This bottle is always a go-to for me, whether I’m at a restaurant looking for a reasonably priced wine I know I can depend on, or if I’m just looking for a versatile, food friendly bottle that I can always put on the table no matter who’s sitting around it. For $16.99 at Costco, this bottle …
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I know, boxed wine…you pass right by it in the aisle because it can’t be any good, right? I have to say, I’ve found many of them, including this Black Box Cabernet from Costco, to be alright, provided you understand what you’re buying and why you’re buying it. These reasons are either: a) you drink …
[I contributed the following story to TheDailyMeal.com. This is a good overview on things to keep in mind whenever you are buying wine, or many other things, at Costco.] 8 Secrets to Scoring Wine Deals at Costco When buying wine at Costco, you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck by Andrew Cullen There’s nothing quite like …
After I tasted and reviewed the 2001 vintage of this wine just a few months ago, I went back to Costco to buy more. At $40 I thought this was the steal of all steals and pretty much said as much in my review, giving it a nice 93 point rating (Parker has gone 96 pts …
Beaulieu is one of the grande dames of California winemaking – they’ve been producing world-class wines since before most of us were born. And these folks know how to make cabernet wines – their George LaTour line of $100+ wines consistently garner great reviews. In the past, they’ve sold their entry level Rutherford cab wines …
This Kirkland Brunello has been one of the most talked about wines among our readers and now that I finally found it at my local Costco, I can jump into the conversation and state that I’m in complete agreement, and this is clearly one of the best buys in Costco stores today. If you’re a …
I’m a huge fan of Grenache and Grenache Blanc. In France’s Rhone Valley and Spain, the grapes thrive and produce wines that I’ve always enjoyed, as regular readers of this site will note. What we’ve seen in the last 5-7 years is more winemakers on the West Coast begin to put serious effort behind their …
I finally found it at my Costco – the Kirkland Rioja that so many readers have been raving about. I’m a little late to the ball game on this one, and several readers have posted tasting notes on this wine in the comments sections of our other reviews. And I’m thrilled to finally be able …
I’m pretty inconsistent with my port consumption, but I love them more every time I indulge. After a big meal, there is just nothing quite like sitting down with the gentle sweetness of a decent glass of port. The $12.79 price tag at Costco on this bottle is by far the lowest I’ve ever seen. …
Here’s one of those wines you might not buy unless you read this site. I was going to walk right past this bottle, simply for the fact that nothing jumped out at me at first, and I wasn’t clear what it is. I’m still not clear what it is but something did jump out at …
I review the Brancott Sauvignon Blanc every year, and almost always go 87 points on it. This year’s vintage is no exception. These Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs are pretty consistent and if you enjoy their style, then this year’s Brancott will find favor with you as well. In my review of the ’14 Brancott I mention …
There’s nothing wrong with this Argentinian Cabernet that was on sale for $8.99 ($3 off). As far as inexpensive, sub $15 Cabernet goes, this would fall on the higher end in my opinion (and Wine Enthusiast gave it 90 points, if you’re a points person). There’s a little funk on the finish that I hope shakes off …
With New Year’s around the corner I thought I’d try one of the simple, inexpensive bubbly bottles that I’ve seen consistently at a few of the Costco stores near me. The other bubbly that Costco carries that might be a New Year’s winner is the Kirkland Signature Champagne, which is an actual Champagne and quite …
We’ve come across a particularly nice Chardonnay value in the Costco aisle offered by the Washington wine powerhouse, Chateau Ste. Michelle. This is not a boutique wine: CSM is the state’s oldest (and one of its largest) wineries. The winemakers at CSM know winemaking (especially riesling and chardonnay). This particular chardonnay wine is from their …
I’m liking this WA State Cab for $14.99. Over the last hour it’s developed into an expressive and rather interesting wine in this price range. I typically do enjoy Northwest reds, and went into this one with fair expectations, but have to say it certainly met, if not exceeded those. Costco’s price on this wine …