We're big fans of wines from Justin. They are one of those dependable names that consistently deliver a good wine for the money.
We've reviewed several vintages of the Justin Cabernet for this site, and their higher end Isosceles bottling is a favorite, but this is the first time we've seen the Sauvignon Blanc at Costco.
Costco's price is $12.99 which is pretty good, and about the same as Total Wine but more competitive than other outlets we saw. Retail is $18 and Wine.com is $16.
And it's a delicious wine just as we expected. It pours a pale gold in the glass; honey and citrus fruit on nose; medium bodied with flavors of lemon, peach and green apple; crisp finish with some lingering minerality.
A good versatile bottle at a great price, and a fun white wine along the lines of what we were hoping for. Snag a few for the warmer months too.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 88 points
Costco item number: 11660
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Cumberland)
Alc. 13.5%
Frank says
I appreciate the reviews, and I also like to try new wines, and if I see this one, I'll try it. But I note that Kirkland Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at $7.49 is rated just as high.
Wendell Enos says
I’ve noted over the years I’ve followed your great blog that you tend to rate white wines of all types a bit lower than comparable reds. Thus, as I’ve learned to downgrade a point or three Sucklings ratings I’ve come to learn to upgrade your ratings by a point or two. I ultimately go to Wine Enthusiast for a more center of the road rating.
Anne Buja says
I've read your blog before and have tried to purchase the wines you recommend, but I live in Indiana and can't seem to find them at my local Costco. Any suggestions?
Editor says
Yep use this new search feature in the Costco mobile app: http://costcowineblog.com/how-to-search-wine-inventory-at-any-costco-store/