Phil Castellano

9.6

Phil had this 2 years ago

with David and Jim

Phil Castellano

9.4

This is the best version of Focus I have had to date. Perfect time to drink the 2009. Berries, leather, and tobacco with a touch of oak. Really tasty, smooth, and zero tannins. Too bad this is the last one. — 4 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.0

Exactly what I expect from Sav Blanc, minerals and citrus. Very crisp. — 5 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.3

One of my favorite wines from Relic, a Northern California, Southern Rhône, extremely well executed. The ‘12 was a particularly good year for this one. — 5 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.8

Phil had this 4 years ago

with Jeffrey, Chris and 3 others

Phil Castellano

9.5

This has developed amazingly. Earthy and very Syrah complex on the front end but then the finish from the Viognier is like brandy. Perfect time to consume! — 5 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.0

It is finally fall in North Carolina, signaled by the presence of pumpkin beers. This porter was brewed with pumpkin and no other spices which makes it tasty and not overbearing. — 5 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.2

I love Belgian sours this time of year. This one features cherries, apple, oak, and vanilla. Drinks way to easy for the R-OH content. — 4 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.4

Long live the King! — 4 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.5

Decided to crack this rare one, only 75 cases produced, since the winery opened the library today and offered up some more bottles. This Syrah is extremely big and complex, lots of tobacco, coffee, and earth up front but finishes in a lingering, soft, and ethereal manner. I believe this is the best vintage of The Dare to date and looking forward to seeing how this wine progresses over the next several years. — 5 years ago