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2021 Costco Wine Advent-ure Calendar

Published: Sep 8, 2021 · Modified: Oct 28, 2021 by Editor ·

It's here, and it's in stores earlier than ever...the Costco Wine Advent Calendar for 2021. And if you see it, buy it quick. These go fast so grab one (or two) and stash it for a few months if you want to follow along with the calendar.

Lots of big news for this one in 2021, starting with the fact that we heard there will only be one version of the Costco wine advent calendar this year. You might remember last year there were two different versions. Both were good, and it was fun to have all that interesting wine, but this year, there will be only one. So don't pass it up thinking another shipment is going to arrive later.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

Next big news. The price stayed the same at $99.99. As we've mentioned in year's past, that's a flat-out insane price for all the wine you get. This box comes with twenty four 375ml bottles (½ size of regular wine bottles) from around the world (so each half bottle is around $4). We thought for certain the price would jump given how fast these moved last year.

And speaking of the "around the world part"...they did a really nice job with the selection this year. I'll list all the wines at the end of this story, because it's not super clear from just the side of the box what they are, but you'll get wines from France, South Africa, Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, Moldova, Portugal and Greece.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

Don't read the end of this story if you want to keep them a surprise (that's the idea why they don't list them). One thing I will say is that there is not one bottle from either of last year's wine calendars that appears in the new 2021 box. So they're all brand new, which is awesome.

And on the topic of the box, what a great design this year. They do such a cool job on these boxes. Gotta hand it to the designer who impresses us every year. It also makes this a cool gift.

So the idea behind the advent calendar is to open one of the bottles every day in December leading up to Christmas. I'm going to have to get another box because I already screwed up that plan. I opened a couple because I wanted to get this review out to you as soon as possible.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

These 375ml bottles are also so handy it's hard not to indulge early on a whim. I've mentioned before I love having them on hand, when you want to pour just a couple glasses, or have a little white and a little red without opening two full bottles of each.

So I couldn't wait; plus I always review a couple bottles in my review of these Advent Calendars. My wife chose two random bottles, which turned out to be numbers 19 and 23. You see in the photo above that you get a perforated circle around the day of the month so you can punch it open and grab a bottle without looking at the rest of the them.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

So I'm going to ruin the surprise and give you some tasting notes on wines 19 and 23. I was impressed with the quality of both of them. And 19 was particularly interesting because it includes a varietal I frequently complain that Costco never carries (Gruner). How ironic that it appears in the Advent Calendar.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

Day 19 - Pannonia Zenit-Gruner Veltliner (Hungary)

I know Gruner and am happy to see that, but wasn't familiar with the Hungarian white grape variety Zenit; turned out to be a nice and interesting combo though. This one pours a pale straw and gold in the glass, juicy citrus fruit on the nose; medium bodied, nice vibrant fruit and acidity, pleasant finish. All around very nice. 12% alc.

Costco Wine Advent Calendar

Day 23 - West Cape Gold Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa)

Pale to medium ruby in the glass, juicy nose of fresh cherry, medium in body, a lighter Cab; flavors of red licorice, black cherry, plum; easy finish.  This is a light and easy going Cab; 13.7% alc.

I hope the rest of the bottles are of the same quality as these two as they are both very good, nice representations of the varietal and region, and remain an amazing value at these price points.

As I mentioned there is only going to be one Costco wine advent calendar this year, so you're going to want to reference the correct Costco item number.

If you call your store to ask if they carry this, mention Costco item number: 1357643​. Do not use 1480467, which is the old number for the second wine calendar. I checked with my Costco and it is not in the system.

If you made it this far, you must be really into these calendars like we are. If so, you'll want to pop over to this fantastic website created by the producer with info on the wines and fun videos about each one.

Ok, so now we're going to list all the wines for those who want to know what's in the box. If you want to keep it a surprise, skip this part.

Of the 24 bottles, there are 11 reds, 11 whites, one rosé, and one bubbly.

