Phil Kessling

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

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

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

Phil Kessling

9.1

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

Phil Kessling

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

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

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

Phil Kessling

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

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

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