[CostcoWineBlog contributor Michael recently returned from a trip down under where he toured and experienced many of Australia’s awesome wineries. Here’s a report on some of the standout wines he found on his journey] Alas, some of the best Australian wine values are exceedingly difficult for U.S. consumers to experience because they aren’t exported to …
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I’ve written before about how wine is often situational, meaning that wines can taste different just in the environment in which they’re consumed. And this wine falls into a bucket of being consumed in a “very optimal environment.” That is: group of friends, nice spring day, vegetables and pork tenderloins cooking on a Big Green …
It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed a Zin. I apologize for the gap as I’m just now noticing it. Plus a few readers asked if I could take a look at the Kirkland Sonoma Zin, which I was able to find on my next trip to Costco for $9.99. We enjoyed this wine …
I dropped this bottle into my cart on a whim thinking that I had tried it before, but I couldn’t find any tasting notes, so I guess this is my first review of this wine. Either way, this bottle is a steal for $9.99. It’s super ripe and fruity, tasting at times (particularly the finish …
You really can’t go wrong with a wine that’s made by the Perrin Family, who is famous for their high end Beaucastel wines from France’s Chateauneuf-du-pape region (they also own Tablas Creek Winery in Paso Robles). And it’s really amazing when you find one of their bottles for only $8.49 which is how much this low end Cotes …
Decoy is the second label for Duckhorn and they are generally a safe bet if you’re looking for good wines at a fair price. This red blend, made from grapes harvested across 16 different Sonoma vineyards, hits the mark and does so for $16.99, which is a healthy discount from the wine’s $25 retail price tag. The blend has a bit …
This bottle is always a go-to for me, whether I’m at a restaurant looking for a reasonably priced wine I know I can depend on, or if I’m just looking for a versatile, food friendly bottle that I can always put on the table no matter who’s sitting around it. For $16.99 at Costco, this bottle …
I know, boxed wine…you pass right by it in the aisle because it can’t be any good, right? I have to say, I’ve found many of them, including this Black Box Cabernet from Costco, to be alright, provided you understand what you’re buying and why you’re buying it. These reasons are either: a) you drink …
I’m pretty inconsistent with my port consumption, but I love them more every time I indulge. After a big meal, there is just nothing quite like sitting down with the gentle sweetness of a decent glass of port. The $12.79 price tag at Costco on this bottle is by far the lowest I’ve ever seen. …
Here’s one of those wines you might not buy unless you read this site. I was going to walk right past this bottle, simply for the fact that nothing jumped out at me at first, and I wasn’t clear what it is. I’m still not clear what it is but something did jump out at …
I’m liking this WA State Cab for $14.99. Over the last hour it’s developed into an expressive and rather interesting wine in this price range. I typically do enjoy Northwest reds, and went into this one with fair expectations, but have to say it certainly met, if not exceeded those. Costco’s price on this wine …
Domaine du Pegau is a huge name in winemaking in the Rhone region of France, primarily from the excellent wines produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, of which I have a couple in my cellar since after every bottle I try I only want to stock up on more. I had never tried their standard Cotes du Rhone …
Upon opening. this wine was a bit on the spicy side with a heavy alcohol laden finish (the wine is 14.2% which some might say is too high but it’s really not that outrageous for a Napa red). As the wine matured with some air, it really developed into a pretty decent drink for only $10.99. Peppery …
I haven’t reviewed one of The Sum red blends in quite a while but I was looking forward to this 2012 vintage, which was a stellar season for California. Plus, this wine is made by Tuck Beckstoffer, a legend of the area, and The Sum marks the lowest entry point I’ve seen into his wines. The …
I’m writing this from the 62nd floor of the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas where I am staying for work, but I never forget my duties to this site. A few readers have asked my opinion of the Coppola wines at Costco and as I went out to the nearby Walgreens (bottom of Planet Hollywood), …