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 […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Suscol Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I was so happy to finally find this bottle last night. There's been a lot of discussion among readers nationwide who saw this one arrive in their stores before it made it's way here. The feedback has been extremely positive and I was curious what Costco could pack into a single vineyard Napa Cab for […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
There are some interesting Kirkland bottles floating around Costco stores nationwide right now. This is definitely one that caught our attention. It’s a straight Napa Valley Cabernet, not the blend that we’ve reviewed for several vintages (or the older Napa County, not Valley), and not the appellation designated Cabs (Stags, Rutherford, Oakville). This is a […]
Langlois Chateau Cremant de Loire Brut
We drink a fair amount of bubbly wine at our house. It just goes with anything, any meal, anybody. Long time readers know that we love the Kirkland Champagne for $19.99. That’s real French Champagne at an almost unheard of price. We were excited to see another French bubbly hit our Costco stores, this time […]
2017 Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir
It’s been a long time, more than six years, since we last reviewed the Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir. But that was certainly not the last time we’ve tasted this wine as it is on my go-to list for value Pinot. It’s just not always available at Costco so scoop it up when you find […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
It’s nice to see this Kirkland Pinot return to store shelves in the latest 2018 vintage. This bottle is a reader and personal favorite among the Kirkland wine portfolio. There are a few important things to note that are carried over from the prior 2017 vintage. First is the price which has stayed the same […]
2017 Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend Jumilla
Here’s an interesting red blend from the Jumilla region of Spain. It was $9.99 and the Costco placard displayed a nice 93 point rating from Wine Spectator. I love Spanish wine, so why not give it a shot? The blend is 80% Monastrell, 15% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon; retail price seems to be closer […]
2017 Gerard Bertrand Tautavel Grand Terroir
Here’s a name you might know (Gerard Bertrand) but a region you might not (Tautavel). This makes for an interesting combo to explore. I first purchased this wine last year from Wine.com for $16, which was also my first experience with a wine from Tautavel, and I really enjoyed it. You’re always pretty safe in […]
2016 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva
This one arrived a little early this year, at least for us around the Atlanta area, but I’ve heard from several readers who have found it near them too. Last year I didn’t see it appear until July. In our review of the 2015 vintage, we noted the $1 price jump from the 2014 vintage […]
2017 Clos de Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
I first heard about this discounted Napa Cabernet from a reader last week, and hoped to find it near me, which I finally did. So I wanted to get this review out so others can be on the lookout. Discount ends on April 4. It’s hard to beat these prices, when Costco brings a wine […]
2016 Kirkland Signature Barolo
We heard from readers a week ago that the 2016 vintage of the Kirkland Barolo was showing up in stores, and that was music to our ears. The 2015 vintage, which came out exactly a year ago, was the inaugural vintage of this new Kirkland wine, and we welcomed it with open arms. The price […]
2018 Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon
Finding good quality Napa Cabernet under $20 is always a challenge. It’s out there, but there are a lot of mediocre offerings spread among the good ones, so it’s a constant hunt. Costco’s Kirkland Cabs are usually a good, safe entry point. Oberon is one of those names you should put on your radar too. […]
2013 Casa de Santar Reserva Red Blend Portugal
There are a lot of places throughout Europe to find good red wine values. A few of my go to’s are Rioja/Ribera/Toro in Spain, Chianti/Barbera in Italy, Rhone/Cru Beaujolais in France. And Portuguese wines definitely fit the bill. They consistently overdeliver at very reasonable price points. The challenge is that they just aren’t prevalent enough. […]
2017 Louis Latour Les Bastides Pinot Noir
Louis Latour is a powerhouse in Burgundy wine, and this is an interesting offering from them because it is actually grown outside the confines of Burgundy. It’s a little tricky to navigate on the label, and the last time we reviewed this wine, a reader popped in with some good info. This wine is actually […]
