I watched The Godfather about a week ago. Being more of a wine-nerd than I am a film-nerd, I have always associated “Coppola” with wine. I remember receiving a bottle of the “Diamond Collection” Claret as a gift from a friend about ten years ago and thinking it was something very special because of the …
Erin Reyes
This wine has been a consistent good value in the past few vintages. It always seems to be popular among members as well, many of whom will confidently tell you it tastes like a bottle that costs twice the price. For this reason, I have a few each of the 2013 and 2014 releases in …
We were excited to learn that this brand has become available in select Costco stores. You may have noticed this particular wine, in a heavy Burgundy bottle with a large white “E” on the front label, and wondered what it was. A wine’s label often gives this biggest clues as to what the juice inside …
This is a great time of the year for this wine to arrive at Costco. The Kirkland Signature brand of wines are known for their value, and while you may be purchasing more designer-label juice for your boss or wine-snob nephew, you’re probably perfectly content having a “Costco wine” with tonight’s dinner. The term “Bordeaux …
I was thrilled to see this wine hit Costco bins a few weeks ago. I can’t recall coming across another Sauternes since my time as a member, although I am quite certain this isn’t the first. Sauternes is cool because it’s a concentrated, honey-sweet juice that really complements a variety of foods. A classic pairing …
Costco seems to get this wine year after year, as do many other retailers. I bought a bottle last year, because who can resist a $7.99 price tag, and I’d be lying if I said it was something that I highly enjoyed. I do, however, recall liking this wine in the past as well as …
We reviewed this wine a couple of years ago, but since 1.5 liter bottles recently arrived in select Costco stores, I thought that I would revisit it with fresh eyes as we approach the holidays. 1.5L bottles, otherwise known as “magnums” are good to serve in a group setting since each bottle yields around eight …
The past couple of weeks have been devastating for California residents as thousands were forced to flee their homes in the middle of the night to avoid being consumed by raging wildfires. The tragedy of this situation is only beginning to unfold as rescue workers sort through piles of rubble and ash while residents return …
This wine showed up in the wood bins at select Costco clubs a few weeks ago. There isn’t a whole lot of this wine available on account of it being a single vineyard, smaller production offering from this winery. Tapiz is Spanish for “tapestry,” and this winery is so-named for the efforts of winemakers Fabian …
I love Costco rebates. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again. You will not find a particular wine for a better price than a Costco wine that has an instant rebate. This intriguing new addition to the Costco wine department arrived earlier this week in select clubs around the metro Atlanta area. My …
This wine initially caught my attention because of the ultra low $5.99 price tag. It also had a sticker on the bottle bearing a “#5 Top 100 Best Buys 2016” designation from Wine Enthusiast along with a copper-colored screw cap for easy-access. Lastly, I was attracted to the napping Bulldog on the label that reminded …
We reviewed the 2011 Hess Select a few years back, and it has been a staple in the Costco wine department since then. This is one of those wines that is recognizable, widely available, and somewhat mass-produced. I’ve spent a minute or two in the past few months to reflect on my own personal opinions …
I spend a good number of my short lunch breaks bolting through the wine department of the Costco down the street from my job. I don’t have much time to linger and read labels, so I sort of scan the wood bins for new wines that peak my interest. I’ll read descriptions, look for a …
I’ve been getting more into blends lately because I find that these wines are often fairly well-balanced, smooth, and easy-drinking. Winemakers can manipulate the varying amounts of each varietal in any given cuvee in order to achieve the style and quality desired. I feel that I often have to defend blends because people sometimes turn …
I like my big cabs, even in the middle of summer. I like my little cabs too, and I’m finding more and more that the quality of these wines are increasing as new & different winemaking techniques are regularly being employed. This wine recently hit a few of the Costco clubs that I frequent, and …