This is one of the most talked bottles to hit Costco in recent memory. We had a few readers write in about it, and one (thanks CL) who shared some email comments directly from someone on the inside.
According to an email we saw, this is a wine that would normally retail for $600 and it was acquired under NDA from a "renowned high end winery," and is selling at Costco for $59.99.
Naturally, it required proper exploration. Using the Costco mobile app we were able to find it at a couple stores around the Atlanta area, and headed out quickly to buy some, assuming it would disappear once word gets out.
It's hard to tell how many bottles to buy in a case like this. On one hand, it's likely the last we'll see this bottle at this price (although no asterisk on the placard). On the other hand, we really wanted to try it first, only wishing they had samples in the store.
So we bought four, and figured it was a 2023 (great vintage) but needed some cellar time. So three bottles hit the cellar, and we cracked one to share these comments for the site.
As we get into the wine, the first thought is that we probably should have bought a few more. This is good Napa juice, very young, but really well made and checks so many boxes already in its youth.
The wine is a deep ruby in the glass, vibrant fruit on the nose with spice, leather and oak; full bodied, juicy flavors of black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant; touch of vanilla, herbs and cocoa in the persistent finish.
Signature Napa Cabernet. A home run on some many levels, we're going to say the hype is pretty worth it. But this wine is a baby from a great vintage.
It will be interesting to revisit the three bottles sitting in our cellar down the line (starting in 5-7 years). Collectors should pick a few up at this fantastic price. And if you can't wait, it's a joy to drink now as well.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 93 points (a Costco Wine Top Pick)
Costco item number: 1985961
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. 14.2%
GBH-ATL says
"....only wishing they had samples in the store" - yep. Between that and the food samples, I can see where I'd have lunch daily....
Eddie says
Does Costco have wine samples?
Editor says
They do at Japanese Costcos. Haven’t seen any at North American stores. Maybe others know.
Karen says
"It will be interesting to revisit the three bottles sitting in our cellar down the line (starting in 5-7 years)." Is that 5-7 years from 2026 (so 2031-2033)?
Editor says
Yeah right in that timeframe if we can hold out that long. We’ll see.