It's been five years since we've seen this wine grace Costco shelves, and it's really nice to see it back again.
We don't think we've spent more on a single bottle of Malbec since the last time we bought this one, which was the 2013 vintage that we rated a solid 93 points.
Most Malbec you readily find is in the $15-$20 range, but we were really impressed with this bottle as we crept up market a bit.
Believe it or not, Costco's price has actually come down $1 from the previous price of $38.99. Retail is around $50 and a few places online sell it in the mid $40's. So a great Costco discount.
And this wine is worth every penny, just as we mentioned in the previous review. It's big, bold and daring.
Floral, spicy and earthy on the nose; dark in the glass (we called it "vampire juice" last time); good combination of red and dark fruit flavors with cherry, plum, blackberry; full bodied and mouth coating; big, chocolatey finish.
This wine is every bit as good as we remember it, so our rating will stay the same at 93 points.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 93 points (a CostcoWineBlog Top Pick)
Costco item number: 689593
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Woodstock)
Alc. 14.5%
John R Hill says
Thanks! For those who travel for wine or have a needy spouse who whines for travel I strongly recommended a week or more in Mendoza, Argentina. Vineyards dot the foothills to the Andes in the most spectacular way. Quite simply the Andes are most stunning mountain on Earth. We went in March which was during the grape harvest in the southern hemisphere. In addition to some of the best Malbec to be had, there are some hidden gems of white wines that are grown at higher elevations. Where there is great wine, great food abounds. Beef is el jefe though to meet American palates demand that it be prepared "bien bien jugoso" (very very rare) to receive your filete de lomo medium rare by US standards or your stunning tenderloin may arrive in a state suitable fixing a hole in the bottom of your shoe. Exchange rates and politics are akin to atrial fibrillation but US dollars talk.
Stefan pollack says
Such a high rating from you. Rare. I will have to purchase a bottle. Good review.