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 …
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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 …
This is a lovely, light and refreshing summer white wine from Candoni. Costco is selling this for $9.99 which is the lowest price I’ve seen it for (I’ve seen it as high as $16 some places). If you already love Moscato, then dropping this one in your Costco cart is a no brainer. You’ve probably …
Reviewed by Josh L This is the first “joint venture” wine label that I can recall seeing under the Kirkland Signature brand. While many of these wines are produced by third parties (especially the European ones), the actual label is normally 100% Costco Kirkland Signature. With that out of the way, the $7.99 price point …
There are quite a few really enjoyable Kirkland wines available right now in Costco stores at very good prices. Keep in mind every store and area is different. You might not be able to find all of these, but what follows are some of our favorites from the past few months, ranked by our ratings from high …
[Reviewed by Josh L] We drink a lot of Pinot Noirs, ranging from domestic California, Oregon and Washington State, to “old world” versions from Burgundy and “new world” iterations from New Zealand. And in all of the Pinot Noirs, from all the places in the world, of all vintages, cork vs. alternative tops, blends or …
Reviewed by Josh L Wandering through my local Costco, I happened upon the first Kirkland-labeled Italian wine that I can recall. Packaged in a simple and lightweight bottle, this $8.69 wine turned out to be a terrific bargain. Pouring into our glasses, the wine color is standard Chianti Classico – dark purple with great consistency …
This wine is a Costco staple summer white, and I usually enjoy them, especially when I’ve had my fill of Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. I begin to hunt for different varietals. Albarino is a good choice for this, Gavi from Italy and Rhone whites from France. This wine from King Estate doesn’t fall into the …
Take a look at this little treat that arrived in Costco stores a bit earlier than normal this year. I’ve already had several readers write to me about it, and the reviews seem pretty positive. This has historically been a great buy at $19.99, far below most other wines from this premier region. Let’s take …
Our unrelenting search for the perfect value-priced Bordeaux hidden within the aisles of Costco continues. It seems as though Costco’s wine buyers will offer decent $8.99 Bordeaux, (which are essentially everyday table wines) and a higher $13.99 offering that gives you a better appreciation for the French winemaking magic. Recently, we came across a lovely …
Sokol Blosser makes some fantastic Pinot Noirs and I was completely caught off guard when I came across this Evolution red blend from them on the shelf at Costco. At $9.99 this was clearly the least expensive wine I have ever seen from them. I moved in timidly, not sure exactly what I was buying. …