Day 1 - King Strut Chardonnay (Italy)

Day 2 - Portrait of a Wallflower Pays d’Oc Merlot (France)

Day 3 - Stacks and Stones Sauvignon Blanc (France)

Day 4 - Volde Cabernet Sauvignon (Moldova)

Day 5 - Shadow Dance Chenin Blanc (South Africa)

Day 6 - Mendoza Nights Malbec (Argentina)

Day 7 - Pastello Pinot Grigio (Italy)

Day 8 - Even Steven Torrontes (Argentina)

Day 9 - Azzimato Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)

Day 10 - Timok River Riesling (Bulgaria)

Day 11- Struggling Deep Roots Cotes de Gascogne (France)

Day 12 - Ode Couple Fernao Pires (Portugal)

Day 13 - 12 Generations Merlot (Bulgaria)

Day 14 - Octopada Macabeo (Spain)

Day 15 - Palloncini Rosato (Italy)

Day 16 - Blue Seirina Kotsifli-Syrah (Greece)

Day 17 - Venteux 22 Cotes de Gascogne (France)

Day 18 - Luna Brilliante Navarra (Spain)

Day 19 - Pannonia Zenit-Gruner Veltliner (Hungary)

Day 20 - Champs Anciens Grenache-Syrah (France)

Day 21 - Aragones Castelao Alicante Bouchet (Portugal)

Day 22 - Brillo Solar Chardonnay (Spain)

Day 23 - West Cape Gold Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa)

Day 24- Brilliant Brut (France)

There you have it. The 2021 Costco wine advent calendar.

If anyone else "cheats" and gets into these bottles early, post your tasting notes below. We're excited to try them and anxious to hear what you have to say. Cheers.

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Comments

  1. Fio Lopez says

    September 09, 2021 at 6:00 am

    Super! Love it

  2. Tom Trigg says

    September 09, 2021 at 9:51 am

    On 9 September 2021, at Costco online,

    https://www.costco.com/OrderByItemsDisplayView?catalogId=10701&storeId=10301&langId=-1&krypto=h7lEf3KW6bZf8DMD9%2BSuTaqJZaqmwQoHakvdKqRjyCSCwTBZrZiVmJtdfn0ky2kt%2FIHRgUYWR5Q%2BXapngP2DutvcY2fn5P5WUIjpVOEiGMyvK5texQgEa2HZpWrdqvywYdI%2FF7%2B0%2BBQr3lE0XsTFBA%3D%3D&ddkey=http%3AOrderByItemsAdd

    "Invalid Item. Please re-enter item number."

    I might be a bit early and will try again another time.

  3. Tom says

    September 09, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    “…already screwed up that plan” 😂

    Thank you.

    • Nan says

      September 11, 2021 at 11:37 am

      @Tom, is it typically sold online as well?

  4. Mel White says

    September 09, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    Did you find this in a Costco already, or was it a sample sent to you? I finally found the Hello Summer box when I was at Costco Tuesday (September 7), but I didn't see any Advent boxes...

    • Editor says

      September 09, 2021 at 12:38 pm

      I found it in a store in the Atlanta area. Heard from other readers that most Atlanta stores received them this week. It was in an odd spot, at the end of the promo wall when you first walk into the store. It was not in the wine section. So keep an eye out.

    • Mel White says

      September 11, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      @Editor, thanks. I didn't see it Tuesday; maybe it's already sold out.

    • Shelly says

      September 25, 2021 at 6:11 pm

      @Mel White, I found the advent box at my Costco in Seattle today.

    • William Weinheimer says

      October 11, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      @Editor,
      Do you have a way to contact Erin Reyes? I saw his article about Forward Kidd and he commented that he would buy a case of Foward Kidd if it was inexpensive enough. He can get the 2015 for $18.99 bottle or 16.99 per in a 12 bottle case through Vivino.com

      • Editor says

        October 11, 2021 at 6:15 pm

        Cool. I’ll forward it to her.

  5. Crys says

    September 09, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    We missed it last years, already sold out. Much to our surprise we got one for a gift !!!! It was wonderful. Gives a new meaning to Happy Hour when you get to try a different wine each evening. So we have been holding our breath, and increasing our trips to COSTCO to make sure we don't miss it this year......still waiting.

  6. Jennifer says

    September 09, 2021 at 5:56 pm

    I happened upon it when I was in Costco (Woodinville, WA) this morning. They had it at the front door.

  7. l McLaurin says

    September 09, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    Today, I purchased my 2021 Wine Advent Box at Costco in Chesterfield, VA. still $99.99!

