Here's a great value buy at Costco. The label has everything you want to see: Chianti Classico, Riserva, DOCG, and a price tag at Costco of only $12.99. I dropped this one in the cart almost automatically when walking by and you should too because this is a perfect food wine for almost anything, amazing […]
2011 Kirkland Signature Series Brunello di Montalcino
The Kirkland Brunello is back with the 2011 vintage, right on the heels of the excellent 2010 vintage that was released earlier this year. As expected, readers have been writing in about this new arrival, and I'm thrilled to have finally found it near me. But I'm even more excited because I stocked up on […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
I was kind of surprised to see the '15 vintage of this arrive at my Costco stores, since it was about a year ago that we reviewed the 2013, so looks like we missed a vintage in there (coincidentally we jumped from '11 to '13 so maybe this one does skip vintages). Regardless, I thought […]
2014 Seghesio Zinfandel
It's been a while since I reviewed the Seghesio Zinfandel, and it's too bad because it is such a solid and dependable choice for jammy summer reds. The 2014 vintage, which is out now at Costco and available for $19.59, continues this tradition, and is a fun go to bottle when you're looking for something […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape
Finally, I found it, and not at any of my Atlanta area Costcos. Nope, instead I found it during a trip to Reno, NV at a Costco with a surprisingly strong selection of wine. I was impressed, and out of everything they had, this was the bottle I was looking for. But, as I'll explain […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
So there are a bunch of new Kirkland wines that hit the Costco stores near me lately, and I bought most of them and will try to get all the reviews up soon. I'll start with this Stags Leap bottle, which I was really excited about since it is one of my favorite places in […]
2013 Decoy by Duckhorn Sonoma Red Wine
I usually enjoy most of Duckhorn's Decoy wines, particularly the whites, and I find them to be solid values, especially with the competitive prices you can find them for at Costco. This Sonoma red Bordeaux style blend was $17.89, which is well below anywhere else I've seen it, and a good 25% below retail. The […]
2007 Bodega Los Aljibes Selectus
This is a really interesting wine that was recommended by a reader and I got lucky and found it on my next visit to Costco. The label is very distinct, so super easy to find when you know what you're looking for. I had to do some digging around online to learn more this one, as […]
NV Chandon California Sparkling Rose
This was a little bit of an impulse purchase, as I was leaving the wine aisle, and I just thought this looked like a fun summer treat. So we cracked it outside tonight on a hot night, leaving the bottle in a jug of cold water, and it was just what I was hoping for […]
2014 Cave du Roi Dagobert Riesling Racines et Terroirs
I was making a spicy stir fry dish and wanted to test the common wisdom that spicy Asian dishes are complemented well by dry or semi-dry Rieslings, and I've had a few experiences in the past to back that claim. So it was between this bottle and another Riesling from Washington State (Dunham) that I […]
2014 Groth Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
I was recently in Napa and enjoyed an amazing tasting with food pairings at B Cellars, in a prime semi-new Oakville location, that I highly recommend, as much for the food as for the B Cellars wines, especially their '12 Dr. Crane. But across the street from B Cellars, in this prime of all prime spots […]
2012 Bodega Cuarto Dominio Chento Malbec
Massive bargain here. Great wine at an amazing price. For anyone who's ever written to me and said they can't find the wines we review at their local Costco, I really hope you can find them all someday, but I really really hope you can find this one. At only $13.89 at Costco, it is […]
2014 Duckhorn Napa Sauvignon Blanc
Here's a great summer pleaser, and a wine I've always enjoyed in large part because it's made in a white Bordeaux style with a bit of Semillion in the blend. This creates a wine that's still packed with flavor but the lower acidity and extra body of the Semillion keeps the "puckerness" under control, which I prefer, plus I find […]
2012 Frank Family Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
I was grilling some NY Strips on the Big Green Egg and was looking for a nice, a little higher end, Napa Cab to pair with the steaks, and decided on the Frank Family, from a great year in Napa, 2012, and it was just a bottle that I have been itching to drink for […]
2008 Terra D'Uro Seleccion Toro
This is a big one, bold, loaded with flavor and a great buy in my opinion for $17.79 at my local Costco. I'm just drawn to these Spanish wines now as I continue to find incredible value, and this one is a great example of the caliber of wine you can score from Spain for […]
