| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2018 Pezzato Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
2/24/2021 - brigcampbell wrote: NRDecanted for 9 hours. Looks very dark and concentrated in the glass and there is a Chambord note. Also some spice aromas which I can't put my finger on. Very good fruit with a spicy clove and charred oak that last for a really long time, one of the longest finishes every for any wine. It just hangs on and on. There's a hint of salinity that might be olive at the end. The perception of acid very forward with a firm knitting of fine tannins. Excellent structure and will age a long time. I'd recommend holding this, heck it's a 2018, for at least another 3 years to give it time to integrate the oak. Side note: I left an ounce in the bottle and it sat on the counter for a week and was still drinking nicely. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (11) |
| Red |
2010 Maison Bleue Gravière Upland VineyardYakima Valley Snipes Mountain Red Rhone Blend more |
12/15/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: 94 pointsCT Gang at Nick's (Laguna Beach, CA): This is more MSG versus GSM since it's 75% Mourvèdre and that's all goodness to me as I really like a good Mourvèdre and this is certainly an excellent wine. Dark fruit, sage, spice, cigar box, and lots of firm tannins. Medium plus finish. Excellent wine. 8 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (7) |
| Red |
2009 Ladd Cellars Pinot Noir Cuvée AbigailSonoma Coast more |
2/17/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRFalltacular 2013 (FMIII in the OC): I was standing against a wall tasting this wine and Eric walked by and began chatting. He didn't know what I was drinking so I innocently (or not so) said "what to you think of this wine's aromas?" and handed him my glass. He stuck his nose in there, thought for 10 seconds, and said "this is Abigail". Bingo! I told him I thought that was pretty impressive and said "no not really, I live with that wine everyday of its life". Good point, never really thought about that fact he's surrounded by his wines everyday. He's a very knowledgeable winemaker and interesting to converse with. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (5) |
| Rosé |
2016 Tercero Mourvèdre RoséSanta Barbara County more |
5/29/2018 - brigcampbell wrote: NRMourvedre based Rosé? The best. This stands with any rose on the planet. The good news it's made by a great guy and love supporting the cause. Complex aromas of earth and leather with ripe apricot and peach. Fresh cut peaches and a little grit for good measure. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (5) |
| White |
2021 Goodfellow Family Cellars Blanc Whistling Ridge VineyardRibbon Ridge White Blend more |
6/7/2023 - brigcampbell wrote: NRAttack is yellow pear and "Riesling". Is that a flavor? Medium acidity and leans towards yellow apple to finish. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (4) |
| Red |
2020 Our Wines Pinot NoirWillamette Valley more |
5/13/2022 - brigcampbell wrote: NRDark crimson color. Light Cherry nose and stems. Palate is tart cherry, sour on the attack. Tannins are much softer here compared to '17-'19. Medium acid on the long finish. Vapors swirl around the sinus cavity. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (4) |
| Red |
2006 Dover Canyon BarbarianPaso Robles Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more |
5/24/2009 - brigcampbell wrote: 91 pointsInteresting blend of Zin/PS. great nose sitting in the bottle like maple syrup, but unique taste not syrupy. nice big finish. This has potential to really be special, I'll sit on the other bottle. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Rosé |
2011 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône RoséRed Rhone Blend more |
10/9/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRFruity strawberry and mineral notes. Easy quaffer. Nose is missing. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| White - Sparkling |
NV L'Or BrutFrance Champagne Blend more |
7/5/2014 - brigcampbell wrote: NRThis was a gift from my god daughter for my promotion to Yondan (4th) so it's special. The wine is just OK. Light effervescence and tree fruit aromas. Flavor is Asian pear. It's refreshing but there isn't much complexity and no bread note. Maybe not method champagne? 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2014 Carlisle Syrah Papa's BlockRussian River Valley more |
5/8/2016 - brigcampbell wrote: NRWe definitely didn't need to open this after the slew of wines that proceeded. Extremely concentrated, glass staining. This needs some air, which we didn't do. Powerful wine. Blackberry and sage brush flavor. Soda mineral thing going on. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| White |
2011 Liquid Farm Chardonnay FourSta. Rita Hills more |
11/10/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRLiquid Farm Tasting (Chris and Brig's House): Completely understand why people go bonkers for this wine. This is the heavyweight champ of the lineup based on its weight, glycerin mouthfeel, and intense richness and complexity. More cinnamon baked apple and lime versus the leaner razor sharp white hill. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2012 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-PapeRed Rhone Blend more |