    Comparing the wines from 2020 and 2021:
    2020 -Day 8 Octopada Macabeo, Spain Day 24 - Brilliant Brut, Italy
    2021 -Day 14 same wine Day 24 -Brilliant Brut, France

    After reading your blog, I went to Costco and was pleasantly surprised to see the box this early.

  8. Christine says

    September 10, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    I picked mine up at the Costco Alpharetta GA yesterday. They were both right at the entrance of the store in the promo section as well as in the wine section.

  9. Paula Smith says

    September 11, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    I just got mine! They sell out fast.

  10. Jamie says

    September 11, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    We purchased today in Hillsboro, Oregon for $99.99. Very happy because we missed out last year!

  11. C. Thompson says

    September 12, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    I missed out last year and decided to stalk Costco starting in September. Lucked out on my first trip on Tuesday (Sept 9) in Crystal City, VA. I did not see the Advent Beer box.

  12. Michelle Force says

    September 14, 2021 at 12:58 pm

    I've called 3 stores near me
    (Toledo, OH) and none have it. One said they heard the Midwest region isn't getting it this year!! I hope that's not true. I've never been able to get one for my fiance.

    • Clare Armbruster says

      October 01, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      @Michelle Force,
      Costco Toledo told me yesterday that neither they nor Costco Perrysburg will be getting the wine advent calendars. She said to try Ann Arbor. Of course not as convenient for us Toledo folks!

    • Heather says

      October 31, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      @Clare Armbruster, @Michelle Force we found ours at the Madison Heights (MI) Costco today. Hopefully a little closer than Ann Arbor.

  13. John R Hill says

    September 15, 2021 at 12:05 pm

    A pallet or so at Warrenton, Oregon as of 9/14.

  14. Lacy says

    September 15, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    Anybody found them in DFW area? I'm in OK and they can't sell them here because of our stupid wine rules! So I'm going to try and grab one this weekend when I'm in texas! Thanks

    • Blazephantom says

      September 17, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      @Lacy,

      I’ve called one of the Costco’s every other day and not yet. One said that by the end of the month.

    • Suzanne says

      October 01, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      @Lacy, They are in the southlake store.

    • Jess says

      October 11, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      @Lacy, they are also at the Frisco store!

  15. Anthony Kazwell says

    September 16, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    Wait in Roseville CA and have not seen as of today's date

  16. Anthony Kazwell says

    September 17, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    Did anyone see Wine Advent Calendar at Costco in Roseville CA???

  17. Anthony Kazwell says

    September 17, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    Advent Wine Calendar in Roseville CA???? Any one know if they have had their delivery

    • Scott says

      October 23, 2021 at 1:09 am

      @Anthony Kazwell, It may be too late, but I picked up a case in Roseville last week. They were in the front of the store as you enter.

  18. Tim says

    September 18, 2021 at 10:01 am

    I do not get all the fuss. 24 unknown, mediocre splits of wine for $4 each. If you were to find one you really like, you will never find that wine in any store as almost every brand name in the box was created for this cute gift. Very few even identify the varietal(s), so it's not as if you will discover a new favorite or blend. There are so many very good <$10 bottles of wines at Costco that you can return and purchase again. As for a gift, purchase two very special $50 bottles that will be memorable and findable in the future.

    • brandi says

      September 18, 2021 at 10:57 am

      @Tim, way to poopoo the party

    • Ida Leung says

      September 20, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      @Tim,for me, the fun is in enjoying a small bottle of different wines in the season. It's the adventure.

    • Di says

      September 28, 2021 at 8:19 pm

      @Tim, you completely miss the point of being surprised. That’s the “advent-ure.”

    • Rod says

      October 07, 2021 at 11:42 pm

      @Tim, totally agree. This box of wine is the cheapest/mediocre wine I've ever had. Save your money and get some better wine. Damn near everything in the box was dry and poor tasting.

    • Rita says

      October 14, 2021 at 11:07 am

      @Tim,
      For me it is just the experience. How fun to relax in December and enjoy a glass everyday with out opening a full bottle. I’ll just pour me some cheer and you can be a Grinch!

    • Paige says

      October 26, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      @Tim, Yes!! I legitimately think they filled every bottle with the same bottle of wine. I could barely taste the difference and I've had about six bottles from the case. I would never encourage anybody to feel sad about not getting it. And I would rather spend money on a bottle of wine I enjoy.