2012 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a big and bold Cabernet that really does a nice job of capturing the essence of the bountiful '12 vintage in Napa (which is one of my favorites, maybe a slight step behind '10, but we'll leave that for personal preferences). These '12 Napa Cabs are still a bit young, and while this […]
2009 Benjamin Romeo Predicador Rioja
I've wanted to buy this bottle at Costco for some time, and finally pulled the trigger. The label is unforgettable, and I heard that Costco's $26 price was a steal. Turns out that it is. If you Google this wine, you'll see online outfits selling it for closer to $40 with more recent vintages priced […]
2009 Antano Rioja Reserva
This is a "go to Costco now and stock up" wine. Only $8.49 and tastes like a $20 Rioja. I'm frankly floored at how good of a buy this is, perhaps one of the best values I've encountered at Costco in some time. And of course it's from Spain, where I believe some of the […]
5 Must Watch Movies About Wine You May Have Missed
I wanted to make a list of a few good films and documentaries about wine that I've been surprised more people haven't seen. So here's a quick list along with my comments. Enjoy, and please include other wine films in the comments that you feel are worth sharing. A Year in Champagne (2015) This inside look at […]
2013 Franciscan Napa Valley Merlot
It's been a little while since I've reviewed a Merlot (too long in fact), so I thought I'd give this one a try. I like Franciscan wines in general, especially their Magnificat from '07 which I had stashed in my cellar until they were consumed, much to our enjoyment, last year. This bottle is 97% Merlot […]
2012 Terra Noble Colchagua Valley Cabernet
Review by Michael S Cabernet wines are bold, big and beautiful. We love Cabs….and we aren’t talking about those competitors to Lyft and Uber. Chile figured out that Cabernet wines are big sellers and went about perfecting that big, bold flavor at a much more reasonable price than many of those cabs from closer by. […]
2009 Marques de Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva Rioja
Here's another '09 Rioja Reserva that slightly more expensive than the recently reviewed Montecillo, but this wine brings a bit more complexity and dimension that I think is worth the extra $8. Either way, these Riojas are incredible buys at the warehouse right now, delivering tons of flavor and fine tuned, elegant delivery at bargain prices. […]
2013 Gerard Bertrand Cap Insula Languedoc GSM
This is a nice treat for only $10 at Costco. It's a standard GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) blend from France's Languedoc region. We last reviewed the 2011 Grenache/Syrah blend from Gerard Bertrand, which I also enjoyed very much especially for its $10 price tag. Many readers agreed, and I think those same readers will find […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay
It's that time of the year again, when the Kirkland Russian River Chardonnay hits stores, and so begins the ongoing dialogue about this wine. I liked the 2012, but another of this site's reviewers felt differently. We both agreed on the '13 as I didn't find it quite as engaging as the '12. We've had […]
5 Memorial Day Costco Wine Suggestions
Regardless of how you're spending this Memorial Day weekend, whether you're boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, grilling or just sitting around in the backyard, if you're a reader of this site then a glass of wine is also likely somewhere in those plans. So I wanted to list a few good, summery, warm weather wines that […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Series Premier Cru Chablis
When this bottle hit Costco stores, I received countless emails from readers wanting to get our take on it. Sorry we were slow to the party here, but for some reason I couldn't find this wine at any of my Atlanta Costco stores (I'm also looking for the '14 KS Chateauneuf that I've heard is […]
2009 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva
This is not only an excellent price on this particular bottle from Costco (it's $19 elsewhere online and probably more in other wine shops), but at $10.99 it's a bargain price for a Reserva Rioja. This is why I love Spanish wine; the quality to price ratio is off the charts right now. Perfume and dried […]
2014 Domaine Vincent Delaporte a Chavignol Sancerre
This is a lovely expression of Sauvignon Blanc from France's Loire Valley. The wine is clean, crisp and bright, bursting with citrus fruit flavor, a little acidic bite and a lasting finish. When you find Sancerre priced like this ($19.99) you might want to scoop it up. I'll likely be making a return trip to […]
Great Australian Value Wines that You’ll Never Find in the U.S.
