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Phil Kessling

1322 wines • 71 followers • 102 following

Clos De La Roilette

Clos de la Roilette Griffe du Marquis Fleurie Gamay 2012

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9.2

Proof that Cru Beauj can age. This bottle was better than the last one. Brighter ruby color, fresher red berry fruit, light tannins and good acidity . Best wine of the night in a killer lineup. — 12 days ago

Azienda Agricola Le Ragnaie

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

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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

Enclos de Viaud

Lalande-de-Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

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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

Champalou

Le Portail Vouvray Chenin Blanc

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9.1

My favorite cuvee from Champalou. Complex tree fruit, hint of spice, wet rock and crisp acidity.
— 12 days ago

Simonnet-Febvre

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2007

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9.1

Purchased in Chablis at the tasting room in 2010. Aged incredibly well! Tart green apple, hint of salinity and great acidity. — 12 days ago

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Whole Cluster Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

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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

La Collina dei Re

Re Della Notte Sauvignon

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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

Champalou

La Cuvée Fondraux Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2027

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8.9

2nd bottle. This one was completely dry, ptevious one had a hint of RS. Delicious: peach, pear, ripe apple, med acidity and complex. — 12 days ago

Château La Tour de By

Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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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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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