The Catena name is synonymous with great wines, and they are especially well known for their value driven Malbecs like we have here. At $16.89, Costco again delights with a competitive price ($20 elsewhere online, but we saw it for $17 at Total Wine). With the holidays approaching, this is an excellent go-to bottle for […]
2015 Patrick Lesec Galets Blonds Chateauneuf-du-Pape
We haven't seen as many Chateauneufs in warehouses as we would like. But maybe that's starting to change which is common around this time of the year. I noticed the always incredible Beaucastel is in stock, which is a favorite (and an expensive treat), but then saw this bottle priced at $26.99, which is pretty […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Russian River Chardonnay
Sorry I'm a little to the game here. I know this wine has been out for a while and a few of you have been asking for a review. Well, it's still in stores as we write this so we're going to get it in after all. That said, I think this Chardonnay from Sonoma's […]
2015 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes
I was thrilled to see this wine hit Costco bins a few weeks ago. I can't recall coming across another Sauternes since my time as a member, although I am quite certain this isn’t the first. Sauternes is cool because it's a concentrated, honey-sweet juice that really complements a variety of foods. A classic pairing […]
2013 Flora Springs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I thought this was an absolute gem, granted we enjoyed it in perfect circumstances with some Green Egg-grilled Filets. My only regret is that it might be a little early for this one to really show its true colors. Many of you know what a fan I am of the '13 Napa vintage, and this wine […]
Our Highest Rated Costco Wines of 2017
First off, thank you all for following and supporting this site. It's a lot of fun for us to do, and it's really awesome to connect a bunch of like-minded Costco wine fans all with the same mission - to find really good wines at great prices. We continue to grow traffic wise every month […]
The Best of Santa Barbara 6 Bottle Boutique Wine Sampler
Here's a fun set of wines that you don't see every day packaged up in a nice suitcase with detailed notes on every wine for only $49.99 at Costco right now. I'm told this set is primarily in California Costco stores but keep an eye out for it elsewhere along with other California region specific […]
2013 Bootleg Red Wine
This is a big wine, a signature California multi-blend with just about every varietal you can think of, but it came together pretty well. We tasted this with a small group and everyone found it to be rather interesting, particularly after it caught some air and chilled out. Get ready for the blend on this […]
2009 Marques de Caceres Rioja Gran Reserva
Long time readers will know that we are huge fans of Gran Reserva Riojas, particularly the La Rioja Alta 904, which has its 2007 vintage landing in Costco stores right now. But when we found this one for $25.99, it landed in the cart immediately with hopes of a wine on the same caliber as […]
Cellar Series: 2008 Celler Malondro Besllum Montsant
Every once in a while in these reviews, I'll mention that I want to buy a few extra bottles of a wine we enjoyed to lay down in the cellar for a bit to revisit later. Well, it's starting to come to a period of time where these bottles have had some time to rest, […]
2010 Bonacchi Molino del Piano Brunello di Montalcino
Costco did us right by offering this superb 2010 Brunello for the awesome price of only $26.99. They teased us with the '10 Kirkland Signature Brunello which we thought was outstanding, only to follow it up with two mediocre Brunello offerings for the '11 and '12 vintages. The main appeal of the Kirkland Brunello is […]
2017 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau
Costco seems to get this wine year after year, as do many other retailers. I bought a bottle last year, because who can resist a $7.99 price tag, and I'd be lying if I said it was something that I highly enjoyed. I do, however, recall liking this wine in the past as well as […]
2013 BV Tapestry Reserve Red Blend Napa Valley
This is really a beautiful wine, a classic Napa red blend, utilizing 5 Bordeaux varietals in an expression that is totally Napa from start to finish. This wine is from the excellent '13 vintage (my favorite of the '12-'14 trifecta of great years) and while it is drinking nicely now, it has plenty of room […]
2017 Costco Wine Thanksgiving Picks
It's time for our annual round up of Costco wines that we think will pair nicely with the Thanksgiving holiday. This year's list is compiled from wines available right now at the Costco in Irvine, CA. We can't guarantee that all of these same wines will be in your local warehouse, but we hope that […]
