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Long time readers will know that I’m a Bordeaux lover, particularly left bank, and I love finding them at Costco because more times than not, the price is impossible to beat. We saw this with the 2015 Pontet-Canet that I found at Costco for $99, and the next day saw the same bottle at Total …

Read More about 2015 Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery La Dame de Malescot Margaux

OK, this might be the most ridiculous Kirkland wine buy that we’ve ever tasted. The Kirkland CDR Villages just keeps getting better and better every year. Last year around this same time, I reviewed the 2017 vintage and bumped it up to 88 points, from a previous 87. This year there is no doubt that …

Read More about 2018 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages

Whether I’m shopping at Costco, Total Wine or any of my other go to wine spots, I’m always on the look out for Chablis, and if I find Grand Cru Chablis, that’s just a bonus. Most bottles of Chablis represent an expression of Chardonnay that works for me.  I love the fruit forward approach, with …

Read More about 2016 Domaine Thierry Mothe Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

This was the only Rose at my Costco on the day I was there that I hadn’t tasted before, so I figured I’d give it a shot.  And I’m glad that I did and have the chance to report back to all of you. This wine is absolutely delicious and completely caught me off guard.  …

Read More about 2018 Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Rose

Long time readers know that I always like to taste the various inexpensive Bordeaux that seem to land in the “Cheap Seats” (aisles of wine, not wooden boxes) on a regular basis.   It’s almost like they cycle in regularly; when one’s gone another one arrives.  And you don’t always see the same producers year after year, …

Read More about 2015 Chateau Marechaux Bordeaux Superieur

I just picked this one up the other day and wanted to get the review out as soon as possible.  This Rosé has a retail price around $20, and Costco’s standard price was $15.69, which is pretty good and in that 20% off retail range like many of Costco’s wines. But it has a special …

Read More about 2017 Chateau De Berne Inspiration Cotes de Provence Rosé