An interesting find here. First off, one of the largest limited time discounts we've ever seen, percentage-wise. We had several readers alert us to this one, so we were excited when we saw it in stores by us.
Costco's regular price is $19.99, and until July 14, it's reduced by 50% to only $9.99. On top of that, a whopping 94 points from Wine Enthusiast along with an Editor's Choice designation.
Obviously we picked a few bottles up, hoping for the best and we were overall very happy with what we found.
This is solid Tempranillo. Nothing special. Nothing too memorable. And for $10 it’s a very good buy.
The wine has a subtle nose with some tobacco, earth and light berry; in the mouth, it's predominantly cherry flavor; really juicy, tastes younger than it is; baking spice in the finish.
The wine is pleasant all around, friendly and easy. We enjoyed it with grilled burgers and a small group of friends who agreed with our take on the wine.
We rated it 88, with one person going a point higher to 89. Definitely worth scooping a few up if you're a Rioja / Spanish red fan.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 88 points
Costco item number: 1805780
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Woodstock)
Alc. 13.5%
AMM says
I’ve been watching the price and once it went on sale I picked up a couple, tried it and went back for 6 more bottles. Very nice wind for that price.
AMM says
Wine , not wind 😂
Lance Douglas says
That great Rioja is not available in the NW (Seattle) or anywhere on the west coast that I could find. Probably a great deal for some locations.
AMM says
@Lance Douglas,
I found it in south Orange County, CA.
Swine says
Yeah fortunately or unfortunately may as well call this East coast costco wine blog, rarely see these on the west Coast.
Grant says
@Swine, I found this today at my local Costco in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Tried it tonight with dinner and enjoyed it.I'm going back tomorrow to pick up some more bottles while this sale is on.
Don Lincoln says
I saw this and picked it up when it first went on sale. I agree. for $10 a good buy. It was nice; fine; decent - but not terribly memorable. I purchased the Kirkland Rioja at the same time and think that's actually a richer wine - more body; more velvety; and more enjoyable.
Billy says
We have 2021 Bodegas Luis Gurpegui Muga Rioja 147 Aniversario at our Pentagon City Arlington, VA Costco at $18.99. Anyone know of a nearby store for less?
Thank you,