1.5L Segura Viudas Cava Spain NV
We reviewed this wine a couple of years ago, but since 1.5 liter bottles recently arrived in select Costco stores, I thought that I would revisit it with fresh eyes as we approach the holidays. 1.5L bottles, otherwise known as “magnums” are good to serve in a group setting since each bottle yields around eight […]
2014 Decoy by Duckhorn Sonoma County Red Wine
Not everyone knows that Decoy wines are made by Duckhorn, but the token phrase on the back label alludes to those in the know positioning the bottles as, "the everyday wine for the well informed." Well, now you're among the well informed. It's hard to say these are "baby Duckhorn" wines. I think the Decoy […]
2014 Luke Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope Columbia Valley
I had a feeling this was going to be a powerhouse, but holy smokes, this wine is like a wild animal that becomes uncaged the minute you pull the cork. I say that in a good way as I think fans of big, bold wines will find a lot to like here. It's a well […]
2010 Bodegas Balbas Ardal Reserva Selection Especial Ribera del Duero
I'm always skeptical when wineries proudly place stickers on their bottles to promote the high scores the wines have received by the mainstream wine ratings companies. Just the other week we tasted a bottle rated 93 points by one of these outlets, and it fell way below expectations for us. This one, however, proudly stamped […]
Spotlight on California Cabernet and Cabernet-based Blends
The past couple of weeks have been devastating for California residents as thousands were forced to flee their homes in the middle of the night to avoid being consumed by raging wildfires. The tragedy of this situation is only beginning to unfold as rescue workers sort through piles of rubble and ash while residents return […]
2015 Ancient Peaks Margarita Vineyard Renegade Paso Robles Red Blend
It seems like it's been a while since we reviewed a wine from Paso Robles and I found quite a few different Paso bottles on the shelves to choose from during my last trip to Costco. Many I've had before, but this is the one that drew me in, largely because of its unique blend […]
2013 Clos d'Argentine Malbec Reserva Winemaker's Selection
Every once in a while this happens. You find a bottle at Costco with a label and markings that catch your eye, signaling potential with an attractive price tag, only to throw a few in your cart and later find out that they don't live up to your expectations. This is one of those bottles. […]
2015 Fernandez Gomez Seleccion Familia White Rioja
I always love seeing an inexpensive ($12.99) white pop up at Costco that's outside the standard Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauv Blanc realms. In this case, I was even more pumped to find a white Rioja, which turned out to be a delicious wine and an excellent value buy. If only this had shown up […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Series Brunello di Montalcino
I know everyone has been waiting for some comments from us on the new Kirkland Brunello, which is one of the most anticipated Kirkland bottles of the year. The '10 and '11 vintages hit stores last year within almost 6 months of each other it seemed. And they were vastly different wines; the '10 was […]
2012 Bodegas Abanico Cathar Crianza Ribera del Duero
Long time readers will know that we love these sub $20 Ribera del Duero bottles when they hit Costco stores. Almost as much as we like some of the off shoot Bordeaux bottles that occasionally grace the "cheap seats" (wine stacked in aisles, not in wood bins). And we've had plenty of Ribera winners over […]
2015 Olivier Larochette Sancerre
I really wish I had gotten into this one prior to the warm summer months beginning to come to an end. This is a summer treat, a Sauvignon Blanc that's crisp, refreshing, packed with flavor, and is interesting enough to keep my attention on every taste. Sancerre bottles like this are typically fantastic values when […]
2014 Chateau Potelle The Illegitimate California Red Blend
There's a lot going on here, both with the way this wine tastes but also the marketing behind it. I probably spent more time researching this wine and its roots back to Chateau Potelle than any other wine in recent memory. So here it goes. This is a "second flag" or "second bottle" from Chateau […]
2012 Tapiz Seleccion de Barricas Estate Blend
This wine showed up in the wood bins at select Costco clubs a few weeks ago. There isn't a whole lot of this wine available on account of it being a single vineyard, smaller production offering from this winery. Tapiz is Spanish for “tapestry,” and this winery is so-named for the efforts of winemakers Fabian […]
