Until I opened this bottle, I hadn't tasted The Stump Jump Shiraz in a few years. I remember always having enjoyed it in the past, and was thrilled to see Costco bring it in at only $7.99 which is not only a great price (retail almost double that), but it's a heck of a good wine too.
d'Arenberg is a dependable producer that consistently kicks out great wines from the McLaren Vale region. Keep an eye out for some of their other bottlings, including a GSM blend (Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre), and they also make an interesting Riesling dominated white blend that I enjoyed.
For an $8 bottle there's a lot going on here. A bit of perfume, and dried fruit on the nose; in the mouth, it's tarty with dark fruit flavor, spicy cherry, plum, and hints of dark chocolate; finishes spicy and peppery as you expect from an Aussie Shiraz; a bit of lingering mint too.
Bargain hunters look no further. This is a very drinkable, and enjoyable bottle at a fantastic price. A perfect everyday drinker that will keep you interested on every taste. Plus 90 points from Wine Spectator. 89 from me.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 89 points (a CostcoWineBlog Top Pick)
Costco item number: 475612
Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA
Alc. 14.2%
Kevin says
So why does this not get your "Recommended" tag? Just wondering
BTW, I just found this site and I'm loving it!
Editor says
Oversight on my part. It should be on the list. I've corrected it in the story. Thanks for the comment.
Cathy Judkins Stephens says
Went to my Costco yesterday and could not find - which was disappointing as I think I shop at the same Costco in Atlanta that you do. Guess I will check some of the other ones.
Editor says
Pretty sure I found this at Perimeter if I remember correctly. I usually hit Perimeter (best selection), Cumberland and Kennesaw.