    • evilpete says

      November 24, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      @Tim, You have no idea how right you are.

      My friends and I, six of us total, decide to have a wine tasting with the wine Advent calendar

      All of us agreed not one bottle was drinkable, we gave up at the 12th bottle.

  19. Tom says

    September 18, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    I bought a box on Tuesday at Southwest Miami (Kendall) Costco and still available yesterday.

  20. Lauren Purvis says

    September 19, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    When will it be at the Colorado Springs Costco???

  21. Marly says

    September 20, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Got ours today in Lone Tree Colorado!

  22. Jane Nichole says

    September 20, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Picked up my box at the Harrisonburg,VA. store today!
    How the heck to I restrain myself until unti Dec. 1st?!

    • Editor says

      September 20, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      You don’t. Might need to buy another one.

    • J.NICHOLE WISDOM says

      September 23, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Beer calendar arrived at my store yesterday....in case anyone likes beer too!

    • Crissy says

      September 26, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      @Editor, I haven't found it in the Houston-Galveston area, yet. Somebody please let me know when you find it.

  23. Ida Leung says

    September 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    I called the Yonkers store last week and they didn't have any. Yonkers also said they didn't get any last year. Today I called the Brookfield,CT store and they said yes. Picked up 2 cases - one for me and one as a gift. Heavy suckers. They are expecting the beer calendar soon. A gift for a beer drinking friend.

  24. Karin says

    September 22, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    I have not been able to find the advent wine boxes in MN. Will any MN stores be carrying them? And when?

    • Cory says

      September 29, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      @Karin, I'm in a suburb north of Mpls and I've been checking too! Got the Beer advent on Monday, they told me no Wine advent yet? Fingers crossed they get it. Have to remember to keep checking.

    • Sandy says

      October 06, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      @Cory, Costco in Rochester, MN had some in today. They were going fast!

    • Renee Ladd says

      October 11, 2021 at 5:34 pm

      @Karin, got mine at the Woodbury store today.

    • Jessica Nelson says

      October 14, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      @Karin, got one at Burnsville today

  25. marina says

    September 25, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    costco in my city almost never carried bottles you reviewed...never

  26. Anick says

    September 26, 2021 at 8:01 am

    I would like to have in Canada Québec. Please

  27. Stacy says

    September 27, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    Called our two area Cosco clubs today. Ohio clubs will not be stocking the wine advent calendar due to an issue with Ohio wine sales. WTF?!

    • Lynn says

      September 28, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      @Stacy, are you in the Cincinnati area by any chance? If so, there's a Costco in Florence, KY - can't say for sure, but at least they don't have to deal with Ohio's wonky state minimum pricing laws. They may carry it this year - haven't checked. Good hunting!

  28. Shellbowen says

    September 27, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    Birmingham, AL has them in stock right now.

  29. Robert Broach says

    September 28, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    Advent sold out in Orange Park, FL, approx. 2 weeks ago. Does COSTCO ever replenish this item?

  30. David Curry says

    September 29, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    I never heard of this before, but I had to try it.

    Just bought 2 boxes today at the Costco in Warrenton OR.

    They had a Ton Left.

  31. George says

    September 29, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Excellent column but sadly will unsubscribe after more than two years. These wines, available in the Atlanta area, seldom if ever appear in SW Florida stores. I’d rather not be tempted by unattainable goodies…

  32. Blazephantom says

    September 29, 2021 at 6:44 pm

    DFW, rockwall just got it and I was able to buy it. Plano Costco off 75 told me it’s scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

  33. Ben says

    September 29, 2021 at 11:26 pm

    Just picked one up in Chula Vista, CA

  34. Wendy says

    September 30, 2021 at 7:25 am

    I picked one up yesterday at the Costco in Durham, NC.

  35. Crissy says

    October 01, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Found it outside the wine dept. at the Baybrook location- Webster, Tx

  36. Mary Gideon says

    October 02, 2021 at 1:05 pm

    I’m in Maine and would love a couple of these for gifts. How can I get them

  37. Catherine Beylon says

    October 02, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    Costco nearest me that carries wine is far and a mad house. I would love to buy the wine advent calendar. Could you please start mailing them. My daughter has been trying to get one for years.
    Thank you
    Catherine Beylon

  38. MaryAnn Hooper says

    October 02, 2021 at 5:52 pm

    I immediately got two cases for gifts and have decided to buy another for myself!

