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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 …

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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 …

Read More about 2013 Burgans Albarino Rias Baixas

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 …

Read More about 2013 Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir

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 …

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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 …

Read More about 2013 Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay