CostcoWineBlog.com

Top Menu

  • Home
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Forums
  • Find a Costco

Main Menu

  • HOME
  • Start Here
  • Wine Reviews
    • Kirkland Wines
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Chardonnay
    • Sparkling
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Malbec
    • Merlot
    • Other Red
    • Other White
    • Pinot Noir
    • Pinot Grigio
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Syrah
    • Zinfandel
  • Top Picks
  • Forums
  • Features
  • Best of the Year
  • Our Books
    • Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to the High Value, World Class Wines of Spain
    • Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the ‘Land of Wine.’
    • Decoding French Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Fruits of the French Terroir
    • Around the Wine World in 40 Pages: An Exploration Guide for the Beginning Wine Enthusiast
    • A Gentle Slaughter of the Perfect Kind (Fiction)
    • The Callisto Symphony (Fiction)
  • Home
  • FAQ
  • About
  • Forums
  • Find a Costco

logo

The #1 Source for Independent Reviews of Costco Wines

CostcoWineBlog.com

  • HOME
  • Start Here
  • Wine Reviews
    • Kirkland Wines
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Chardonnay
    • Sparkling
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Malbec
    • Merlot
    • Other Red
    • Other White
    • Pinot Noir
    • Pinot Grigio
    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Syrah
    • Zinfandel
  • Top Picks
  • Forums
  • Features
  • Best of the Year
  • Our Books
    • Decoding Spanish Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to the High Value, World Class Wines of Spain
    • Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the ‘Land of Wine.’
    • Decoding French Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Fruits of the French Terroir
    • Around the Wine World in 40 Pages: An Exploration Guide for the Beginning Wine Enthusiast
    • A Gentle Slaughter of the Perfect Kind (Fiction)
    • The Callisto Symphony (Fiction)
  • 2018 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur

  • 2014 Los Frailes G-11 Cabernet Sauvignon

  • 2014 Covalli Barolo

  • 2018 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis

  • 2018 Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

ChardonnayRecommended
Home›Chardonnay›2015 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros

2015 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros

By Editor
October 6, 2018
11382
0
Share:
2015 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros

The 2015 Merryvale Chardonnay is a real deal California Chardonnay priced way below what I would expect after tasting it.  Although they are a Napa area staple (I frequently stop at the Gotts across the street for lunch, but haven’t made it to the winery yet), I always associated Merryvale with middle of the road wines.

This Chardonnay is changing my perception.  Next time I’m grabbing a burger across the street, I plan to make my way over to the winery.

2015 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros Costco’s price is $23.99, which is quite a bit off the retail of $35, but I noticed K&L (one the of the best online wine merchants) had it for $25 online. So Costco’s price is more than fair, and quite frankly well worth it for a wine of this complexity and dimension.

Golden yellow on the pour, this wine has a little spice on the nose, and starts with big aromas of baked apple pie with cinnamon, into some green apple, lemon and lime flavors; it’s fairly hefty in the mouth leaning towards full in body; good acidity.  The finish is dyno-mite, with a little bite and it sticks around forever.

I know most people don’t decant white wines, but I’m going to recommend decanting this one.  It really changed over the course of an hour from when I pulled the cork to when I had it poured in a few glasses with exposure.  And the second round of pours released even more beauty.

And the critics seems to agree, giving this one 90+ points across the board; the highest rating coming in at a whopping 94 points from Wine Enthusiast.

2015 Merryvale Chardonnay Carneros I have a feeling Costco’s price on this wine might be among the best we’ll see.  If this sounds like your type of Chardonnay you’re in luck.  I have to admit, this one surprised me, in a good way, with quite a big more going on than I expected.  I’ll be adding to our Top Picks list (which has quite a few good Chardonnays on it lately; perfect for the fall months).

One more note on this wine.  This would be a nice white to put away for later as we enter the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday months.  When it’s cold out, and you’re celebrating these holidays, a wimpy weak white just won’t hold up.  This wine will.  I plan to pop one of these out at the Thanksgiving table, alongside some other reds.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 92 points

Costco item number: 134609

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA

Alc. 14.5%

Let us know if you agree or disagree about this and other wines we review in the Costco Wine Blog Forums.  We have a great community of Costco wine drinkers who follow this site.  Don’t be bashful.  Head over to the forums and share your opinions. They benefit all of us.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Related

Previous Article

2012 12 Linajes Reserva Tempranillo Ribera del ...

Next Article

2015 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc
    RecommendedSauvignon Blanc

    2018 Blank Stare Sauvignon Blanc

    September 19, 2020
    By Editor
  • 2016 Domaine Le Clos Noly Pouilly-Fuisse Courtelong
    ChardonnayFrench

    2016 Domaine Le Clos Noly Pouilly-Fuisse Courtelong

    June 27, 2018
    By Editor
  • 2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot
    MerlotRecommended

    2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot

    July 6, 2019
    By Erin Reyes
  • 2016 Sapo de Otro Pozo Blend de Tintas
    MalbecOther RedRecommended

    2016 Mosquita Muerta Sapo de Otro Pozo Blend de Tintas

    March 27, 2019
    By Editor
  • Stump Jump Shiraz
    RecommendedSyrah

    2016 d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Shiraz

    March 13, 2019
    By Editor
  • 2014 Two Hands Bellas Garden Shiraz Barossa Valley
    RecommendedSyrah

    2014 Two Hands Bellas Garden Shiraz Barossa Valley

    June 23, 2018
    By Editor

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF COSTCO WINE FANS

We simply email you new reviews.  No Spam, ever.

Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

Latest Comments

  • M in Portland
    on
    January 21, 2021
    I bought a bottle of the La Gitana at my Portland OR area Costco this past ...

    2015 La Gitana Gold Rioja

  • Editor
    on
    January 21, 2021
    Thanks. I would like to have a couple more of both of those.

    2018 Kirkland Signature Gigondas

  • Bill
    on
    January 21, 2021
    Woodstock still has plenty of this if you want a few more. They still have ...

    2018 Kirkland Signature Gigondas

  • Maria Jette
    on
    January 20, 2021
    I just picked up 3 of these yesterday (1/19/20) at a Twin Cities Costco. I agree ...

    2015 La Gitana Gold Rioja

  • Maria Jette
    on
    January 20, 2021
    This just appeared yesterday (Jan 19, 2020) at my Minneapolis-area Costco (St Louis Park). I would’ve ...

    2015 La Gitana Gold Rioja

From the Costco Wine Blog Forums

  • Hoping for more from Kirkland Russian River Pinot
    1 day, 4 hours ago
  • Kirkland wine that comes up a bit short
    5 days, 4 hours ago
  • Local Costco Selections
    3 days ago
  • Single vineyard, organic Spanish Cabernet for $9
    1 week, 1 day ago
  • A favorite Shiraz at a great Costco price
    1 week, 5 days ago

Timeline

  • January 20, 2021

    2019 Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir

  • January 16, 2021

    2018 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur

  • January 13, 2021

    2014 Los Frailes G-11 Cabernet Sauvignon

  • January 9, 2021

    2016 Jim Barry Lodge Hill Shiraz

  • January 6, 2021

    2014 Covalli Barolo

logo

This site is 100% independently written by fans of Costco wines with the goal to build a community of like minded Costco wine fans, and to share great wines picks so we all can find wines that we enjoy.

NOTE: This site is not affiliated with Costco Wholesale Corporation in any official way.

We'd love to send you our new reviews. We promise never to spam you or share your email. If you have something to share with us, please let us know. We hope you enjoy the site.

Follow us

  • Recent

  • Comments

  • Kirkland Russian River Pinot

    2019 Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir

    By Editor
    January 20, 2021
  • Kirkland Bordeaux Superieur

    2018 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur

    By Editor
    January 16, 2021
  • G-11 Cabernet

    2014 Los Frailes G-11 Cabernet Sauvignon

    By Editor
    January 13, 2021
  • M in Portland
    on
    January 21, 2021

    2015 La Gitana Gold Rioja

    I bought a bottle ...
  • Editor
    on
    January 21, 2021

    2018 Kirkland Signature Gigondas

    Thanks. I would ...
  • Bill
    on
    January 21, 2021

    2018 Kirkland Signature Gigondas

    Woodstock still has plenty ...

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF COSTCO WINE FANS

We simply email you new reviews.  No Spam, ever.

Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!

Find us on Apple News

  • Home
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Review and Sample Policy
  • Forums
© Copyright CostcoWineBlog.com. All rights reserved.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.