  39. jobo says

    October 02, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    I checked Timnath (Ft Collins Colorado) on Monday and Friday this week and didn't find it. Strangely they had almost no Xmas stuff out yet either. I got the summer sampler there so i was hoping they'd get the advent one. They had the Grand Vins Bordeaux, 6 Sparkling wines sampler and the beer advent.

    The frustrating thing is only certain Costco's in Colorado have wine/liquor (kirkland). Timnath does but Broomfield, Superior, and Westminster don't.

  40. Mafty says

    October 04, 2021 at 12:10 am

    Can you order the advent wine online and ship it?

  41. Pam says

    October 04, 2021 at 1:39 pm

    I missed out last year, got one today. They had about 50 left . This was the 3rd pallet, with no more coming in. It’s hiding in the cellar .

  42. Ssunshine says

    October 05, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Just picked mine up today at Costco St. Charles, Missouri. Excited to try for 1st time.

  43. Kevin says

    October 06, 2021 at 8:36 pm

    5 pallets available yesterday in Middleton, Wisconsin.

  44. Martin says

    October 06, 2021 at 9:11 pm

    just saw it in foster city, CA , yesterday. Suprise surprise! right when you walk into the store.

  45. Kathleen says

    October 06, 2021 at 10:22 pm

    Couldn’t wait and chose bottle by what I was cooking. Venteux22 white from Southern France. Tart and crisp with granny smith apples and tropical fruits. I liked it and it went well with my shrimp in capers.

  46. Shallan Hiatt says

    October 07, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    I really would like to do this but I am more a sweet wine drinker. I like reisling and fruit forward wines. Before I spend $100 bucks could you tell me if most of them are on the dry side?? If only a handful are dry u can still get this an just give those away. Thanks for your info your story was really informative and a good read. I am interested in getting your reviews of the wines you try as long as you say the level of sweetness in them so I know if I could buy it an like it. Thanks again.

    • Editor says

      October 07, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      Hi Shallan, I’m not sure on all the wines in the box. I’ve tasted a few and would say most I’ve sampled are on the dry side.
      We try to include sweetness in the reviews. I tend to favor the more dry side so you might find more of those on the blog.
      I’m glad you enjoy the site and I hope you find the reviews helpful.

    • Rod says

      October 07, 2021 at 11:44 pm

      @Shallan Hiatt, I have a similar taste for wines and this box has been a major disappointment. Almost all the wines have been on the dry side and even the few sweet wines don't have an appealing taste at all. Would not recommend what so ever.

  47. Jeri says

    October 08, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Can I have the wine advent calendar sent to Vancouver, British Columbia?

  48. Dan says

    October 09, 2021 at 9:05 am

    We have them in France but not the same box. We got one this and last year!

  49. Gwen says

    October 09, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Can we buy this in Canada?

  50. Megan says

    October 13, 2021 at 10:53 am

    With it being a mix of reds and whites, what would you recommend as far as chilling the wines? Keep them all in the fridge? Just pull out the whites??

    • Editor says

      October 13, 2021 at 11:02 am

      Great question and one that I’ve thought about.
      I think if you want to follow the calendar and have whites chilled when it’s time to drink, you would pull that days wine out of the box in the morning everyday and if it’s a white pop it in the fridge so it’s chilled for that night.
      If you’re a day drinker, need a lunch time pick me up, or forget to pull the bottle in the morning, a trick I use is to wrap the bottle in a wet paper towel and put in the freezer. It will be pretty chilled in around 15 minutes. Just don’t forget about it obviously. Set an Alexa reminder.
      Hope that helps. And cheers.

  51. Marv says

    October 15, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    Could not wait. Opened the box and currently on day 6. Have not been disappointed yet. Went back today and picked up another box to enjoy again. Great wines and looking forward to the rest of the days. Gives us something to look forward to each day !!!

  52. Wendy says

    October 19, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of Chardonnay but,
    The day 1 : King Strut Chardonnay was DELICIOUS!!!

