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2018 Charles Krug Napa Sauvignon Blanc

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This is a delicious Napa Sauvignon Blanc at an outstanding Costco price of only $12.99.  A quick Google search shows the retail is around $18-$20 and it certainly drinks above its Costco price point. Wine Spectator went so far as to give the bottle 89 points and I'll come in right around that same rating.  […]

2014 Hedges Marcel Dupont Les Gosses Red Mountain Syrah

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Running into this bottle was a real surprise, particularly at a Costco in the Atlanta area.  This is a small batch Syrah from Red Mountain in Washington State's Yakima Valley.  Normally, I would expect to see something like this limited in distribution to Costco stores near where the wine is produced, not a few thousand […]

2017 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

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I've had several readers alert me that one of our favorite Kirkland wines was available in the latest vintage, and that would be this Stags Leap Cabernet which I'm always anxious to try. This vintage did mark another price increase, up to $23.99, from a prior $21.99, and before that it was $19.99 which is […]

2018 Domaine des Falaises Angelliaume Chinon

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I was first alerted to this wine from a reader via Twitter and was anxious to try it. I'm a fan of Chinon wines and this one is priced at Costco for $12.99, which is pretty good for wines from the region.  Retail price on this bottle appears to be closer to $20. Inside is […]

2018 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages

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OK, this might be the most ridiculous Kirkland wine buy that we've ever tasted. The Kirkland CDR Villages just keeps getting better and better every year. Last year around this same time, I reviewed the 2017 vintage and bumped it up to 88 points, from a previous 87. This year there is no doubt that […]

2015 Urlar Pinot Noir

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There's a lot to like here for Pinot fans looking for good buys under $20, which isn't always easy to come by in the world of Pinot Noir. I found this New Zealand (Wairarapa, North Island) for only $15.99 at my Costco, and it's a wine I've never seen before so I thought it would […]

2016 Domaine Thierry Mothe Chablis Grand Cru Bougros

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Whether I’m shopping at Costco, Total Wine or any of my other go to wine spots, I’m always on the look out for Chablis, and if I find Grand Cru Chablis, that’s just a bonus. Most bottles of Chablis represent an expression of Chardonnay that works for me.  I love the fruit forward approach, with […]

Domaine Chandon Brut Rosé

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It's been just over three years since we last reviewed the Chandon Brut Rose, which seems to be a staple in Costco stores around this time, at least in the stores we frequent in the Atlanta area. I actually wrote this review without reading my prior notes, and it's just ironic that they are very […]

2015 Chateau Saintayme St Emilion Grand Cru

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I love finding wines like this at Costco and this one turned out to be even more of a gem than I expected. A 2015 Saint Emilion Grand Cru for $16.59.  What a deal.  My first reaction is a little skeptical but then consider the monstrous ratings from virtually every critic that are all 90+ […]

2018 Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose

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This was the only Rose at my Costco on the day I was there that I hadn’t tasted before, so I figured I’d give it a shot.  And I’m glad that I did and have the chance to report back to all of you. This wine is absolutely delicious and completely caught me off guard.  […]

2018 Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio Friuli

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It's amazing how wines can hit you differently. We found the 2017 vintage of this Kirkland Pinot Grigio to be rather bland; drinkable sure, but not a lot going on. We scored it 85 points. Either the producer stepped it up a notch, or we got the last one wrong, because this 2018 vintage was […]

2016 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend

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The 2016 vintage of this Kirkland Napa blend gets a brand new, fresher look to the label that I much prefer, although the wine inside reminded me a lot of the previous vintage.  You have to keep the price point in mind with this wine.  It’s $11 for Napa Valley juice, which isn’t something you […]

2015 Chateau Marechaux Bordeaux Superieur

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Long time readers know that I always like to taste the various inexpensive Bordeaux that seem to land in the “Cheap Seats” (aisles of wine, not wooden boxes) on a regular basis.   It’s almost like they cycle in regularly; when one’s gone another one arrives.  And you don’t always see the same producers year after year, […]

