I’m a big fan of wines from Stags Leap, and have visited a vast majority of the wineries right there along Napa’s Silverado trail. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is one you don’t want to miss; it’s a classic Napa property given their role in the Judgement of Paris, which put them and Napa Valley wines …
Cabernet Sauvignon
I thought this current vintage of the Kirkland Stags Leap Cab was slightly better than the last one we tasted which was the ’14 vintage. Not sure what happened to the ’15 but I certainly wouldn’t have passed it up if it had made an appearance in a store near me. Looking back on these …
It’s been a little while since we got our hands on one of the Kirkland Columbia Valley offerings from Washington State. The last one was this 2015 Cab-Merlot blend that we thought was pretty good, and before that we had to dig into the vaults to find this Columbia Valley Bordeaux blend we really enjoyed …
The Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon is a Costco staple. Every club that I’ve ever been to carries it. Some of them stock it in the wooden bins on what I like to call the “tables.” Other clubs prominently display pallets of it on their end caps. The price tends to always remain the same, hovering …
I’m always a little skeptical of these (rather) inexpensive bottles that are from premier regions where they should cost a lot more. It makes me think we’re buying the 2nd and 3rd tier (or 4th tier) grapes from a good region, when we could get the 1st tier grapes from a slightly lesser region. And …
The Kirkland Alexander Valley Cabernet is typically one of my favorite Kirkland Cabs of the year, especially for the great price of $9.99 (last week we reviewed another Kirkland favorite, the Chateauneuf-du-pape that’s worth a read too in case you missed it). I was reviewing my notes on the the 2014 vintage of this Alexander Valley …
I’ve had a handful of readers write to me about the Silver Palm Cabernet, suggesting we try it, so on a recent trip I was fortunate enough to come across it and I dropped it in the cart. We just reviewed another, semi-similar Cabernet from Justin that we enjoyed. That wine was great, as Justin …
Justin is a classic Paso Robles Cabernet that seems to regularly be in stock at Costcos near me in the Atlanta area. Costco’s price at $19.99 is just ok, as it’s around the $20 mark most places with a few creeping up closer to $25, like Wine.com. I gravitate to this wine (and Cabs from …
Looks like we missed the 2014 vintage of this one which really bums me out because these Kirkland Oakville wines are always tremendous values, this current one included. We went 90 points on the 2013 vintage and highlighted many of the same characteristics that I’m finding now in the 2015 vintage. The price has stayed …
This is a very nice Washington State Cabernet for the money ($12.99) and serves as a perfect everyday drinker. It is big and bold in style like so many of these Washington State reds can be, but when you’re in the right mood, they can serve you nicely. This one pours in the glass about …
I didn’t have to think twice when I saw $5 off on this bottle (good through 2/18 at my Costco, hopefully elsewhere). Even at its regular price of $20, this wine historically has been a strong buy. Now I figured it might be one to stock up on at the discounted price, and I think …
If you’ve driven on Silverado Trail in Napa, you’ve likely come across Silverado Vineyards and noticed its famous neighbors like Stag’s Leap Winery, Odette, Pine Ridge and Chimney Rock. We have tasted many different Silverado wines over the years, and they consistently deliver quality at price points that are often times lower than the big …
I thought this was an absolute gem, granted we enjoyed it in perfect circumstances with some Green Egg-grilled Filets. My only regret is that it might be a little early for this one to really show its true colors. Many of you know what a fan I am of the ’13 Napa vintage, and this wine …
This is really a beautiful wine, a classic Napa red blend, utilizing 5 Bordeaux varietals in an expression that is totally Napa from start to finish. This wine is from the excellent ’13 vintage (my favorite of the ’12-’14 trifecta of great years) and while it is drinking nicely now, it has plenty of room …
I had a feeling this was going to be a powerhouse, but holy smokes, this wine is like a wild animal that becomes uncaged the minute you pull the cork. I say that in a good way as I think fans of big, bold wines will find a lot to like here. It’s a well …