Obviously the discount sign we always love to see at Costco directed our eye to this bottle on our most recent warehouse visit.
We hoped the wine would deliver because the price was certainly right ($8 off until 7/6). And it did. This is the same producer as this Rioja we tasted and reviewed (88 points) last year, also with a big discount.
But the wines are very different, with this Crianza clearly being the better choice. It also pulled down 93 points from Wine Enthusiast.
We found this to be a nice elegant Rioja with some age built in, drinking in a perfect window right now, and really opening up after a brief decant.
The wine pours a medium ruby red in the glass with aromas of red fruit, floral; the wine is medium plus in body led by red fruit, cherry, sour cherry; integrated tannins and subtle spice; very nice finish.
Quite a nice find for only $10 and just what we were hoping for.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 90 points
Costco item number: 1954093
Availability: We buy our wine in Costco warehouses around the Atlanta area. The best way to locate wines near you is by using the new Costco mobile app and searching with the Costco item number we listed above.
Alc. 13.5%
Alan says
Entering the item number in the Costco mobile app only results in “not found”. Makes it challenging to use your recommendations. Suggestions? Is there an app setting I’m missing?
Thanks.
Editor says
Hi Alan, I just tested a few and it seems to be working. If no item numbers are showing up, it's possible that you are searching the "Explore Costco" area (full online), and not a specific warehouse. Make sure you are in the "Warehouse" tab in the bottom navigation, and searching in the box that says "Search Warehouse Inventory" That would be my best guess to issue. Hope that helps.
Greg Gierhart says
I just bought two bottles on Thursday and opened one last night. It was very good and those I shared the bottle with agreed! Certainly a good wine for the price. Fruit, acid, tannin, body! A nice Spanish Riojo!
Bill Norris says
That Crianza is $10 off of $16.99 in Bradenton, FL. $6.99!!
Editor says
Wow, that's a smokin deal!
Frances Lorraine Hales says
In boca raton $10 off 16.99 making 6.99