Having reviewed the Malbec from Domaine Bousquet a little while ago, we heard from readers that there was a Cabernet out there too that was super good, and also under $10. It took a little while for it to appear around us, but here it is, in the 2020 vintage. You'll quickly note the Costco […]
2019 Famille Gourjon Chateau Font Barriele Les Vignes d'Heloise Costieres-de-Nimes
Ok, this one is straight up a personal pick. There's lots of words in the title above but the key ones are "Costieres-de-Nimes." This is a great area of Rhone that is frequently overlooked, and I was pumped to see one of these bottles hit Costco stores, potentially for the first time that we've ever […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The new Kirkland wines just keep flowing. In the past few weeks, we've reviewed the latest vintages of the Kirkland Premier Cru Chablis, Kirkland Oakville Cabernet, Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages, and the Kirkland Sancerre. All get a thumbs up from us, except the Cotes du Rhone that was a little lackluster this time around. […]
2020 Kirkland Signature Sancerre
We're seeing quite a few new vintages of Kirkland wines hitting stores right now and we're making our way through them as fast as we can to report our thoughts back to you. This one is a very welcome sight. As regular readers will remember, the Kirkland Sancerre was introduced for the first time last […]
2020 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
The Atlanta area must be the last place in the world to get this bottle. I've heard from readers for many months talking about the new Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages, and on my pretty-much-weekly trips to Costco, I have been consistently disappointed not to find it. Until now. It's impossible to beat this price […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Among Costco wines, particularly those in the Kirkland portfolio, it is really hard to beat the Oakville Cabernet for $20. This new 2019 vintage arrived right on time, usually Feb-March. We're happy to see the price stay the same at $19.99. It was $18.99 a few years back but has been holding steady at $19.99 […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis
Finally, for the first time, we didn't skip a vintage on the Kirkland Chablis. For some reason, this one either doesn't always appear near us, it sells out fast, or it skips a vintage. I think it's a combination of the first two. But we found it this time, and there's good news right off […]
2018 Bodegas Esteban Martin Garnacha Syrah
The sale signs always catch our eye, and this one really did, because the net price comes down to $4.99. The standard Costco price for this bottle is $10.99 and with the $6 discount (thru 3/13) it brings it down to five bucks, which is pretty amazing for any bottle of wine. Looking online, the […]
Gloria Ferrer Brut Rosé
Here's a great Costco wine find that totally surprised us. This is a solid bubbly wine at a rather amazing Costco price, definitely the lowest we've ever seen; we should have bought more. We also have a special affinity for Gloria Ferrer having had the pleasure of visiting the winery a few years ago. It […]
Hakutsuru Junmai Sake Chika Cup
It would be almost impossible to peruse the Costco wine aisle and not have this set catch your eye. And it's a really cool idea, especially for those sake fans out there. This set includes five 200ml jars of Junmai Sake. Each jar has a thin metal pull tab kind of like you would find […]
2017 Kirkland Signature Barolo
Look what arrived in stores a month or so early...one of our favorite bottles from the Kirkland wine portfolio. This marks the third vintage of this wine to be released, and in looking back over past reviews, you can see that we rated both the 2015 vintage and 2016 vintage 92 points. From the Costco […]
2019 Chento Malbec
You'd have to be a long time reader of this blog to remember the last time we found the Chento Malbec at Costco. It was all the way back in July of 2016 when we found the 2012 vintage for $13.89. The opening line in that review stated, "Massive bargain here. Great wine at a […]
McClean Vineyards LOVE Red Blend Paso Robles
We're always on the lookout for something new and different on Costco wine shelves, and this bottle certainly fit the bill. We didn't know the producer, there's no vintage listed, looks like a field blend of a bunch of different grapes, interesting bottle design and we weren't sure what we were getting into exactly. But […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur
Kirkland's Bordeaux Superieur is always an interesting bottle. Some people love it, some don't, and our opinion seems to sway with every vintage. This new 2019 vintage changes things up a bit. First, the price actually decreased by $1, down to $6.99. It has always been $7.99, so a welcome change there. The blend changed […]
