I’ve been slacking a bit on reviewing some Merlots and thought this bottle from Freemark Abbey would be a nice way to get going again. I love their Cabernet Sauvignons, and really want to try some of the straight Cab Francs they’re putting out. But I found the Merlot at Costco. Price was $28.99 which is …
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[Reviewed by Josh L] Recently I had the rare – and accidental – opportunity to do a “vertical” tasting after buying two bottles of wine at Costco. In the store, I wasn’t fully paying attention, and after arriving home, I learned that I had one each of the 2012 and 2013 vintages of the A …
This is a signature Sonoma Russian River Pinot at a pretty good price at Costco. I bought it for $15.99, but I’ve seen it going closer to $20 at most other outlets. I thought it was right in line at the $16 mark, not more, not less. It’s a light and easy drinking wine. A …
I’m a big fan of this Chardonnay. It just hits me right on every accord, and I’ve heard from quite a few readers who have also enjoyed previous vintages. So to see the 2012 pop up was a real treat. It pours a medium yellow; aromas of citrus and a bit of oak. Mid-end palate …
Albarinos are perfect for breaking up the summertime routine of defaulting to your standard Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays when seeking hot weather wine refreshment and summer fare accompaniment. We made a spinach and kale salad (most fresh from the garden), threw in some beets, goat cheese, carrots, almonds and a homemade vinaigrette, and this bottle, and it was …
Sticking with the White Burgundies, I found this Chablis that was $18.99 at my Costco. As I mentioned in my previous review, I’m on a bit of a Burgundy kick at the moment. During the summer months, I really enjoy these French Chardonnays, and the ones from Chablis are also crisp, refreshing, and stainless fermented …
I love white burgundies and have been on a bit of a kick lately. I was pleased to find this Puligny-Montrachet pop up at Costco, and despite its $45 price tag, I had to kick down. This is just what you have to pay to get wines from this region, and it delivered on every …
This is an impressive Bordeaux for only $10.99 at Costco, tasting like something you’d have expected to pay $20-$25 for. You don’t often see the Cru Bourgeois label placed on a wine priced this low. That was the first tip off that I might be on to something when I noticed a few cases of …
This was an interesting find, an ’09 Reserva Rioja at Costco for $14.99. It intrigued me in a random sort of way so I dropped it in the cart. And it turned out to be a pretty good buy that I would recommend for fans of Spanish reds with a little age on them. The …
It’s 92 degrees on a hot summer day here in Atlanta as I write this – the perfect time to crack a cool Sauvignon Blanc, and I thought this Joel Gott bottle for $9.99 would be a good fit. And it was. I should be honest about the fact that I’m on a bit of …
Reviewed by CostcoWineBlog.com Contributor Michael S Ever since Sideways dissed merlot and made pinot noir the “cool red” in 2004, I’ve pretty much shunned pinot. (I’ve never handled “cool” well). Everyone once in a while I’d enjoy a Paso Robles or Oregon pinot with a meal but, generally, I found the pinot noir to range …
I’m a big fan of St Supéry wines so it was great to see a Rosé from them pop up at my Costco priced at $12.99. If you’ve ever driven through Napa, you’ve likely seen their property on Highway 29 in Rutherford. It’s a beautiful plot of land nestled in between a bunch of top …
I’ve opened my fair share of wine bottles over the years, some new, some really old, some opened in haste, others opened with extreme care. Finding a good corkscrew is not easy, and there’s a ton of debate over which ones are best. I’m not going to tell you this one is the best, but …
Proseccos have become my go-to bubbly for most everyday occasions. And with most Proseccos priced under $25, you really can’t go wrong. They are crowd pleasing wines, refreshing, light and crisp. I love them with raw oysters, most starters, shellfish and seafood, and on most days when the temperature is above 80 degrees. This Prosecco from Candoni …
Last year the Kirkland Russian River Chardonnay (2012 vintage) was a much discussed topic on the site. I reviewed it and really enjoyed it. One of our other reviewers Michael, felt differently, that the wine was dry and lacking real character. So when I saw the 2013 vintage hit my Costco, I knew it had …