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Brendan OConnell

386 wines • 6 followers • 5 following

Gemstone Vineyards

Napa Valley Red Blend 2004

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Brendan OConnell

9.9

Incredible. Big with great balance and opens up in the glass. — 5 years ago

Sextant Wines

Passage Red Blend

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Brendan OConnell

9.1

Really enjoyed this GSM, extra credit for a cool bottle. — 6 years ago

Clendenen Family Vineyards

Le Bon Climat Chardonnay 2013

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Brendan OConnell

9.3

Incredible Chardonnay with great balance - nice butter without being too buttery. — 6 years ago

Sixto

Uncovered Chardonnay 2014

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Brendan OConnell

9.1

Brendan had this 6 years ago

Geoff Manley
with Geoff

Castelli del Grevepesa (Castelgreve)

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

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Brendan OConnell

9.1

Solid Chianti for $13 at Costco (also $3 off). — 5 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Angeli Ballard Canyon Syrah 2012

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Brendan OConnell

9.4

Great Syrah, not as many spice notes, more understated than typical Syrah. — 5 years ago

Orin Swift

Slander California Pinot Noir

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Brendan OConnell

8.8

Good, but a little bit too big and a high alcohol % for a Pinot. Much better with food, a bit too much for sipping. — 6 years ago

Domaine Paul Autard

Cuvée La Côte Ronde Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2003

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Brendan OConnell

9.5

Very nice chateauneuf-du-pape. Took a little while to mellow and settle down and had issues with the cork, but worth it. — 5 years ago

Geoff Manley
with Geoff

Bodega Garzon

Reserva Maldonado Tannat 2015

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Brendan OConnell

9.2

First wine I have had from Uruguay. Very interesting red. — 6 years ago

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Sixto

Uncovered Chardonnay 2014

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Brendan OConnell

9.3

Great Chardonnay! Enjoying with crab cakes. — 6 years ago

Geoff Manley
with Geoff