  53. Michael Rodriguez says

    October 19, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Is there any thought about a quarterly club for this case? I would totally buy into that. Just love the half bottles, perfect for two of us.

  54. D Owens says

    October 20, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Couldn't wait for December 1st to get started. I've sampled a few whites and reds - enjoying the journey! My wish for next year is a box of all reds 🤞

  55. KeyPal says

    October 21, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    In stock in Louisville KY as of this past weekend (10/17/21) FYI

  56. jobo says

    October 29, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    I was finally able to pick up one today in Timnath (Ft Collins) Colorado. They were going pretty fast.

  57. Fran Mackert says

    November 09, 2021 at 11:04 am

    My Costco is out of this wine advent calendar Will they be getting anymore? (Issaquah WA)?

  58. Mark Brigham says

    November 09, 2021 at 6:34 pm

    First timer with the Wine Advent-ure. It’s a cute marketing idea, but my impressions are that it’s not really for wine lovers. It’s decent table wine—drinkable, but not remarkable, and not a substantial bump in quality compared to boxed wine. Decent price point, but The Total Wine has a similar Wine Advent-ure box for $79 (vs. $99 @ The Costco). Not sure if there is a difference in the contents.

    IMO, if you and your sweetheart are content with one glass of wine each night and aren’t looking for anything special, then this nifty little gift box Is a fun idea, but unremarkable.

    • Mickey says

      November 12, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      @Mark Brigham, Just read that the Total Wine advent wines are packaged in 187ml plastic bottles. No personal experience though.

  59. David Devere says

    November 22, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Because of this blog, this post, and our new Costco in Duluth MN, where I live, I've decided to take my Wine Education classes in a slightly different direction this year ~ I'm doing 24 mini wine lessons on YouTube using this Advent-ure Wine Box.

    If you've got this box and you'd like to learn more than you ever wanted to know about these wines consider following along here: https://youtu.be/fXraV4dP50w

    Daily lessons will be uploaded on Youtube for us to enjoy the gift of opening a wine each day during Advent. Cheers.

    Thanks Costco Wine Blog for the great info!

    • Editor says

      November 22, 2021 at 10:24 am

      Hi David, your intro video looks great. Should be fun to follow along. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

    • David Devere says

      November 27, 2021 at 4:46 pm

      @Editor, Thank you! Hope to see you when the first review / class is posted on the 1st.

    • Cindy says

      December 02, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      @David Devere, I'm excited to learn from you and anxious to try the wines in the box! thank you for doing this.

  60. Ida says

    November 24, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Ok, I admit it, I cheated. I opened the 1st one, King Strut Chardonnay. Didn't get excited but was happily reminded of the many delicious house wines served at farmers tables in Provence and the like. Curious since I am not able to find any info/availability outside of the packagers comments. Are these all private label wines?

  61. SPD says

    December 04, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Sorry folks. This year's wine advent is ridiculous (4 bottles in). Anyone who enjoyed last year's (real) wines and online explanations/video knows this year is a commercial joke. This advent is for the "I'll have a red or a white crowd". Enjoy! But I am out!!

  62. Celeste Lamosse says

    December 04, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    The wine in this year's calendar is absolute swill.

  63. Dave says

    December 06, 2021 at 10:47 am

    where can you purchase a full bottle of one of the wines in the advent box?

  64. Marty says

    December 06, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    My box was packed completely wrong! I thought it was interesting (and fun) to start day one with bubbles. Then I started to read other peoples comments on Facebook, checked the advent-ture website and quickly discovered my box was a complete mess.

    I could have just continued with the mis-adventure. But, I figured that I should probably have the same experience as everybody else.

  65. Blythe Patterson says

    December 08, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Your site is really informative. I found it trying to find out more about the Adven ture Wine Calendar. My daughter is doing a day-to-day in-depth opening and tasting of each wine @noseypeoplesociety on Instagram. She is a trained perfumist and has recently completed the wset 3 level training in wine from the napa valley wine academy.

  66. CLee says

    December 11, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Last year's Costco wine advent calendar wa decent, but have to say that we are half way through this one and it's pretty much a bust so far. Save your $100 and spend it on some wines you love instead. Cheers!

  67. Carla says

    December 13, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    Received this as a birthday gift. It is wonderful and fun to explore. Just got it and have opened only one so far. What a delightful gift.

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