2017 Joseph Phelps Freestone Pinot Noir Sonoma
Joseph Phelps is one of my top ten wine producers from California, and it is a nice surprise to see their Freestone Pinor Noir from the Sonoma Coast hit Costco shelves. You’ve probably seen their high-end red blend, the Joseph Phelps Insignia, hanging around stores too for $200, which is a very good price on […]
2019 Kirkland Signature Sancerre
It’s always exciting when there’s a new addition to the Kirkland Signature portfolio of wines, and we’ve seen a few good ones over the past 12 months. There was the new K Vine Kirkland wines (Chardonnay and Rosé) from Charles Smith, and the Kirkland Barolo that come to mind. This Sancerre is definitely on the […]
2016 Bodegas Olarra Clasico Rioja Crianza
Finding and tasting Costco Riojas under $10 is one of my favorite parts of running this website. So often you hear people looking for “good buys under $10” or you see a catchy news headline “Sommeliers’ Top Picks Under $10.” And it makes sense, because there’s so much bad wine out there under $10, and […]
2018 Marcel Servin Chablis
When it comes to white wines, and Chardonnay in particular, Chablis is really a great way to go. They are crisp, fruity, acidic and not overloaded with butter and oak. They are food friendly and can appeal to a wide range of palates. We are lucky that Costco always seems to have a few in […]
2018 San Simeon Viognier Paso Robles
Here’s an interesting Costco wine find. We’ve been on a bit of a Paso Robles kick and have reviewed more reds, and the occasional white, mainly the Daou Chardonnay, which is what we’ve found available at Costco so far. The only other Viognier I’ve tasted from Paso Robles that comes to mind was one I […]
2020 Boschendal The Rose Garden Rosé
We haven’t seen too many wines from South Africa at Costco and that’s a shame because there are some great bottles to be discovered at compelling prices. We last tasted and reviewed this wine a couple years ago, so seeing it pop back up at the same $8.99 Costco price piqued my interest for sure. […]
2018 Kirkland Signature Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Here’s the latest vintage of a Kirkland wine I know many of you, like me, have been waiting for – the Kirkland Oakville Cabernet. This is usually one of our favorites among the Napa appellations that Kirkland wine spans. Some of the other premier Napa regions we see offerings from include Rutherford and Stag’s Leap, […]
2016 Les Allies Chateauneuf-du-Pape
I know there are a lot of you Chateauneuf fans out there who are like me and are waiting for the next vintage (2019) of the Kirkland Chateauneuf to arrive in stores. I’m projecting that we will see it in the May-June timeframe, if past history is any indication. That bottle is always interesting in […]
Special Report on the New Kirkland K Vine Rosé and Chardonnay
This was exciting to find on my latest trip to Costco - the debut of the Kirkland Signature K Vine wines. These wines were first mentioned in an article that appeared in the Costco Connection magazine, featuring a Q and A with winemaker Charles Smith, who is behind these new offerings. Charles Smith, as many […]
Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rosé
Here’s a fun bottle I was excited to see hit Costco shelves. Lucien Albrecht produces excellent wine and we really enjoyed the standard Cremant d'Alsace Brut that we tasted a couple years ago. Now we have the Brut Rosé at Costco with a special price of $16.99. The standard Brut, when it was around, was […]
2018 Ridge Three Valleys Sonoma Red Wine
Ridge is hands down one of my favorite U.S. wine producers so when I see one of their distinct labels hit Costco shelves, it’s like finding a treasure for me. And this bottle especially because it is a wine from Ridge that I’ve never tasted before, and Costco’s price was right on the mark. Finding […]
2018 Duckhorn Decoy Sonoma Red Wine
These are always fun wines to try so I was looking forward to popping open this Decoy Red from Sonoma. Decoy, as many of you know, is a second wine, turned second brand, of Duckhorn Vineyards and they are priced well below those “first” wines that carry the Duckhorn name. We’ve reviewed several of the […]
2019 Finca Sophenia Altosur Malbec
I always love trying new Malbecs that pop up at Costco and this one turned out to be quite a find. The price was right at only $7.89. Online it looks like the retail price of this wine hovers around $10-12, so Costco is offering the bottle at a decent discount. It certainly tasted like […]
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