We always love finding new bottles of rosé at Costco to try, particularly those from Provence, France, which is well known for stellar rosé. This one hails from Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence which is the furthest West area of the region. There’s a really good website with a ton of information on the area for those who […]
New Site Design!
I’m sure you were a little surprised to see the new layout when you visited the site today. We’ve been way overdue for an overhaul and the code was starting to get a little clunky, so welcome to the new CostcoWineBlog.com. For the past few months I’ve been paying close attention to websites that I […]
2011 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904
It’s always a joy to sit down with a glass of this wine. I was so pumped to see this hit Costco shelves, even if the price jumped a bit ($54.99 now, used to be $48.99). As far as high end, collectible wines go, this is one of the most accessible and delicious wines out […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
We started catching wind that this popular Costco Cab was hitting stores a week or so ago from readers, and I was happy to find it on my last visit. It often hits in the Sept/Oct timeframe so it arrived a little early this year for us. We’ve seen a gentle price creep on this […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
It’s been a little while since we reviewed the Kirkland Alexander Cab. I’m not sure how we missed the past few vintages, but glad we could get back into it with the 2018 vintage that is in stores now. Since the 2013 vintage, the price has remained the same at $9.99, and we’ve rated the […]
2019 Terlan Pinot Bianco
This is exactly the kind of white wine that I’m on the lookout for at Costco; something a little off the beaten path, usually found in the wooden bins after you’ve passed all the California Chardonnay. We found another one of these just the other week. I’ve stated before here that I’d love to start seeing […]
2018 Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
I’m sure many of you white wine fans are familiar with Oyster Bay’s Sauvignon Blanc, which is a nice sub $10 NZ Marlborough find at Costco, right in the same spirit as Matua, or Whitehaven. It’s acidic, fruity, light…perfect on a hot day. At first I thought this was the Sauvignon Blanc in the wrong […]
2019 Clos des Lunes Lune d’Argent Bordeaux Blanc
This might not be the first bottle you gravitate to if you’re not familiar with it, or haven’t tasted many white Bordeaux, but white wine fans should take note. This is a fantastic wine at a great price. The retail price is around $19.99 and Costco is selling for $13.99; gotta love that. Critic scores […]
2018 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz
Here’s a fun Costco wine find that we felt drank way above its pay grade. Penfolds is a mega Aussie producer, and they make a lot of great wine. Bin 28, which was first produced in 1958, is the earliest of their Bin series. This wine received 90+ points from almost every critic, and after […]
2018 Duckhorn Chardonnay Napa Valley
Over the years, we’ve reviewed quite a few Duckhorn and Decoy (by Duckhorn) wines that have appeared at Costco and they’ve consistently delivered. Most recently, we posted about the Decoy Sonoma Red that we thought was a really good buy. Duckhorn’s whites have proven to be delicious as well. Their Sauvignon Blanc pops up occasionally, […]
Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut Rosé
Every time I visit Costco this summer, I see more and more bubbly Rosé bottles gracing store shelves. We just reviewed the very tasty and affordable ($6.99) Kirkland Prosecco Rosé, which we recommend. On my last trip, this Cava Brut Rosé stood out for a couple of reasons. First, it was on an end cap […]
2020 La Mura Pinot Grigio Terre Siciliane IGT
Here’s a great pick if you’re looking for an easy going, affordable summer wine to stock up on and enjoy all summer long. Italy is a really good place to look for Pinot Grigio, as we’ve written about before, and this bottle is a perfect example of the favorable quality to price ratio you can […]
2019 Jax Y3 Chardonnay
We first tasted the Jax Y3 Chardonnay a year ago after finding the 2016 vintage at Costco. I’d heard a few readers buzzing about it, the wine was highly rated, and Costco’s price was great at $13.99. Turned out, we loved the wine. Now the 2019 vintage is making its way into stores. You’ll notice […]
2018 San Simeon Pinot Noir Monterey
We’ve had some fun tasting through a few of the Pinot Noirs at Costco right now that are priced under $20. We tasted the Cloudline (Willamette) and Rodney Strong (Russian River), enjoyed both and went 88 points on each one. Let’s move to another area known for amazing Pinot Noir, Monterey county and the sustainable […]
