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Brian Kostreba

161 wines • 3 followers • 2 following

Kirkland Signature

Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2018

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Brian Kostreba

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 — 3 days ago

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.3

Aged gracefully, super smooth tannins, dark ruby color, fruit perfect for a 14 year old wine. Thicker mouthfeel. Concentrated. — 6 months ago

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Château de Ribebon

Cuvée Supérieur Bordeaux Cabernet 2019

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Brian Kostreba

9.1

Super smooth, very enjoyable. A blend of 60% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from 100 year old vines, — 2 years ago

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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. — 4 days 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. — 6 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

Precision Wine Company

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

I liked the bottle nice and heavy, wine not so much. It tastes like a $13 cab. Just because it is from Napa don’t be fooled into thinking it’s something superior. — 2 years 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. — 4 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. — 6 months ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

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Brian Kostreba

9.5

Excellent wine, the 2018 was superb no faults that I can detect. Just an overall all great cab. Opened in 2023 deep red to purple little appearance of any age. Excellent taste. Just the right amount of tannins. — a year ago