We almost passed on this one but some of the detail on the Costco placard caught our eye. And it turns out we couldn't be happier we gave this Malbec a shot.
The 92 points from Wine Spectator along with naming this bottle #30 on their top 100 wines list for 2024 (sign mistakenly says 2004) is what piqued our interest.
Costco's price of $18.99 is the same as Total Wine but a little less than other outlets we found online selling it for $20-$24 a bottle.
In the glass, this wine is a medium purple with aromas of dark fruit and herbs; the wine is medium to medium plus in body with integrated tannins; flavors of black cherry, blackberries, and plum; good, dry lasting finish.
Overall, a nicely balanced, restrained and elegant Malbec that ranks among the best Malbecs we've tasted in a while (maybe since this one).
For value, the recently reviewed Kirkland Malbec at $6.99 remains hard to beat too.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 91 points (a Costco Wine Top Pick)
Costco item number: 176057
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. 14.5%
Susan M says
I always buy this when I see it. Solid, reliable Malbec.
Brandon says
Kaiken Ultra is always a great value. When it’s at Costco I always grab some, even though Malbec isn’t really my thing (unless I’m getting Five Guys. Trust me. Do it.).