2016 Domaines Pierre Chavin Cotes de Provence Pierre & Paul Rose
This is a lovely Cotes de Provence Rose for only $9.99. The blend is 60% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, so it has a little pepper and spice, which I really enjoy. The wine pours a nice salmon color and kicks off a little of that pepper on the nose. In the mouth though is […]
2012 Thomas George Estates Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
I love Costco rebates. I've said this before, and I'll say it again. You will not find a particular wine for a better price than a Costco wine that has an instant rebate. This intriguing new addition to the Costco wine department arrived earlier this week in select clubs around the metro Atlanta area. My […]
2016 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
Happy to see the '16 of this one arrive in stores since historically the Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages appears to have skipped a few vintages of the years, which I documented in this review of the 2015 vintage. It also arrives right on the heels of another favorite Kirkland wine, but perhaps most importantly, […]
2013 Paxis Red Blend Lisboa Portugal
This wine initially caught my attention because of the ultra low $5.99 price tag. It also had a sticker on the bottle bearing a “#5 Top 100 Best Buys 2016” designation from Wine Enthusiast along with a copper-colored screw cap for easy-access. Lastly, I was attracted to the napping Bulldog on the label that reminded […]
2014 Mayacamas Chardonnay
Mayacamas is a special vineyard. It's high on top of Mount Veeder on the western side of the Napa Valley. I was lucky enough to experience a private tour and tasting and it blew me away. Beyond the vast acres of vineyards throughout the property, the vibe is casual and low key. The winery isn't […]
2011 Kirkland Signature Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva
I was first alerted to this exciting new arrival by a reader in Maryland last week, but a subsequent trip to Costcos near me turned up dry. This is the first Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero wine we've seen from Kirkland so I was the hunt, and finally found it last night. On top of […]
2014 Hess Select North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
We reviewed the 2011 Hess Select a few years back, and it has been a staple in the Costco wine department since then. This is one of those wines that is recognizable, widely available, and somewhat mass-produced. I’ve spent a minute or two in the past few months to reflect on my own personal opinions […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Gigondas
For fans of Rhone wines, and particular those into Gigondas, you must have been as surprised as I was upon first hearing that Kirkland was producing a Gigondas bottle. I learned from a reader, and that was followed up by many more readers, hoping for a review, and all the feedback so far is pretty […]
2015 A To Z Oregon Pinot Gris
I kind of threw this one in the cart on a whim, figuring there might come a time when I need a simple, easy and versatile white to enjoy on a hot summer day with friends. And that's exactly how we tasted this wine. At only $10.49, I knew I wouldn't be out much; plus we […]
2013 Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon
I spend a good number of my short lunch breaks bolting through the wine department of the Costco down the street from my job. I don’t have much time to linger and read labels, so I sort of scan the wood bins for new wines that peak my interest. I’ll read descriptions, look for a […]
10 Costco White Wines To Look For Right Now
You really enjoyed our recent round up of red wines to look for in your warehouse right now, so we thought we'd follow that up with a quick list of whites, most of which have been spotted at Costco stores around the Atlanta area, but we hope you're able to find a few near you […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Rutherford Meritage Napa Valley
I've been getting more into blends lately because I find that these wines are often fairly well-balanced, smooth, and easy-drinking. Winemakers can manipulate the varying amounts of each varietal in any given cuvee in order to achieve the style and quality desired. I feel that I often have to defend blends because people sometimes turn […]
2016 Bodegas Marques de Vizhoja Albarino Torre La Moreira
Seems like yesterday we were buying 2007 vintages in the stores, and long behold we're now at 2016. I think this bottle marks the first 2016 I've tried, and an Albarino is a good way to do it because they drink nice young. (Side note: they also drink ok after a few years of bottle […]
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