2017 Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir
Summertime drinking always finds a nice fit with white wines, and several readers have been asking for more white wine reviews which I plan to do. But I also enjoy a good Pinot Noir during the warmer months. So on my last trip to Costco I found a few that I wanted to taste and […]
Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé
This new addition to the Kirkland wine family started appearing in stores a couple weeks back, and finally hit my store in the Atlanta area. It was also featured in the latest issue of the Costco Connection magazine. A Prosecco Rosé almost seems like a no brainer given the wine community’s current love for bubbly […]
2019 Cloudline Pinot Noir
We tasted and reviewed the 2018 vintage of the Cloudline Pinot Noir from Costco last year and really enjoyed it. This bottle is especially appealing because it’s produced by the Drouhin Family who have been making wine in France’s Burgundy region since 1880. So they have a little experience with Pinot Noir, and are usually […]
2018 Provenance Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford
Here’s a Sauvignon Blanc I’ve always been curious about. Key word on the label is “Rutherford” which fans of the Kirkland Rutherford Cabernet will be familiar with. It’s one of the top regions within Napa Valley, and a personal favorite. Provenance makes a delicious Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon that we’ve tasted and enjoyed; that one is […]
2020 Kirkland Signature Cotes De Provence Rosé
Here's a Kirkland bottle we've been waiting to arrive, especially as the weather warms up. I know a few readers have spotted it recently, so it should be making its way through stores nationwide right now. This is likely the fastest moving Costco wine that we track. If you spot it, buy it. While I […]
Chandon Brut Rosé
It’s heatin’ up around the Atlanta area, and there are few things tastier on a hot day than a delicious brut rosé. We recently enjoyed the Gerard Bertrand An 825 Cremant de Limoux Brut Rose we found at Costco for $14.49. Also, the Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace Brut Rosé that is a few dollars more […]
2020 Willamette Valley Vineyards White Pinot Noir
This is perhaps the most interesting wine I’ve tasted in a long time, and it is the first time I’ve tasted a “white” Pinot Noir. I felt pretty confident in the hands of Willamette Valley Vineyards because they are experts with Pinot Noir. We’ve highlighted quite a few of their Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs over […]
2016 Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Reserva
It seems like people around the wine world are talking a lot about Chianti Classico at the moment. I know one of my favorite wine writers, Eric Asimov from the NY Times, is a huge fan of them right now. We’ve always enjoyed them as well, finding a lot of quality at great prices, so […]
2018 Mosquita Muerta Cordero Con Piel de Lobo Malbec
Malbec is such as good place to find value in the wine world today, so bumping into this one for $7.99 at Costco caught my interest. This bottle is $14.49 at Total Wine, and around $12 elsewhere online, so Costco's price is amazing. The wine inside is too, making this a big time Costco winner. […]
Hello Summer Wine Sampler
Here’s a fun new Costco wine find that I’ve heard about from multiple readers who have already found it and enjoyed it – the “Hello Summer” mixed wine multi pack that contains 12 375ml bottles from around the world. Sound kind of familiar? If you were a fan of the Costco Wine Advent Calendars we […]
Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne Yellow Label
As we've been drinking more Champagne, I've been wanting to buy a bottle of Veuve Clicquot to see how it stacks up. I've had a few bottles over the years and have always enjoyed them. This Champagne is widely available and almost always in stock, at least in the stores around the Atlanta area. We […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Russian River Chardonnay Sonoma
Next up is a Kirkland wine we always look forward to tasting. This is one of the Kirkland bottles that varies the most in our point ratings with each vintage. Many of our readers’ comments have indicated similar feelings, enjoying some vintages more than others. We’ll look at our historic point ratings for this wine […]
2018 Gerard Bertrand An 825 Cremant de Limoux Brut Rose
I almost passed this bottle up thinking it was the Gerard Bertrand Thomas Jefferson Cuvee that we reviewed last year, and really enjoyed. The similarities are uncanny: the price, the label, the varietal blend, the origin (both Limoux Brut Rosé); the ABV, but different vintages, 2017 vs 2018. But then I noticed this one was […]