2018 Susana Balbo Malbec
Here's another limited time discount Costco wine find, that essentially knocks the price in half compared to its full retail of around $20. Normally $16.99 at Costco, the limited time $6 off (until 2/13) brings it down to only $10.99. And this wine is pretty amazing. I'd jump on this while you can. Here's a […]
2018 Acclaimed Red Wine Napa
We just drove through Jacksonville, FL and found a nice Costco along the route (St Johns store), so we picked up a few bottles to review in the weeks to come. Great selection by the way, and we found a few interesting items that we're interested in exploring. Note: usually we only buy a couple […]
2021 Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
We've been enjoying the last string of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs we've bought at Costco. For a time I thought they were just too acidic and obvious, but lately I'm finding them a bit more interesting. We recently reviewed the Nautilus ($14, 88 points) and the Whitehaven (also $14, 89 points) that we found at […]
2017 Aquinas Pinot Noir
We've always been fans of Aquinas wines. The Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon is consistently a winner and an amazing value at under $20 a bottle. There was a double bonus here. First finding the Aquinas Pinot Noir at Costco was a treat; on top of that a huge price discount. Costco's normal price of $15.89 is […]
2018 Earthquake Zinfandel
The first thing you'll notice about this wine the minute you pick it up is the super heavy bottle. And that heft is an indication of what's to come from this giant wine. It's produced by Michael David Winery who has a number of wines that make appearances in Costco stores, including the Petite Petit, […]
2019 Cecchi Chianti Classico
What a pleasant find this turned out to be. We're always fans of Chianti Classico and consistently find them to deliver a big bang for the buck. This bottle is a perfect example of that. Costco's price is fantastic at only $12.99. The wine is $19 at Total Wine. As far as solid buys under […]
2018 Oakville Grocery Company Cabernet Sauvignon
Costco Notes: None Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours +/- Color: This wine was a surprise, very nice color, several guessed in a blind test that this was a Cabernet. Nose (aromas): Upon opening the bottle, there was nothing on the nose which might be expected with this young wine. […]
2019 Jean Louis Grande Reserve Cotes-du- Rhone
As we are still waiting for the latest vintage (2020) of the Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages to appear in stores around us, this one showed up as a nice surprise and possible replacement. The price is the same as the Kirkland bottle at only $6.99. I poked around online and noticed that the wine […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Gigondas
We are still heavy on the look out for the latest vintage of the Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages that several readers found last month (not a lot of positive reviews coming in on it, which is a surprise, so I hope to taste soon). But I did find another Kirkland Rhone bottle we are […]
2018 Taken Wine Company Red Blend
Costco Notes: Ripe notes of raspberry, blackberry, black currant, and plum with floral undertones. The body is defined by flavors of quince, roasted fig, and extra dark chocolate with a dash of allspice with gives….(cut off) Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours Color: Nice Dark Cabernet Sauvignon color Nose (aromas): […]
2011 Bodegas Olarra Otonal Gran Reserva Rioja
What a find this turned out the be. Rarely to do see a Gran Reserva Rioja for $15 so I was a little skeptical and remember being burned by an inexpensive one several years ago. But this is the reason you shop at Costco. To uncover gems like this. All the aging, or at least […]
2019 Treana Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
There's a fair amount to talk about with this wine so we'll get right to it. It's the entry price point into the world of Hope Family Wines. We've found the classic Austin Hope Cabernet at Costco for $45.99 and loved it, giving it a nice 92 points and a spot on our Top Picks […]
2016 Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Tapestry Reserve Red Wine
Costco Notes: None Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 48 hours +/- Color: Medium to dark inviting red wine Nose (aromas): Opening the bottle, there was little to the nose. Some picked up a spiciness, but ever so slight. We found the gassed bottle had very little to no changes from a […]
2018 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
