This is always a popular Kirkland bottle among readers, and a wine we generally have enjoyed as well. It's arriving a little late this year at least in the stores around us. It usually comes in around spring time according to our tracking.
The price has stayed consistent at $9.99 which is great news. This is the same price the wine cost in its 2013 vintage that we first reviewed back in 2016.
Speaking of those past vintages, here are the ones that we've tasted and reviewed.
2017 - 88 points
2015 - 90 points
2013 - 87 points
Nice scores all around for this wine, and it remains a favorite for only $10. Suckling likes this bottle too giving the 2018 vintage 92 points and the prior 2017 vintage 91 points.
Tasting the new 2018, the wine pours a medium to deep purple in the glass with jammy dark fruit on the nose; it is medium plus in body and feels great in the mouth. Flavors of blackberry jam, blueberry, and a touch of anise and mocha; balanced acidity and a great peppery finish.
This is definitely one of the better vintages of this wine that we've tasted and we're big fans. A perfect choice for fall grilling.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 89 points
Costco item number: 908097
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Kennesaw)
Alc. 15% (was 15.5% last year)
Maria Jette says
Alas! I recall my disappointment with that 15.5% ABV last year, and 15% is still just too damn high for me to deal with. At 5’3” and 125# (10# higher than my wardrobe and I prefer), 2 glasses leave me uncomfortably inebriated. It’s a drag, as I love Zinfandel! I did recently come across some Oak Ridge (Lodi) zin (not at Costco) which I’ve really enjoyed. It’s 14% —as high as I’m comfortable going. I wish Costco’s would come down a percentage point.
Al says
Ifyou notice there is an asterick * on the top right of the price sheet for the wine. That means it is disconrtinued and will dissappear when stock runs out.
Alison says
Does anyone know when the 2019 will be sold? We purchased a bunch of the 2018 last year and are almost out. It seems to appear in Ohio in the fall time frame.