2019 Vino dell'Amicizia Pinot Noir
On the heels of a rather tasty Italian Pinot Noir (Monte Degli Angeli Piemonte) that we scored at Costco for $7.47, how appropriate that we find and review another Italian Pinot Noir from Costco? This one is a little more expensive at $12.69 and comes to us from the Veneto region, known for some popular […]
2019 Monte Degli Angeli Piemonte Pinot Noir
Here’s a fun Costco wine find that we were super curious about. You don’t see a ton of Italian Pinot Noir out there; plus this wine originated from Italy’s famed Piedmont region, where you also find a number of high caliber reds. The price was great at $7.49 and the Costco placard proudly displayed the […]
2019 Zolo Chardonnay
Here’s your summer white to stock up on. I was thrilled to see the new Zolo hit stores and the price stayed the same at only $7.99 which is amazing for this caliber of wine. You can see Suckling went 91 points on this vintage. We’ve historically come in around 89 points on previous vintages. […]
2019 DeLoach Chardonnay Heritage Reserve
I had to try this one when I saw the Costco placard showing the discounted price down to $6.79, from the standard Costco price of $9.99 (until 6/6). I had never tasted the wine before but figured it was worth a shot at under $7, and perhaps I would discover a bargain basement priced gem […]
2018 Oberon Chardonnay Los Carneros
We are big fans of the Oberon Cabernet that we found at Costco earlier this year; so naturally, we were excited to find this Chardonnay arrive in our Costco store. Costco’s price was $15.99, which is the same price you can find this bottle for at Total Wine. On Wine.com it’s $20. I usually like […]
2018 Napa Cellars Chardonnay
There’s always a nice selection of Chardonnay at Costco this time of year, at least in stores near us, and the styles can vary widely between them. We enjoy a more balanced Chardonnay in the Chablis spirit, clean fruit, milder on the oak and butter. It’s really hard to tell what you’re getting from just […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir
There are quite a few solid choices for Pinot Noir at Costco right now, and this new Kirkland Carneros bottle is among the better buys in our opinion. It's hard to find Pinot from Carneros this affordably priced, and also this good. That's what we hope (and have come to expect) Kirkland wines to deliver […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva
There are quite a few new vintages of popular Kirkland wines hitting stores right now. This Chianti is always an interesting find for us that we are anxious to taste but never super excited about. Right off the bat though there’s some good news, a price drop. For as long as I can remember this […]
2018 Willamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone Chardonnay
There’s an interesting story behind this wine as evidenced by the clue in its name “Dijon Clone.” Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau travelled to Burgundy France in the 80’s and brought back these vines for use in Oregon vineyards where he expected they might also thrive. And based on my tasting on this bottle, […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape
Outside of a new varietal or region of Kirkland wines making a debut, this is one of the Kirkland bottles I look forward to the most every single year. The fact that I love Chateauneuf wines coupled with the fact that you generally cannot purchase good ones, if any at all, in this $20 price […]
2019 Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio
Here’s a white wine that grabbed my attention. I don’t drink a lot of Pinot Grigio, but this bottle was $11.99 at Costco and proudly displayed its 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Turns out they also named the wine an “Editor’s Choice.” Retail price on this bottle is around $20, and my Total Wine carries […]
2020 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Rose of Pinot Noir
It was about two years ago when we tasted through quite a few wines from Willamette Valley Vineyards, including this rosé in the 2018 vintage. We also did a blind tasting of three of their Pinot Noirs which was a lot of fun. While we've enjoyed the wines from Willamette Valley Vineyards, the people behind […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Finding this wine is a surprise on a number of fronts, but let’s start with the new label. What do you think? I kind of like it; definitely fresher and more exciting than the standard Kirkland wine labels. There’s no back label on this new design, just a small block of text on the side […]
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