Someone online posted a photo of a Costco wine bin that was labeled for this Barbera D’Asti but it contained bottles of Brunello. When I saw it I remember thinking how much I’d like to try the Barbera if it did exist. Well, that’s exactly what happened as I found it at my Costco …
Other Red
This wine tends to move quickly once it hits the aisles at Costco. This is not surprising considering it’s an $8.99 Provence Rose. These wines are almost always at least $12 per bottle. Apart from that, this wine is consistently approachable and a good value. The perfect light-salmon color is appropriate for Spring and all …
At the end of last year, we did a feature story where we blind tasted three Pinot Noirs from Willamette Valley Vineyards, all of which are available at select Costco stores. And we really enjoyed them. Next up is their Rosé which is made from Whole Cluster Pinot Noir. Given their expertise in crafting Pinot …
It took us a little while to get into this Argentinean red blend, but when we finally did, we really started to like it. I think it helped to give this wine a little air as well as to pair it with short ribs off the Big Green Egg, which was the ideal complement. This …
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, …
That headline sounds pretty complicated, but it really shouldn’t be. Put simply, this is a $20 Argentinian red blend comprised of 60% Malbec, 20% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Franc. And it’s really good. The first thing you notice with this one is the heft of the bottle, that seems to weigh about twice as much …
Until I opened this bottle, I hadn’t tasted The Stump Jump Shiraz in a few years. I remember always having enjoyed it in the past, and was thrilled to see Costco bring it in at only $7.99 which is not only a great price (retail almost double that), but it’s a heck of a good …
So happy to see this bottle back in stock at Costco in the new ’17 vintage. The ’15 vintage was really amazing for only $12.99 and I gave it 89 points last year. The ’16 vintage scored huge among the critics so I’m bummed that one didn’t appear at my Costcos (Dunnuck 93; Wine Advocate …
Here’s a really interesting bottle that showed up in my Costco and caught my eye. It’s a wine from Spain’s premier Priorat region that is only $12.99 (most bottles from here are $30+). So I was a bit skeptical but wanted to test it so I could report back to you what I found. In …
I noticed quite a few bottles of Zinfandel at my Costco on my last visit. Among those that were in stock are the fabulous Seghesio and the super budget friendly Artezin, which we need to review the current vintage of. But I ended up with the Cline Ancient Vines Zin to see what it was …
This is one of those staple wines that are consistent year to year, and typically bring in strong ratings from critics each vintage while still maintaining a fair price. I wish more wines fit this bill. Costco’s price was $12.99 which is just ok. I found it at Total Wine for the same price, and …
I love the wines of Bordeaux, particularly those on the left bank and increasingly more the area south of the city of Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan. In fact, Pessac might be one of the best places to go among the top Bordeaux regions if you’re looking for the biggest bang for the buck. Chateau Smith Haut …
I reviewed the last vintage of this wine in 2017, around December I believe. The newest release just appeared in select warehouses so I thought I’d pick up a bottle to see how it compares. There isn’t any information regarding the winemaker on the back label, but it does provide a grape breakdown of 75% …
Here’s an interesting red blend from Argentina that popped up in my Costco for $14.99. The name Catena caught my eye as they are a producer of fine Mendoza Malbec and many other reds that I’ve enjoyed quite frequently. This bottle pays homage to the family’s grandfather, Don Domingo Vicente Catena, who was known for …
This is a super interesting Costco wine find that was absolutely delicious. This is one of those wines you don’t go in looking for, you come up not sure what you have, and in the end, you’re pleasantly surprised you rolled the dice. First off, it’s a 2011 vintage and it’s drinking really nice right …