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Ok, this one is straight up a personal pick. There’s lots of words in the title above but the key ones are “Costieres-de-Nimes.” This is a great area of Rhone that is frequently overlooked, and I was pumped to see one of these bottles hit Costco stores, potentially for the first time that we’ve ever …

Read More about 2019 Famille Gourjon Chateau Font Barriele Les Vignes d’Heloise Costieres-de-Nimes

We’re always on the lookout for something new and different on Costco wine shelves, and this bottle certainly fit the bill. We didn’t know the producer, there’s no vintage listed, looks like a field blend of a bunch of different grapes, interesting bottle design and we weren’t sure what we were getting into exactly. But …

Read More about McClean Vineyards LOVE Red Blend Paso Robles

Costco Notes: Ripe notes of raspberry, blackberry, black currant, and plum with floral undertones.  The body is defined by flavors of quince, roasted fig, and extra dark chocolate with a dash of allspice with gives….(cut off) Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours Color: Nice Dark Cabernet Sauvignon color Nose (aromas): …

Read More about 2018 Taken Wine Company Red Blend

Costco Notes: None Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours +/- Color: Medium to dark inviting red wine Nose (aromas): Opening the bottle, there was little to the nose. Some picked up a spiciness, but ever so slight. We found the gassed bottle had very little to no changes from a …

Read More about 2016 Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Tapestry Reserve Red Wine

Costco Notes: Features enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove and roasted fig. Persistent flavors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and vanilla linger harmoniously, for a smooth and luscious finish. Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: Brilliant medium ruby color. Nose (aromas): Once the cork was pulled and …

Read More about 2019 The Prisoner (Red Blend)

Costco Notes: This shows lots of spice, berry and walnut character.  Currants, too. Medium to full body, tight tannins and a vibrant finish.  Needs time to open, buy nicely crafted and balanced. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot (the rest cut off) Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: …

Read More about 2018 Beringer Q (Red Blend)