We’re fresh off the heels of reviewing the first Costco wine advent calendar for the 2020 season, known as the Advent-ure calendar, and then bam, there’s another one and it looks super promising as well. What a great early holiday gift for Costco wine fans.
The Costco wine advent calendars sold out super fast last year, so be on the lookout on your next visit and don’t hesitate if this sounds up your alley after reading this. I received a ton of emails from people last year trying to find them after they had been in stores for a few weeks.
This new second calendar has many similarities and a few differences than the previously reviewed one. One thing they share is the awesome selection of wine, and really that might be the most important part.
This calendar has wines from around the world – notably from France, Italy and Spain, as well as a few interesting locations like Bulgaria and Slovenia which is fun. And it did include a couple more rosé wines compared to the other calendar.
Overall, the $97.99 pack includes 24 half bottles, so 375ml in size, which we really love having around the house. Maybe you just want to share a single glass over dinner? Or maybe you’re sharing wine with friends and want to open a few different wines for everyone to sample.
Personally, I like having a glass of white to start sometimes and to enjoy while we’re cooking, then move into a red with dinner, maybe a rosé in between if things are feeling good. That’s super easy, and efficient, to do with these half bottles. And if you want a nightcap you can do it without opening a whole new full bottle.
Of course, that’s provided that you are departing from the 24 days of planned wine. There are lots of different ways to enjoy this box.
One interesting aspect to this calendar is that the names of the wines are not listed on the outside of the box, so without opening it, you won’t know exactly what’s inside. This adds to the mystique, and if you can really hold out until Dec 1 without opening one of those perforated circles and reaching inside, then kudos to you.
I couldn’t do it, but I also didn’t have to try since my goal was to report back to you about all the wonderful wine inside. So here you go. Stop reading now if you want to keep the wines a surprise. I'd also highly recommend the Advent Calendar's website which has a ton of info on the wines and videos from many of the winemakers themselves.
I’m going to start by reviewing four random bottles that we opened and tasted, and then at the end I will list out all of the 24 wines so you know what’s inside.
2019 Silver Diamond Butterfly Tempranillo
This wine from Spain’s La Mancha region pours a medium ruby in the glass with ripe and juicy, red fruit, raspberry; really dry finish (12.5% alc.)
2019 Finca Martha Malbec Mendoza
This is a spicy and earthy Mendoza Malbec that we enjoyed; nice red fruit, black cherry and plum; finishes dry with some pepper (13% alc.)
2019 Slastno Malvazija
Here’s an interesting one from Slovenia made from Malvasia grapes. The wine pours a medium gold color with peach, white blossom aromas; big tropical fruit flavors; medium in body; this was fun and different wine, reminds me in some ways of a Viognier (12.5% alc.)
NV Passal Vinho Rosé
This is a crisp and refreshing rosé from Portugal; it pours a light pink with juicy, strawberry flavors (12% alc.)
So we are just four bottles in, but off to a great start with this box; I’m happy with the quality of the wines, especially considering we’re talking $4 for each half bottle. It’s an amazing bargain, and I just think it’s a blast to have such an assortment of wine on hand from all different areas.
Following the calendar would be fun too given there's a few surprises in there. It also helps you compare different styles and tastes among the regions without breaking the bank. And that’s how you further build your palate.
I’m not going to pick a favorite advent calendar between the two of them because from what I’ve tasted and my review of the wines inside, they are both solid buys, and will be a lot of fun for the holiday season.
Costco item number: 1480467 ($97.99)
The complete list of wines included in this calendar are below and there's a lot more info on each bottle here:
2019 Silver Diamond Butterfly Tempranillo
2019 Finca Martha Malbec Mendoza
2019 Slastno Malvazija
NV Passal Vinho Rosé
2019 Les Terroirs Corbieres
2019 Soliroy Languedoc
2018 Horizon de Lynch Bordeaux
2019 Quintessence Cotes de Gascogne
2017 Via Vinera Cabernet Sauvignon (Bulgaria)
2019 La Valiniere Bordeaux Blanc
2018 Comte des Bories Bordeaux
2019 Sharkbite White Blend (South Africa)
2019 Filosur Torrontes
2019 Le Moment Rosé
2019 Belle Vallee Bordeaux Clairet (Rosé)
2019 Convento da Gloria Tinta Roriz (Portugal)
2018 Chevalier de Lynch Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 Volantis Cabernet Sauvignon (La Mancha, Spain)
2019 Beauroy Cabernet Sauvignon (France)
NV Monte Do Enforcado White (Portugal)
2018 Milfort Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux
2019 Il Bomb Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie (White, Italy)
2019 Tini Sangiovese Toscana
2019 Il Principe Cabernet Trevenezie
If you missed our review earlier in the week of the other Costco Wine Advent Calendar for 2020, you can view it here.
This wine was received as a sample for the purpose of writing this review. All reviews are written at the discretion of the individual reviewer. Opinions of the reviewer do not necessarily reflect those of CostcoWineBlog.com as a whole, and reviewers are not paid for their reviews by wineries or their affiliated distributors. We at CostcoWineBlog.com believe that wine preferences and opinions are often subjective and highly individualistic. Our scores are based on our individual perception of a wine and how well it reflects the area in which the grapes are grown, the expression of the grapes, and also the quality of the finished product. We remind readers that we are 100% independent of Costco Wholesale Corporation, and are simply of a group of Costco wine fans looking to try new wines and share our favorites with this community.
Bridget Raach says
Thank you for the review! I am interested in purchasing one or maybe both boxes. Is it possible to order online? Is there a way to know if they will be available at "my" Costco warehouse?
