Thomson Brook Estate

Brook & Bull

Columbia Valley Cabernet Franc 2016

Truncated notes from a boisterous dinner with old friends.

Wow. Gorgeously floaty nose has berries and floral notes. Soft and concentrated, yet light on its feet. Impressive.
— 5 years ago

"Odedi", Jonathan and 8 others liked this

Saltram

Mamre Brook Shiraz 2012

Very strong dark fruits hit very fast and drop quickly. Low tannin. Mild finish. Very drinkable. — 7 years ago

Iapetus

Subduction McCabe’s Brook Marquette 2018

I will give a 9.4 for Vermont. — 8 years ago

Luke Tarby
with Luke

West Brook

Waimauku Chardonnay

In Harbour side ocean bar & grill, Auckland. 08/26/2018 with Sakka — 8 years ago

Running Brook Vineyards

Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Wow. Amazed how well this grape held up in the new England climate. — 9 years ago

Domaine Thomson

Explorer Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

Medium ruby-purple color.
Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, violet.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, cola, violet, black tea. Medium-soft, supple tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 years ago

Brook & Bull

Columbia Valley Malbec 2019

2019 very smooth that do not believe it’s Malbec. Fruit forward with structure. A fruity Malbec. Wow imho — 5 years ago

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Shob Brook Wines

Monday By Tommy Ruff Red Blend 2017

30 November 2018. Henry's Wine & Spirit, Brooklyn, NY. — 8 years ago

Pipers Brook Vineyard

Estate Pinot Gris 2014

Baked pear and hazelnut. Honey and lean acidity on the finish. Wonderful with cheese plate and flatbread snacks. Yay Tasmania -- neat expression of cool climate PG. — 8 years ago

Fox Brook Winery

California Pinot Grigio 2015

A great Pinot Grigio! Very light but pleasing nose of pineapple and vanilla. Taste with a good balance of acidity and citrus fruit and apples. — 8 years ago

Nickel Brook

Aged in Bourbon Barrels Cuvée Reserve Ale 2017

That sweet maltiness and funkiness work well together! Also 9.5% woah — 9 years ago

Shob Brook Wines

Cabernet Franc

Lightly fizzy, jam-y, rich and refreshing — 5 years ago

Oxbow Brewing Company

Punch Brook Stainless Aged Farmhouse Lager with Raspberries

Even better than I remembered. Maybe bc it’s on draft from the motherland — 5 years ago

Pipers Brook Vineyard

Pinot Noir 2019

Pale to mid Ruby in colour with great clarity. Aromatic red and black Cherry notes with rose petals. A stalky whole bunch note with a little spice. Those fresh cherry notes of medium weight but medium plus intensity transfer through to the palate. Very fresh, young with great potential for future complexity. I can see why it won the Trophy for Best Pinot Noir at both Royal Adelaide and Royal Hobart - both shows with extensive and high quality Pinot entries. Too young but I had to try the first of 6. Next in a year plus. Technical background: (whole berry ferments with 20% whole bunches. Aged in 25% new puncheons and Barriques). Ended up having the 2nd bottle 195 weeks later on 25th October 2024. Just a stunning Pinot Noir and even improving on that 2 Trophies standard. — 6 years ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Greg Gosselin Yes Greg. They have been high quality producers in the Tamar River for a while now. Also make a good sparkling.
Byron Hewett

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I visited them in 1990 when Andrew Pirie was still there!
Bob McDonald

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He was certainly a giant of Tasmanian viticulture. Matthew Jukes (UK) once said that a wine he made was”the greatest sparkling wine made outside of Champagne “.

Shob Brook Wines

Syrah 2010

Very good
Northern Rhone style
A little fizz when opened that vanished eventually
Elegant fruit, very floral
White pepper, coriander.
Long finish
Unfiltered
Wine that I would definitely buy again
— 8 years ago

Alessio PecoraroMauro Gabrielefrancesco scalavino
with Alessio, Mauro and 1 other
Aaron, Ron and 7 others liked this

Bravium

Thomson Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

1st experience with this producer. Just developing lovely secondary aromas. Quite nice with the age on it (2009 vintage) — 8 years ago

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Brick Brook

Edna Valley Grenache 2013

I love California Grenache! ~last bottle — 9 years ago