2018 Prelius Vermentino Maremma Toscana

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We always love seeing some different white wine varietals hit Costco as it’s a pleasant change from the sea of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blancs that tend to dominate most store shelves. We recently found some tasty Albarino that we recommend, and this Vermentino is another winner for only $12.99.  The retail price seems to be between […]

2015 First Drop Mere et Fils Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

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I think we are in the middle of a resurgence in Australian wine.  For some reason, it seems that outside of the occasional Shiraz I would encounter, I didn’t come across a lot of Aussie wines, whether I’m looking at Costco or elsewhere over the past five years.  I know they’re there; I just wasn’t […]

Costco Wine and Beyond

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We are fortunate that there are nine Costco locations in and around the Atlanta area where we live.  Some have a different and/or better wine selection than others, and it’s fun to go to new stores and see what they might carry.  The Great Costco Hunt. If you live in a smaller metro area it’s […]

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde White

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This Vinho Verde is a Costco staple this time of the year, and it’s a bottle that we frequently toss in the cart just to have on hand because it’s priced so low and seems to come in handy when the time is right (i.e. summertime).  It’s not my favorite wine by any means, but […]

2014 Château de Belcier Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

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There are a lot of interesting aspects to this wine. First up, we reviewed the 2012 vintage two years ago (don’t remember seeing a 2013 at Costco but I may have missed it) and really enjoyed the wine rating it 88 points and we found it to be a great value for the price which […]

2018 Zolo Chardonnay

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It was less than a year ago when we heard praise from readers about the previous vintage of this wine, and we were anxiously waiting for it to show up at Costco stores near us.   And when it did, we tasted it and agreed that it was a spectacular buy.  The current 2018 vintage is […]

2017 Cellier des Princes Cotes du Rhone Red Vieilles Vignes

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When I see a new Cotes du Rhone hit Costco under $10, it's always a no brainer and lands in the cart with almost zero thought. This is a bottle I had never seen before, and the price was right at only $7.49. On top of that, on the back label the winery proudly promotes […]

2017 Acrobat Pinot Gris

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The Acrobat Pinot Gris is produced by Oregon’s King Estate and is a Costco staple this time of the year. The reason for the timing? Well perhaps because it’s the perfect summer bottle, and it’s priced at only $10.99. We’ve reviewed many prior vintages of the Acrobat Pinot Gris, the last of which was the […]

2017 Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet

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This wine debuted about a week ago, and it’s one that I look forward to trying each year.  In the past, Costco has also produced a Columbia Valley Merlot-Cabernet blend, although I’ve yet to see this in a couple of years it seems.  I noticed that the latest vintage of the Signature Series Columbia Valley […]

2017 Louis Jadot Chablis

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I always love finding Chablis at Costco, and the Louis Jadot is one of those bottles that seems to appear frequently, but this is the first time I picked one up and tasted it.  And I’m glad I did.  This is a solid wine for $19.99, which is a nice discount from its $25 retail […]

2017 Verum Pinot Noir

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Here’s the second Argentinean Pinot Noir we picked up from Costco to review on our last trip.  The first bottle, the 2017 Aniello we found to be just a fair, not great, buy at only $10.  This Verum Pinot is a few dollars more at $13.89 but we felt it was definitely worth the extra […]

2017 Aniello 006 Riverside Estate Pinot Noir

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This is the first, and lower priced, of two Argentinian Pinot Noirs that I picked up at Costco and I thought it would be fun to drink them both and see how they fared and compared. At $9.99, I hoped this might turn into a strong Pinot value buy, but in the end, it left […]

2015 Smith & Hook Proprietary Red Blend

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Smith and Hook are the names of two ranches that were replaced by namesake vineyards sometime in the late 70s before the Hahn couple bought the property.  Known to me as producing one of the better Central Coast Cabernets that I’ve had, I was eager to try this when I first saw it.  The base […]

