I thought it was a good time for a quick summary of some great red wine buys we've discovered at Costco over the past couple of weeks. I know many of you, like me, are constantly on the look out for high quality wines at a great price that you can stock up on, so here are five solid choices, all under $15.
I visited a couple stores in the Atlanta area this week and confirmed that these wines are still in stock at least around here (and picked a few more up myself). I can't attest to their availability elsewhere as we are independent of Costco and don't have any special insight into the distribution of their wines.
The key here is to commit these to memory for your next visit, and hopefully they turn out to be available in stores near you.
2015 Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre
An interesting blend of 40% Corvina Veronese, 30% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Sangiovese that James Suckling rated 94 points. This is a delicious wine for the money ($13). Our review.
2015 Bodegas Olarra Cerro Anon Crianza Rioja
Another critically praised bottle that delivers the goods for only $9, this is a nice, elegant Rioja that's hard to beat for the money. Our review.
2016 Villa Antinori Toscana
From a big name in Italian wine, this is a $13 Super Tuscan that runs with the best of them. Retail on the wine is closer to $20-$25. Our review.
2015 E Guigal Cotes du Rhone
I know we just reviewed this bottle but it needed to be included in this list. This is a classic Rhone wine for only $13 from a top producer. Just a great buy if you see it. I expect these will go fast based on how quickly previous vintages moved once the word got out. Our review.
2015 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva
A little blast from the not so distant past. We reviewed this bottle back in June when it hit stores, but it's back and I was surprised to see the same 2015 vintage. Price is $8.49 for a delicious dry Italian red. Be on the look out. Our review.
So there's five solid picks to look out for. Again, we shop at stores around the Atlanta area and I was able to find them all in stock. It's hard to say how other stores will fare, but good luck.
Dave says
Great reviews ... you are my go-to read before I go to Costco, and always make sure I review your latest post before I head to Atlanta area. Thank you!
Editor says
Thanks Dave. Glad you enjoy the reviews.
Barry Freidenreich says
Why can't I ever find any of these wines at my local Costco (Sarasota, FL)?
Tom says
I’ve checked my local Myrtle Beach store twice - since this article was first posted - looking for Palazzo Della Torre and they no longer have it. Does anyone know if this was a one-and-done offer or if they’ll ever have it again?
Thomas Accuosti says
They have had the Pallazzo Della Torre 2015 vintage at the Costco in Waterbury CT for quite awhile, since there is no asterisk on the store price label I assume it's there for awhile but it's $19.99.
The Villa Antinori 2016 vintage has a price of $17.99.
The only Olarra Cerro Anon they had was a black label Reserva 2012 Rioja for 13.99
Kathy tomko says
Costco has a huge deal on a case of 7 Daughters Cabernet Sauvignon in Naples, Florida. It works out to under $6.00 a bottle (based on 12 in a case). Does anyone know anything about this wine?
Thank You.
Editor says
I’ve never tasted that one. Let us know if you buy it and how it is.
Kathy tomko says
Will do. My husband bought a case this morning and will be trying one out this week.
Thanks
Kathy
Lynn lsprade says
I was at Costco today (Boca Raton ). Picked up two bottles of La Gitana gold rioja, the best going tomorrow to get a case