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David J. Phillips

22 wines • 13 followers • 54 following

La Colombera

Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso

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David J. Phillips

David J. Phillips

9.5

2019 vintage is the (female) winemakers favorite of all time Accor to importer. — 4 years ago

Movia

Ceglo Rebula Ribolla

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David J. Phillips

David J. Phillips

8.5

Overripe pears, mangoes. Mid to full bodied. Slightly tannic. Typical Movia. — 7 years ago

Scarbolo

Friuli Grave Tocai Friulano

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David J. Phillips

9.0

Impressed by this producer. Classic Friulano. Light, crisp, great acidity with nice fruit. A perfect aperitif wine with Prosciutto di’Parma. — 8 years ago

Château de Mauvin

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1989

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David J. Phillips

7.1

Showing lots of sweet figs and sultana with hints of dark chocolate. Lower acidity than should be for a wine to last to this age. Perhaps a bit past it’s prime. Certainly not on the same league as Y’quem. — 6 years ago

Tenuta Bonincontro

Melovivo Frappato

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David J. Phillips

9.0

Raspberry and sweet cherry fruit. Light bodied. Nice acidity. Loved it. — 7 years ago

Scarbolo

Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio

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David J. Phillips

8.5

Not a full on ramato style but a big rich Pinot Grigio all the same. With checking out. Was great with p soupy polenta and shrimp. — 8 years ago

Sean Thackrey

Pleiades XXV Old Vines Red Blend

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David J. Phillips

9.5

Cherry fruit. Lovely, pretty wine. Great acidity seems to indicate a lot of Sangiovese. Thackeray never ceases to amaze. — 7 years ago

Coteau de Pizy

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2016

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David J. Phillips

8.5

Damn fine for a Sauvignon Blanc! — 7 years ago

The Foundry

Grenache Blanc 2015

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David J. Phillips

9.5

Rich, ripe pear fruit. Mid to full bodied. Good acidity. An absolute pleasure. — 7 years ago

Gilbert et Christine Felettig

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2012

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David J. Phillips

8.5

Classic. Still young and tight. Opened up after a time in decanter. Great with Beef Bourgogne! — 8 years ago