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Brian Kostreba

170 wines • 3 followers • 2 following

Fattoria Viticcio

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

Nice wine very tight when first tasted. After some aeration /decanting came into its prime. A beautiful. Classic Chianti. The tannins needed to calm down and then all the different nuances came forth. Still at Costco. — 7 days ago

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Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.1

I loved it would buy more when I find it. I would get into all the nuances of wine flavors that all the wine aficionado would say but hey just a serious good wine I’m not all the verbose. — 9 months ago

Arlaux

Brut Grande Cuvée Premier Cru Champagne Blend

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

7.6

Has some bitterness at the finish — a year ago

El Enemigo

Mendoza Chardonnay 2021

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

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

Leyda

Lot 21 Leyda Valley Pinot Noir 2022

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

Great Pinot , tastes like it from Burgundy. Red fruit, not sweet, white pepper, light tannins. Very well rounded. Did not get the mushroom forest nuances that others are describing.  — 16 days ago

Maison Barboulot

"La Comptine" Cabernet - Syrah

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

7.1

If you like Manischewitz this is the wine for you. So sweet I had to mix it with soda water to drink. — 9 months ago

Maison Denuzière

Les Hauts Lieux Côte Rôtie Syrah 2018

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Brian Kostreba

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. — 10 months ago

Clos Apalta

Valle de Apalta Red Blend 2019

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

Just bought at Costco Santa Cruz $99.99 listed 40 to 50 $ more at other sites. WS # 6 for 2025 I’m sorry can’t give a real rating too early to drink. Will come back in 5 to 10 years. Have watched some YouTube tasters and they 🥰 — 5 months ago

Olema Wines

Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2019

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Brian Kostreba

Brian Kostreba

9.0

I had the 2019 and it tasted just perfect for a Pinot from Sonoma County. Just the right amount of fruit throughout and a slightly dry finish with no detectable faults. It was delicious. — 9 months ago

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 — a year ago