Brett Vanderbrook

9.1

A great example of California Chardonnay done right. Rich and unctuous with big oaky vanilla notes balanced by a razor sharp acidity that keeps everything harmonious. This is old world influence meets new world swagger. — 3 months ago

Brett Vanderbrook

9.0

Here’s the thing: this is good wine. It’s dense, chewy, and structured. There’s a nice balance of red and black fruit, graphite, cedar, mushroom, soil, and just a touch of Brett funk. It’s fairly tannic, so probably best with food, but can still be enjoyed on its own. I would never be mad if I was offered this. I was lucky to take home an open bottle from a job tonight, but I think the price tag on this is ridiculous. — 8 months ago

Brett Vanderbrook

9.2

Definitely doesn’t feel 14 years old. Still very primary with black cherry and baking spice and cedar. Very good, high quality Willamette Pinot. I could (and have) drink a lot of this. — a year ago

with Michael and Raina

Brett Vanderbrook

9.0

Brett had this 6 months ago

with Raina

Brett Vanderbrook

8.7

Not sure of the blend here, but almost certainly dominated by Cab. Has those hallmarks. Heavy use of oak. Has some sweet and spicy notes. Definitely on the heavier side. A lot of leather and cedar. Long vanilla finish. Very much a “steakhouse” red. Punches above its weight in terms of price. — a year ago

Brett Vanderbrook

9.5

Brett had this a year ago

with Raina

Brett Vanderbrook

8.5

Has that distinctive reductive rubber note on the nose. Very green and mineral. Searingly dry with fairly high acid. — 6 months ago

Brett Vanderbrook

8.7

Quite nice. Bright and fresh. Strawberry and a hint of pepper. An easy drinker. — 8 months ago

Brett Vanderbrook

8.8

Crisp and light with notes of honey and lemon and something savory and herbaceous. Great food pairing wine that scrubs your palate and stands up strong flavors. — a year ago

with Raina

Brett Vanderbrook

9.5

Sitting on the precipice of primary and tertiary. Still has bright fruit notes with high acidity and just enough tannins that it would still pair well with food. But it also has forest floor, mossy stone, leather, cigar box. It will probably age longer knowing Mussar, but this wine has definitely hit its stride and is absolutely singing right now. — a year ago

with Raina and Michael