CostcoWineBlog.com

  • Kirkland Wines
  • All Wines
  • Top Picks
  • News
  • Features
  • Our Books
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Kirkland Wines
  • All Wines
  • Top Picks
  • News
  • Features
  • Our Books
search icon
Homepage link
  • Kirkland Wines
  • All Wines
  • Top Picks
  • News
  • Features
  • Our Books
×
Home » All Wines » Spanish

2014 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva

Published: Apr 10, 2019 by Editor ·

I know a lot of you have been waiting for the next vintage of the Kirkland Rioja to arrive in Costco stores, and for us to review it. This is always one of our most anticipated Kirkland offerings of the year, largely because of the ridiculously low price of only $6.99.

At that price point, there just isn't a lot of competition in terms of good, everyday, very drinkable, robust red wines. But this is that rare bottle that fits the bill, and the new 2014 vintage hitting stores now is every bit as good as year's past.

Kirkland Rioja

Let's take a quick look back at our ratings on the previous vintages of this wine.

2010 Kirkland Rioja: 88 points

2012 Kirkland Rioja: 87 points

2013 Kirkland Rioja: 88 points

The tasting notes between all the different vintages are pretty similar and that's a theme that carries on into the new 2014 vintage, which I'm going to give 88 points.

It's right in line with what I expected, and remains an insane value buy for $7. If you're looking for other good Costco wine values, check out this round up we published recently of solid picks under $10.

Kirkland Rioja

This year's Kirkland Rioja has that signature Rioja smell all over the nose, and you immediately know what you're getting into. Fruit is predominantly red, strawberry licorice, cherry, a bit of pepper and spice; feels great in the mouth, nice and soft since it has a little age built into it. Drinking perfect right now.

I've tasted a lot of Riojas in the past 2 years as we worked on our Spanish wine book. I can say that I haven't tasted anything in this price range that comes close to this bottle. I did find it perhaps a little light on the flavor and punch that you would get out of a higher priced Rioja, but there's still so much to like at this price point. Stock up while you can.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 88 points (a CostcoWineBlog Recommended Wine)

Costco item number: 917056

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA

Alc. 13.5%

More Spanish

  • Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva JME Seleccion
    2020 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva JME Seleccion
  • 2019 Altos de Valdoso Crianza Ribera del duero
    2019 Altos de Valdoso Crianza Ribera del Duero
  • Alfar Rioja Reserva
    2018 Bodegas Valdelacierva Alfar Rioja Reserva
  • Teofilo Reyes Ribera Del Duero
    2018 Teofilo Reyes Ribera Del Duero Edicion Limitada Crianza
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Print

Comments

  1. Daniel says

    May 05, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Lynnwood (WA) Costco next to the Alderwood Mall still has around 10 cases left. Just thought I'd give a heads up to anyone in the region.

  2. Daniel says

    May 09, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    There's actually a lot more now. Must've had plenty more in stock.

Costco generic

Welcome!

All Costco Wine. All the time. 100% human generated, since 2012.

Join Our Newsletter

Be the first in the know on the latest Costco wine finds.  No spam or sharing, ever.


Please wait...



Thank you for signing up! Read more reviews.


Featured in

Stay Connected

Footer

↑ back to top

This site is 100% independently written by fans of Costco wines with the goal to build a community of like minded Costco wine fans, and to share great wine picks so we all can find bottles that we enjoy.

NOTE: This site is not affiliated with Costco Wholesale Corporation in any official way.

If you have something to share with us, please let us know. Cheers.


Join Our Newsletter

Be the first in the know on the latest Costco wine finds.  No spam or sharing, ever.


Please wait...



Thank you for signing up! Read more reviews.


Follow Us On:


  • Helpful Tips
  • Our Top Picks
  • Features
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Review and Sample Policy

Our Wine Books

french wine
Decoding French Wine
decoding italian wine
Decoding Italian Wine
Decoding Spanish Wine
Decoding Spanish Wine

Copyright © 2025 CostcoWineBlog.com