8/29/2015 - brigcampbell wrote: NRBook Club (Patty's Place): Blind. Stumped losing interest this late. I wish Sean hadn't spent big coin on this wine. This will be an unpopular tasting note as this seems to be a favorite of many. Big, sweet, and one dimensional. There's a LOT of cherry here which is probably Grenache but I don't know the blend. Horrible QPR. You can get 2 or 3 great bottle of the price. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Sonoma Countymore |
6/16/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRExcellent wine as you'd expect. Dark crimson color and glass staining. Dark tart berry and chalky mid palate. Problem is I paired it with wild pig pork chops and homemade maple rum cayenne glaze. Palate was fried in regards to writing a detailed tasting note but the zin was perfect. Here is the culprit. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La TâcheLa Tâche Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
8/16/2018 - brigcampbell wrote: NRLast of the DRC I purchased for $20 per bottle. Glad the crew was able share in a legendary wine experience. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2012 Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir Curmudgeon Cuvée Armstrong VineyardRibbon Ridge more |
2/25/2014 - brigcampbell Likes this wine: 100 pointsA fellow San Diego kid that grew up playing OTL (over the line) on the sandy playgrounds and beaches. The memory lives forever. 5 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2002 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Spottswoode Estate VineyardNapa Valley more |
9/7/2015 - brigcampbell wrote: NRInteresting maroon color, burnt edges. Dark plum, caramel, and cedar aromas. The nose is very alluring. I don't drink a lot Cabernet and certainly not much high end juice so I don't have a great reference but it's is very good. More cedar with cassis and plum flavors. Nice peppery note at the medium finish. This would be great with a fat steak. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2009 Antinori TignanelloToscana IGT SuperTuscan Blend more |
12/11/2016 - brigcampbell wrote: NRBook Club - Grand Finale: Dark, thick, and lush wine. Very modern in style, could past for a Cali blend or a ripe Bordeaux year . Lots of flavors, cassis, dried fruit and licorice. Chris really enjoyed this one as she's the queen of super Tuscans and this wine is the king. I would like this with a nice big steak. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2010 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di MontalcinoSangiovese more |
12/20/2015 - brigcampbell wrote: NRBest of Italy (Hi-Times, Costa Mesa, CA): Dark garnet color. A little boozy nose. Cherry fruit and medium toast. Medium level of tannins, slightly angular. Decent. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2011 G. Chevalier SauternesSémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more |
12/13/2016 - brigcampbell wrote: flawedThis suffers from Ethyl Acetate. Has the classic fingernail polish remover aroma and nasty finish. Purchased at trader Joe's for $9.. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2012 Yaso ToroTinta de Toro, Tempranillo more |
5/23/2015 - brigcampbell wrote: 86 pointsNot a rebuy even at this price. Nothing wrong with the wine but no energy. Dark fruit with an interesting dark molasses streak through the middle. Very soft, tannins completely resolved which is a bit surprising at this young age. PnP. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2021 Kutch Pinot Noir Mindego Ridge VineyardSanta Cruz Mountains more |
3/26/2023 - brigcampbell wrote: NRI'm a Kutch Homer but unapologetic. This was served alongside the McDougall and Falstaff, two wines I have always liked. 4 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Beer |
NV Pabst Blue RibbonWisconsin Malt, Grain more |
3/11/2014 - brigcampbell wrote: NRCome on! This is classic American beer! Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2009 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée RéservéeRed Rhone Blend more |
1/26/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRDinner with Friends (FMIII in the OC): Bamm! Big ripe dark fruit. The brett (barnyard) shows up right in mid palate. It's medium plus weight and mouthfeel with rounded tannins. 3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2009 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family VineyardNapa Valley more |
1/26/2013 - brigcampbell wrote: NRDinner with Friends (FMIII in the OC): Dark as motor oil. Great petite fruit flavor, very expressive, and notes of tar toward the end. There's a good shot of alcohol in here and it's noticeable. Tannins are still very firm, quite stiff actually. This wine is a baby. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
| Red |
2015 Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) Saffredi Toscana IGTRed Bordeaux Blend more |
6/8/2019 - brigcampbell wrote: NRBlind: super Tuscan? This is a light maroon color with Raspberry, hint of maple syrup, and Sandlewood. Even got a leather note. Nice but again, too young at this point. 2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comments (3) |
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