The Kirkland Malbec hasn’t been one of our favorites historically, although it’s hard to argue against a wine that only costs $6.99, as it does again this year in the current vintage. And I actually found this vintage to be a nice step in the right direction. I gave the 2017 85 points, noting it …
Malbec
Here’s your perfect everyday drinker. This wine turned out to be exactly what I hoped it would be, a tasty Mendoza Malbec for under $10. I’m always on the lookout for inexpensive Malbecs like this, and while they typically represent pretty good values, some stand out more than others. This is one of those wines. …
Costco always has a nice selection of Malbecs to choose from, and seems to constantly bring them in and out, which allows you to sample a wide variety of different bottles. Just make sure that if you find one you like, you buy more right away, as they can disappear. Catena, Norton and Ben Marco …
This wine is on sale until June 9th in select Costco clubs. I have seen wine sales extend past the date given on the signs, so it is possible that it will remain on sale for longer. The current sale price is $9.99, with a $4 discount from the regular $13.99 price. Because I like a …
It took us a little while to get into this Argentinean red blend, but when we finally did, we really started to like it. I think it helped to give this wine a little air as well as to pair it with short ribs off the Big Green Egg, which was the ideal complement. This …
That headline sounds pretty complicated, but it really shouldn’t be. Put simply, this is a $20 Argentinian red blend comprised of 60% Malbec, 20% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Franc. And it’s really good. The first thing you notice with this one is the heft of the bottle, that seems to weigh about twice as much …
I can’t remember where exactly, but I’ve heard this Black Tears Malbec from Tapiz discussed before and was always curious about it. I believe it might have be featured on some older podcasts I listened to, but can’t remember for sure. This is probably the most expensive bottle of Malbec I’ve bought, maybe ever. Costco’s …
Here’s an interesting red blend from Argentina that popped up in my Costco for $14.99. The name Catena caught my eye as they are a producer of fine Mendoza Malbec and many other reds that I’ve enjoyed quite frequently. This bottle pays homage to the family’s grandfather, Don Domingo Vicente Catena, who was known for …
We’ve been tracking the Costco wines that were listed on Wine Spectator’s top 100 wines of 2018 list, but this Zuccardi Malbec jumped out to me because it was featured as the #10 wine on a similar Best of year list from Wine Enthusiast. Plus there were a slew of low to mid 90 point …
Another new label for the Kirkland Malbec; here’s the last one; I kind of like them both. I really just wish the juice inside would improve a bit though. This is one Kirkland wine offering that I’ve never really connected with as much as I hoped. This is also one of those bottles that’s really …
I like that you can typically score decent Malbec buys around $10, especially at Costco, and this bottle lines up nicely in that segment for only $10.99. It didn’t knock my socks off, but the more I dug in, I found a really pleasant and easy drinking wine that is a solid buy and good value. …
I was tasked last month with buying wine for a large party that some friends of ours were hosting. Obviously, I turned to Costco since I was looking for high quantity and high value. Plus I was attending the party and wanted people to be happy with the picks, myself included. So this was the …
The Catena name is synonymous with great wines, and they are especially well known for their value driven Malbecs like we have here. At $16.89, Costco again delights with a competitive price ($20 elsewhere online, but we saw it for $17 at Total Wine). With the holidays approaching, this is an excellent go-to bottle for …
Every once in a while this happens. You find a bottle at Costco with a label and markings that catch your eye, signaling potential with an attractive price tag, only to throw a few in your cart and later find out that they don’t live up to your expectations. This is one of those bottles. …
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 …