Editor says
Hi Bridget. Many readers will call their store and ask if they have the item in stock using the item that is listed at the end of all our reviews. That’s probably the best way.
Megan says
Hello,
Is this in their liquor store or in the store itself? Just wondering if someone without a Costco membership can purchase it?
Anne Ketlo says
Hi I live in British Columbia, Canada and this is not sold in BC can I order on line and get the Wine Advent Calendar sent to a near by Costco’s?
Shelee R Duke says
Is there a way to order these online as my store isn't carrying them?
Editor says
To the best of my knowledge, I don’t believe there is a way to order alcohol online from Costco.
Mary Ellen says
Yes. It’s now available as an online order. I just ordered them for delivery in California zip code 94014, SF Bay Area. It’s $109, though. It’s item 1480467. There’s tax added but no delivery charge. The one available in my area is the white box, I think version #1. But it looks great to me.
Heather Miller says
hi there! we live in Virginia - will box #2 (1480467) be available in our stores on Oct 1st? we picked up the first one today, but we'd like to try the new one, too, and i'm not sure if we're in the southeast region. thank you!
Editor says
Will let you know if I can find anything out for you.
Laraine Olinatz says
Is there a second advent box?
Editor says
Yes. Here is the other one https://costcowineblog.com//2020-costco-wine-advent-ure-calendar/
Kim Stephens says
will it be available in tbe 46614 zip code area and when?
Marisol says
I just got tricked! 😞
I found 2 different boxes at my Costco, so I grabbed them both, and came home to find out that the wines are exactly the same!
Editor says
Start Nov 1.
Theresa M Pless says
Our stores are out already, I really need one for my daughter, how can I get one. The 2020 Advert Wine.
claire johnson says
Hi, I live In Canada. Can I order the Costco Wine Advent Calendar online and have them shipped to Canada?
Ray says
Bought one yesterday at North Miami, FL
Gerry says
Our Costco is sold out🙁
Susie says
Where can I buy the wine advent
Tracy says
This was super fun!! Really enjoyed the Passal vinho rose from Portugal. Very pleasant surprise! Paired well with chicken sandwich (mayo, tomato, cucumber, basil, Marion berry jam, spicy honey mustard).
Mary Ellen says
Well, I ordered three boxes from Costco online, two on 10-25 and one on 10-26. Fortunately one arrived successfully. A second one was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday but is now marked delivered to me in Santa Monica (385 miles away from where I actually live 🙄😱) on November 2, which has yet to even occur.🙄) The third was scheduled to arrive yesterday. Nothing. Who wants wine that has been traveling up and down the California Coast sitting in trucks at who knows what temperature?
Alex M. says
Just read about this item (wine advent calendar) in the NOVEMBER Costco Connection magazine (which arrived two days ago). Why do you advertise such an item when it was in your stores a full month earlier (Oct 1, 2020)? The only people who are aware are those who already knew about the product or happened to be in the store when it was on the shelf? Poor planning Costco. Also, never knew there was a "costco wine blog"
Hans B says
We purchased one of the boxes and we noticed that many of the wines are from 2018 & 2019. We decided to let it “age” for a year. Are we over thinking it?
Editor says
Hi, I’m not sure you would really gain that much waiting a year. Yes, quite a few of the wines are young but they’re meant to drink now. The ones I’ve tasted have all be ready to go.
Peggy says
I would like very much to order the wine advent calendar for my daughter who lives in Saul St. Marie. I am in nOva Scotia. I have been reading about it and I would really like to purchase this
Hans B says
I think all alcohol sales in Ontario is through the LCBO. This wine box is available through Costco and likely only in the US.
Peggy says
Are you saying I cannot get one
Hans B says
I would guess no based on Canadian liquor laws, but you could reach out to your local store to inquire.
Julia Markarian says
I live in CT. Do you know if Costco there carries them
Laura says
I visited the Oklahoma City, OK store today. Did not see them so asked an employee. If she was correct, she said that they have still not received any. Since it is already November 6 - I wonder if we are out of luck this year.
Joanne says
I am in NJ and have been looking at my local NY and NJ stores. I also thought they would be there. Do you know if you can order on-line? That would be the best.
Mary Ellen says
Update: one of my Advent Calendar Wine boxes has now been marked as returned to sender, damaged by UPS. I guess it was damaged in route. The other has now been marked as lost in transit by UPS. Costco tells me that means I’ll never see it. Dangnabit. No more available for online order. 😥
Dave says
I bought item# 1357643 from the original post back in Oct when my local store got 100 of them (I got four!!!), but I have called them about this item# 1480467, and they say that number is incorrect - can someone verify or update me on the correct item # for the 2nd advent calendar please?
Mary Ellen says
That is the number that was on the one I received, but it’s been sold out in the warehouse since late last month.
Judy says
Hello,
Wondering how I can get one of the Costco wine advent boxes? Is there a way to order it from a warehouse that has it and have it shipped?
Laura says
You would have to call Costco to confirm - but the previous comments suggest that it is sold out and cannot be ordered.
Mary Ellen says
Having successfully received one of my three orders — one order went back from UPS to Costco as damaged and one was simply permanently lost out there somewhere in transit — I have to say I’m beyond thrilled with the one I did receive, despite the fact the bottles were all jumbled from their original placement and were lying all askew inside the box. No wonder they get damaged in transit. Not the best packaging for shipping purposes. But I’ve cheated and started mine early. I’m so thrilled with these wines and the fun way to enjoy them that I’ve already marked my September 2021 calendar so I can be on the lookout for them earlier next year.