Philip Staley

McWilliam's

Mount Pleasant Philip Hermitage Shiraz 2018

Old stalwart from Hunter valley
See earlier notes
Has new owner’s since 2019 and not buying current vintages until I know what the reviews are like, skeptical as got snapped up by private equity outfit
This is probably the last of the Mohicans
— 14 hours ago

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@David White David, at least Adrian Sparks is the Chief Winemaker and has been at Mount Pleasant for a while. I met Adrian at a lunch at Mount Pleasant some years ago when he was assistant to the then highly credentialed Jim Chatto who has moved on to his own venture in Tasmania. The terroir at Mount Pleasant is so established and excellent I’m sure it will always be very good and as I say, Adrian is chief winemaker.
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald Thank you for detail on Adrian Sparks. I’m sure you are right that it will be ok, I need to research their latest releases and find a good independent retailer, my local guy who specialised in individual vineyards was bought out by BWS 😩

Philip Lardot

kontakt Müller-Thurgau

Killer. Stein will be in good hands — 3 years ago

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Philip Lardot

Mosel Pinot Gris 2018

Skin contact Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) from the Mosel. What an alluring, beautiful orange color. The nose and palate are citrusy, fruity and refreshing. Well done. — 4 years ago

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Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Waaaayyy too young… — 3 months ago

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They need 15-20 years depending on vintage. 13 maybe longer, but love this producer with that kind of age & beyond.

Marchesi Mazzei

Philip Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Medium ruby-purple color.
Aromas of barnyard, dark fruit, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, earthy, clove, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 2 years ago

Seavey Vineyard

Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Philip Shaw

No. 19 Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Does no betray that it is a SB at first blush. The grass is more a tertiary aroma beneath maybe a green apple nose.
On the palate the acid predominates but is not obtrusive. The wine is probably more of a Loire valley signature.
Rosslyn and Alix did not appreciate this wine at all. In fact they disliked it so much they did not drink it.
— 4 years ago

Rosslyn Stewart
with Rosslyn

Philip Lardot

der Graf Riesling 2020

Dry, minerals, citrus, nectarine, not sweet at all. — 4 months ago

Antiche Terre Venete

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2018

JKT
9.1

Wine dinner with big group including Butch neighbor Art, Philip and Bewan. Pino brought it for himself, given the Cab lineup. Another of his lively dare I say relatively light on its feet Amarone. Balanced profile, actually a good food wine. — a year ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Ca' Togni Sweet Red Muskattrollinger 1994

This is my first experience with this grape and this wine. I was given this wine by a close friend, the 1994 Ca' Togni Sweet Red Wine Philip Togni Vineyard Spring Mountain St. Helena, California. The grape is the Muskat Trollinger Muscat Hamburg.

On the nose there is licorice, leather, coffee and dark earth.

On the palate is licorice, buttery nutty carmel, concentrated dried dark fruits and butterscotch.

This wine is medium to full bodied and has port feel and qualities, sweet very viscous medium acidity and tannins seem to be fully resolved that moves deliciously into a long sweet savory nutty finish. Continued great weekend to everyone, stay safe and healthy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 3 years ago

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Jody Scharf

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Daniel your reviews are 💯
Mine 3 😁