We, like many of you, are wondering if we'll see a new vintage (should be 2023) of the Kirkland Rutherford Cabernet.
It was due to arrive 4-5 months ago, and we haven't seen it yet. Perhaps gone, or perhaps skipping a vintage? We'll have to see.
But as a consolation prize, we have this Reputation Rutherford Cabernet coming in at $29.99 with a $13 discount that sends it out the door for only $16.99, a couple bucks cheaper even than the Kirkland Rutherford.
But does it live up to the "Reputation" of this premier Napa appellation?
In short, yes. It's a solid wine. We've been rating the Kirkland Rutherfords in the low 90s for a while, and this one is right there with them. It's a real deal Rutherford wine at a real deal price with the discount.
In the glass, the wine is a deep dark purple; aromas of black fruit, cedar; full bodied, feels great in the mouth with integrated tannins; flavors of black cherry, blackberries; notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla. Finishes dusty and dry like these wines are known for.
This bottle checks a lot of boxes for us and is a bargain at this price point. We'd still like to see the Kirkland Rutherford continue, but this is a solid alternative we were surprised to find.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 91 points (a Costco Wine Top Pick)
Costco item number: 2037324
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. 15%
Ron Wilson says
concilation prize? It's consolation!
Editor says
Noted and fixed
TK says
I had been selling the Napa version for the past 2 months on IRC (instant rebate coupon) and now it's back to $22.99 (prev. $14.99) and it was better than solid. Absolutely brooding Cab. Sauv. that needed a breath of life and the pallet to appreciate. It took me by surprise really because I do not expect much from non wineries pumping out Napa juice. LoL
I know I won't see this in the Vegas/Henderson mrkt but good read and glad someone gets to enjoy it.
Gerry Judge says
Does Costco in Long Island New York have this wine or can it be purchased from Costco online? Thank you
N S says
Unfortunately full price at the Henrico, VA Costco. When I showed one of the associates the picture of the price in your write up, he said "looks like a managers special since the discount is a whole number $13.00, no decimals". Not sure if that is true, but I'm hoping it will go on sale here soon.
Daniel says
As TK said above Bay Area still has the 2023 (not 2024) Reputation Napa Valley Cabernet (#1980468) for $29.99 - $14 for a delicious $16 (promo until 5/17). Needs some air but hard to pass for $16. Has a white label instead.