This one seems to make frequent Costco appearances, and I would have bet anything that we had reviewed it in the past, but a quick search didn't turn anything up. So I'm glad I grabbed it this time. We're big Mount Veeder fans, particularly after a tour of Mayacamas we were lucky enough to join […]
2014 Reserva de la Tierra Vines of Bonmont Priorat
Here's an interesting Costco wine find. Long time readers know that we love Spanish wine because the bang for the buck is hard to match compared to most other regions. At Costco, we usually find Rioja, some Riberas, maybe a Jumilla, but rarely do we get a Priorat, which is one of Spain's top regions. […]
2018 J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon
Costco Notes: Ripe fruit aromas of black cherry and currant are accented by notes of toasted pastry and dark roast coffee from authentic barrel bouquet, persistent high-toned red fruit strike the palate. - SP Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: San Luis Obispo (Paso Robles) Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: Medium ruby color, medium density […]
2020 Kirkland Signature Malbec Mendoza
We've been waiting for the latest vintage of this one to arrive, and perhaps it's been here longer than we thought but we just didn't see it. I found the 2020 vintage hidden among a bunch of 2019 bottles. I just happened to notice the 2020 listing on the box. So perhaps you can find […]
2016 Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon
There's some history behind this wine, and the copy on the back label gives a nice overview if you are able to read that from the second image below. But in short, Buena Vista was established in 1857 and is considered by many to be the first premium winery in California. I've been meaning to […]
2019 The Prisoner (Red Blend)
Costco Notes: Features enticing aromas of Bing cherry, dark chocolate, clove and roasted fig. Persistent flavors of ripe raspberry, boysenberry, pomegranate and vanilla linger harmoniously, for a smooth and luscious finish. Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: Brilliant medium ruby color. Nose (aromas): Once the cork was pulled and […]
2018 Browne Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon
A fun thing about shopping at Costco is how those limited time discount signs catch your eye, especially in the wine aisle. My cart instantly gravitates towards them. We just posted about the Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay that was nearly 50% off (until 12/19), and I know a bunch of readers were trying to track […]
2018 Beringer Q (Red Blend)
Costco Notes: This shows lots of spice, berry and walnut character. Currants, too. Medium to full body, tight tannins and a vibrant finish. Needs time to open, buy nicely crafted and balanced. Cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot (the rest cut off) Left Coast Tasting Notes: AVA: Napa Time on Gas: 24 hours+ Color: […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Here’s a Kirkland wine favorite we are always excited to see hit stores, the Rutherford Cabernet. This marks the third vintage we’ve tasted. Previously, this was actually a Rutherford Meritage blend, but with the 2016 vintage it became a straight Cab. We also seemed to have missed the 2017 vintage if one was produced; not […]
2017 Copain Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
Clearly the first thing that stands out here is the massive limited time discount that might be about as hefty as we've ever seen in the wine aisle at Costco. And what makes it even better is that it's applied to a delicious wine. Costco's standard price on this bottle is $21.99, which is below […]
Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2021- Which Ones are at Costco?
Every year Wine Spectator lists their Top 100 wines of the year, and we love to comb through it and call out the bottles we've found at Costco. Here's last year's post. We also rely on readers to point out ones they've found in their local warehouse too so we can all be on the […]
2014 Torre de Ona Finca Martelo Rioja Reserva
Here’s a wine that I didn’t know much about when I bought it, or when I tasted it, but a little Internet sleuthing later turned up some pretty cool information that I’ll get to a minute. There are usually quite a few Rioja choices at Costco, including their own Kirkland bottling that is a good […]
J. Lohr Pure Paso Proprietary Red
Costco Notes: The bouquet of cocoa powder, caramel, and anise works in harmony with the black cherry fruit signature of this wine. Bright and focused on the palate with a firm and appetizing finish. SP Left Coast Tasting Notes: Color: Very nice inky dark ruby wine. Nose (aromas): Upon opening this wine, there was […]
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