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Brian Kostreba

164 wines • 3 followers • 2 following

Maison Denuzière

Les Hauts Lieux Côte Rôtie Syrah 2018

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Brian Kostreba

9.0

Started off pretty tannic on the finish, decanted for a hour or so total smooth out to the point hey I want some tannins. Incredibly vevetly smooth wine one of the best Sirah I have drank very balanced. They kept the alcohol in the lower range 13.5% Getting a little expensive for me but just had to try some. — a day ago

Charles Shaw

California Merlot 2011

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

I just opened a 2011 Robert Shaw merlot it was not bad to my amazement. I stored it for 13 to 14 years. I thought I would be pouring it out. It had a very nice taste. — 6 months ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

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Brian Kostreba

9.3

Aged gracefully, super smooth tannins, dark ruby color, fruit perfect for a 14 year old wine. Thicker mouthfeel. Concentrated. — 8 months ago

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Arlaux

Brut Grande Cuvée Premier Cru Champagne Blend

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Brian Kostreba

7.6

Has some bitterness at the finish — a month ago

El Enemigo

Mendoza Chardonnay 2021

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Brian Kostreba

9.0

I’m not a Chardonnay drinker, but this is excellent. Will buy it when I find it. — 2 months ago

One of One

Califorinia Cabernet Sauvignon

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Brian Kostreba

6.1

Drank some dumped the rest down the drain. Don’t waste your money. — 7 months ago

Alfaro Family

Bates Ranch Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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Brian Kostreba

9.0

It’s a low alcohol cab at 12.9% closer to a Bordeaux. Very nice fruit and the tannins complement the finish. Great winery to visit. — a year ago

Kirkland Signature

Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2018

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Brian Kostreba

9.1

Excellent, nice fruit, mouthfeel velvety, tannins sufficient, and balanced. Would definitely purchase again. Other reviews stated jammy, I disagree I thought the fruit almost perfect for my taste. 2018. And I’m sure the price was right because it was a Kirkland product. Enjoyed on 5/16/2025 — 2 months ago

Arlaux

Brut Grande Cuvée Premier Cru Champagne Blend

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Brian Kostreba

9.0

Good enough and some times better. Not my best review. I did like it. — 2 months ago

Quinta do Portal

Mural Reserva Douro Red Blend 2019

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Brian Kostreba

9.1

Just a great overall wine in all categories. — 8 months ago

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