What a pleasant find this turned out to be. We’re always fans of Chianti Classico and consistently find them to deliver a big bang for the buck. This bottle is a perfect example of that. Costco’s price is fantastic at only $12.99. The wine is $19 at Total Wine. As far as solid buys under …
Costco Notes: None Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours +/- Color: This wine was a surprise, very nice color, several guessed in a blind test that this was a Cabernet. Nose (aromas): Upon opening the bottle, there was nothing on the nose which might be expected with this young wine. …
As we are still waiting for the latest vintage (2020) of the Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages to appear in stores around us, this one showed up as a nice surprise and possible replacement. The price is the same as the Kirkland bottle at only $6.99. I poked around online and noticed that the wine …
We are still heavy on the look out for the latest vintage of the Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages that several readers found last month (not a lot of positive reviews coming in on it, which is a surprise, so I hope to taste soon). But I did find another Kirkland Rhone bottle we are …
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): …
What a find this turned out the be. Rarely to do see a Gran Reserva Rioja for $15 so I was a little skeptical and remember being burned by an inexpensive one several years ago. But this is the reason you shop at Costco. To uncover gems like this. All the aging, or at least …
There’s a fair amount to talk about with this wine so we’ll get right to it. It’s the entry price point into the world of Hope Family Wines. We’ve found the classic Austin Hope Cabernet at Costco for $45.99 and loved it, giving it a nice 92 points and a spot on our Top Picks …
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 …
This one seems to make frequent Costco appearances, and I would have bet anything that we had reviewed it in the past, but a quick search didn’t turn anything up. So I’m glad I grabbed it this time. We’re big Mount Veeder fans, particularly after a tour of Mayacamas we were lucky enough to join …
This is the first time we’ve seen a bottle from Tablas Creek grace the Costco wine shelves, and it’s a very welcome addition. As you may know, Tablas Creek is a Paso Robles based winery co-founded by the Perrin family of Rhone/Beaucastel fame. Perrin wines, which we are big fans of, can run the gamut …
Here’s an interesting Costco wine find. Long time readers know that we love Spanish wine because the bang for the buck is hard to match compared to most other regions. At Costco, we usually find Rioja, some Riberas, maybe a Jumilla, but rarely do we get a Priorat, which is one of Spain’s top regions. …
Costco Notes: Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry and dark roast coffee from authentic barrel bouquet, persistent high-toned red fruit strike the palate. – SP Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles) Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: Medium ruby color, medium density …
We’ve been waiting for the latest vintage of this one to arrive, and perhaps it’s been here longer than we thought but we just didn’t see it. I found the 2020 vintage hidden among a bunch of 2019 bottles. I just happened to notice the 2020 listing on the box. So perhaps you can find …
There’s some history behind this wine, and the copy on the back label gives a nice overview if you are able to read that from the second image below. But in short, Buena Vista was established in 1857 and is considered by many to be the first premium winery in California. I’ve been meaning to …
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 …
A fun thing about shopping at Costco is how those limited time discount signs catch your eye, especially in the wine aisle. My cart instantly gravitates towards them. We just posted about the Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay that was nearly 50% off (until 12/19), and I know a bunch of readers were trying to track …