewurz at at a really good price (Costco). Not too much RS and tastes lie a Gewurz. Got to like that. — 16 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

In a good drinking window. Tart red fruit, crisp acidity and a little cinnamon. — 20 days ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Not a blend, 100% Sangiovese. Roses, tar, leather and excellent acidity. Good pair with my baked Ziti . — a month ago