Brandon Thurber

Myriad Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

9.4

Again, one of the best QPRs around. Amazing wine for around $65. Opened up after about an hour and improved steadily over the next 2. — 4 days ago

Shawn, Shay and 7 others liked this

Ron R

I just bought some of the 17 vintage. I have a lot of faith in the Smiths, so I'm looking forward to tasting it!

Brandon Thurber

I’ve never been disappointed with this, @Ron R, and I don’t think you will be either - especially for the money.

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Exert Syrah Blend 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.4

Waited 7 months to try it again and was rewarded. Fantastic wine that has a long life ahead of it but is approachable now after a 1 hour decant. — a month ago

Dawn, Paul and 9 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.2

2 hour decant and fruit started to shine. Had this with yellowfin tuna and it actually paired well. — a month ago

Shay, Dawn and 6 others liked this

Fulldraw Vineyard

Hard Point Paso Robles Grenache 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.5

Excellent Grenache. Open for business after an hour. — 8 days ago

Shay, Ron and 7 others liked this

Aubert

UV-SL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.3

Bold, in your face style Pinot. Cherries in spades but needs a good 1.5-2 hour decant. — 17 days ago

David, Mike and 9 others liked this

David L

Better in two years

Brandon Thurber

Nailed it @David L. Infanticide now.

Ceritas

Costalina Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017

Brandon Thurber

9.2

Definitely on the lighter side. Nice entry level Pinot but this one didn’t have the overwhelming cherry profile like the ‘16. — a month ago

Shay, David and 4 others liked this

Quivet Cellars

Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.6

A beautiful wine. 2.5 hour decant and boom goes the dynamite. — 11 days ago

Paul, Shay and 6 others liked this

Shay A

Been curious about this! Thanks for checking in.

Brandon Thurber

Happy to fall on this particular grenade, @Shay A.

Tenuta di Tavignano

Misco Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2016

Brandon Thurber

9.0

Light and breezy starter wine. — 19 days ago

David, Mike and 4 others liked this

Nine Suns

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Brandon Thurber

9.4

One of the more interesting white wines I’ve had. Bolder style with tropical fruits in spades. — a month ago

Billy, Shay and 4 others liked this

Patricia Green Cellars

Estate Vineyard Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2017

Brandon Thurber

8.9

Just not my style of Pinot. Dry and dusty tannins and minimal fruit. — a month ago

Shay, David and 1 other liked this