[CostcoWineBlog contributor Michael recently returned from a trip down under where he toured and experienced many of Australia's awesome wineries. Here's a report on some of the standout wines he found on his journey] Alas, some of the best Australian wine values are exceedingly difficult for U.S. consumers to experience because they aren’t exported to […]
2012 Chateau Grand Jean Bordeaux Superieur
For an everyday table wine, I thought this was a pretty good buy. It was $7.89, and I was looking for an easy red for my wife and I to sip on while we grilled some BBQ chicken and vegetables. This one fit the bill quite nicely, as so often Bordeaux can. It's a simple wine, […]
5 Must Read Books About Wine
I don’t have a formal wine education and while I’ve thought about pursuing a certification of some sorts, I have acquired my limited (I think wine is a lifelong journey) but growing knowledge of wine through reading books, sampling wines and sharing wine experiences with other people (and readers of this site), especially those who […]
2014 Soledad Ucles Solmayor Tempranillo
Just a heads up, I'm working on a book about Spanish wines as part of my Decoding Wine Series, so I'm going to be scooping up as many as I can find at Costco and in particular, will be looking for those from smaller, more diverse regions within Spain. I am a big fan of […]
2012 Starmont Carneros Chardonnay
This Chardonnay was $9.99 after a $5 discount so I thought that sounded appealing for a '12 Carneros. And after cracking it open, I realized that it was indeed very appealing. This is a lovely, balanced Chardonnay that we enjoyed outside on a mild spring evening. Starmont is part of the Merryvale wine portfolio. Citrus, orange peel aromas on the […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Here's another Kirkland wine that I've been anxiously awaiting - the 2013 Signature Series Napa Cab. I really enjoyed the 2012 vintage of this wine, which was a fantastic growing year, and 2013 was according to some accounts, almost equally as good. For those new to the Kirkland Napa Valley wine game, here's a brief […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
So I've picked up quite a few new Kirkland Signature offerings that have hit the stores by me, and there's a lot of them, more than I'll be able to review in the next month or so, but you can bet I'm going to give it a shot. And I'm going to start with a […]
2013 Tikal Patriota Mendoza
I've written before about how wine is often situational, meaning that wines can taste different just in the environment in which they're consumed. And this wine falls into a bucket of being consumed in a "very optimal environment." That is: group of friends, nice spring day, vegetables and pork tenderloins cooking on a Big Green […]
2013 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a rich high elevation red from the mountains just east of Yountville/Stags Leap in Napa Valley. I typically enjoy the mountain Cabernets from around Napa, and the Atlas Peak wines are often among the more affordable, which can present opportunities for some good buys. I prefer some of the surrounding mountains more, but […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel
It's been a long time since I've reviewed a Zin. I apologize for the gap as I'm just now noticing it. Plus a few readers asked if I could take a look at the Kirkland Sonoma Zin, which I was able to find on my next trip to Costco for $9.99. We enjoyed this wine […]
2009 Chateau Larteau Bordeaux Superieur
I dropped this bottle into my cart on a whim thinking that I had tried it before, but I couldn't find any tasting notes, so I guess this is my first review of this wine. Either way, this bottle is a steal for $9.99. It's super ripe and fruity, tasting at times (particularly the finish […]
2012 Famille Perrin Cotes Du Rhone Reserve
You really can't go wrong with a wine that's made by the Perrin Family, who is famous for their high end Beaucastel wines from France's Chateauneuf-du-pape region (they also own Tablas Creek Winery in Paso Robles). And it's really amazing when you find one of their bottles for only $8.49 which is how much this low end Cotes […]
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