It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed a Zin.  I apologize for the gap as I’m just now noticing it.  Plus a few readers asked if I could take a look at the Kirkland Sonoma Zin, which I was able to find on my next trip to Costco for $9.99.

We enjoyed this wine under the most perfect of circumstances – a beautiful Atlanta evening, about 70 degrees and with the grill going.  We tried three different kinds of sausage with grilled onions and an assortment of vegetables.  It was not only a great meal, but one that was made better by this Zin that I think is a perfect spring BBQ wine.

Pours a dark purple with a nose that jumps out of the glass with notable pepper and spice box aromas to a degree it almost makes you sneeze.  That spice comes back in the finish but in between you have a succulent, fruit packed, jammy, and all together nice wine.  I was really impressed at this price point.

Definitely one to seek out that should be fairly easy to find.  I’d buy a couple.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 87 Points

Costco item number: 908097

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Cumberland)