This is flat out an insane Costco wine buy for only $10.49. Good Pinot is hard to come by at this price point, but this Firesteed bottle from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is really a standout. It’s funny because the wine steward at my Costco (who doesn’t know I do this site) was hounding me as …
Pinot Noir
Happy July 4th. Today we’re reviewing a delicious Pinot Noir from a top name in Oregon. Oregon Territory is the 2nd label of Paul O’Brien Winery which produces a range of top notch wines in the state. I had to do a little poking around to find out where in Oregon this fruit came from …
I enjoyed the current 2016 vintage of this Kirkland classic perhaps more than in year’s past. It is again an absolute steal to be able to grab a Pinot from Sonoma’s famed Russian River Valley for only $12.99. The price continues to be the main selling point here for a decent bottle of Pinot but …
I watched The Godfather about a week ago. Being more of a wine-nerd than I am a film-nerd, I have always associated “Coppola” with wine. I remember receiving a bottle of the “Diamond Collection” Claret as a gift from a friend about ten years ago and thinking it was something very special because of the …
Here’s a fun set of wines that you don’t see every day packaged up in a nice suitcase with detailed notes on every wine for only $49.99 at Costco right now. I’m told this set is primarily in California Costco stores but keep an eye out for it elsewhere along with other California region specific …
I love Costco rebates. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again. You will not find a particular wine for a better price than a Costco wine that has an instant rebate. This intriguing new addition to the Costco wine department arrived earlier this week in select clubs around the metro Atlanta area. My …
Ok, I know what you’re thinking. Another Pinot Noir review? Can’t she branch out and try something different? Sure, I could, but hear me out. This Pinot Noir is from New Zealand, received 90 Points from Wine Spectator, and is only $9.99 per bottle at Costco. Also, it has this cool “Cat in the Hat” …
I recently had the pleasure to taste three Pinot Noir offerings from La Crema side-by-side, which for a wine nerd like myself is about the best use of time that I can imagine. I tasted the Sonoma Coast, Monterey, & Willamette Valley Pinots, all 2014, although I’m not sure if the Monterey & Willamette wines …
It’s no secret that I love my Pinot Noir, and because this is the perfect time of the year for red wine drinkers to imbibe in lighter juice, I decided to open up this recently-reduced gal a few nights ago in order to satisfy my curiosity. I say recently-reduced because the former price for this …
I caught wind from a Twitter fan that this wine had hit stores around the Southeast, and I happened to be on my way to Costco shortly after. I found it for $17.99, and I have to say, it’s one of the best Pinots in this price range that I’ve had in quite a while. …
Somebody asked me the other day, “what’s the difference in… oh say, this wine here that’s $12.99, and that one that’s $29.99? Is that wine better because it’s more expensive? Does it taste better?” I responded to this young lady, “Some wines are more expensive than others because of the quality of the grapes, where …
For me, the Kirkland Russian River Pinots seems to always leave a bit to be desired. On one hand, it’s awesome that you can buy a wine from this region for $12.99. You just don’t see too many hovering in that price range, and it’s really when you hit the $25+ realm when the real gems …
The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County is an ideal area for growing Pinot Noir. The Russian River provides a channel for the cool Pacific Ocean fog to move inland from the coast, creating ideal growing conditions for this finicky grape. Good quality pinots from this area are robust, fruit-forward, and more full-bodied than their …
I was very happy to see this wine when it appeared in various Costcos a few weeks ago. The only other two red Burgundies that have been in stock near me are $20 & $60. The $10 price for “Les Bastides” is a lot friendlier to my wallet. This is a little young but still …
[Some quick tasting notes on this one from contributor Josh L as this is a great price on a good wine] Very soft cork (well stored). Seems like one of their “fire sale” buys (expiring vintage like Far Niente chard. Color has slight tinge of brown (probably due to age). Nose on bottle open is …