2017 Chateau De Berne Inspiration Cotes de Provence Rosé

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I just picked this one up the other day and wanted to get the review out as soon as possible.  This Rosé has a retail price around $20, and Costco’s standard price was $15.69, which is pretty good and in that 20% off retail range like many of Costco’s wines. But it has a special […]

2017 Zorzettig Sauvignon Blanc

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I worked at a restaurant in New York that had an excellent Italian Sauvignon Blanc by the glass.  I remember people’s reactions when they would try it, a mixture of surprise and delight, and for this reason I would often recommend it.  A lot of people tend to associate Sauvignon Blanc with either grapefruit, freshly-cut […]

2017 Kirkland Signature Russian River Chardonnay Sonoma

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This is a Kirkland offering I look forward to tasting every year.  This year it’s wearing a brand new label like many of the other Kirkland bottles we’ve reviewed.  And it’s a welcome change from the rather generic and bland Kirkland wine labels of years past. We’ve liked certain vintages of the Kirkland Russian River […]

2016 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Merlot

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This wine has been a Costco staple for a while, and it seems to come and go along with other varietals in the line.  I’ve seen the Indian Wells Cabernet and Chardonnay at times, and the wines are usually in the wooden bins on the tables.  At $13.99, it’s one of those wines that could […]

2015 Westmount Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

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Just ran into this one in the nick of time to still get the healthy Costco sale price of $10.99, off the standard price of $15.99.  Then I rushed to taste it so I could get something out to you right away.  The sale price ends this Sunday (7/7). The wine turned out to be […]

2018 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc

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Here’s an interesting New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that we found at our Costco for $16.99, which is more than we usually pay for wines like this, so we wanted to see what it was all about. Initially, and upon a quick glance, we thought this was the more typical Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s popular […]

2018 Le Tremble Demoiselle Rosé

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Here’s a bottle that’s perfect for summer drinking on a hot day, particularly around a pool or at the beach, and Costco’s price is right. This French Rosé is $14.99 for the big 1.5L bottle.  That’s a lot of Rosé, but if you’re like me it has a tendency to go down pretty fast when […]

2017 Kirkland Signature Boxed California Cabernet Sauvignon

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We had some readers post about the Kirkland Boxed Cabernet on the forum last year, and I was always curious about it but the boxes never appeared in stores near us to try…that is until a couple weeks ago.  This box includes four bottles worth of wine and is priced at $12.99, which is pretty […]

2017 Firesteed Pinot Noir Willamette Valley

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Finding a good, dependable and affordable every day Pinot Noir is a serious challenge.  Whether you go to France, New Zealand, or the US, good luck finding one that’s fun to drink and under $15.  This Firesteed bottle just might be the one though. Thank you Costco. Retail price is around $16, but Costco is […]

NV Casa Farvive Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

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I love the shape of this bottle. It's short and fat and looks like the top-half of a magnum. Perhaps not the best fit to store on a wine rack, but this type of wine can be stored upright for years without compromise. I don't personally recommend storing this wine for years, however. I usually […]

2016 Tenuta Valleselle Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore

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We reviewed the previous vintage of this wine, so I was interested to try the 2016 release.  Once again, the empty bottle could double as a weapon, easily twice as large and four times as heavy as your standard 750ml.  This is a DOC wine, meaning that production follows the rules required in order to […]

2015 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva

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This is always an exciting one to see in the clubs, and this year it features a bold label change that I think is nice.  In previous years, the label has been beige with red print and an illustration of the Chianti countryside.  Now, the label is royal blue with a gold foil print and […]

2016 Ben Marco Malbec

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This wine is on sale until June 9th in select Costco clubs.  I have seen wine sales extend past the date given on the signs, so it is possible that it will remain on sale for longer.  The current sale price is $9.99, with a $4 discount from the regular $13.99 price.  Because I like a […]