I recently reviewed an unoaked Chardonnay from Tuscany that I was at first excited about but then ultimately unimpressed with. Costco has been getting some interesting Italian red blends this year, mostly from Tuscany (Super Tuscans), and mostly good value wines. When I came across this 2014 blend from Umbria for $7.49, I knew I […]
2015 Le Bruniche Tuscan Chardonnay IGT
I always get excited when new Italian wines appear in Costco. I love All Things Italian (what's not to love!?) but the wines hold a special place in my heart because they remind me of my first restaurant job where I began learning about and becoming interested in wine. Italian wine can get pretty confusing, […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape
The Kirkland Chateauneuf might be the wine I look forward to the most every year at Costco. It's not because it's typically the best wine. In fact, last year was a bit of a bust. The reason I look forward to tasting these wines is because I think it's awesome that Kirkland offers a wine like this […]
2014 Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir
I caught wind from a Twitter fan that this wine had hit stores around the Southeast, and I happened to be on my way to Costco shortly after. I found it for $17.99, and I have to say, it's one of the best Pinots in this price range that I've had in quite a while. […]
2010 Chateau Bernadotte Haut-Medoc Bordeaux
I've had a lot of luck with Bordeaux lately, finding great wines at not so exorbitant prices, and was interested to see what this bottle was all about that I found at my Costco for $21. It's an Haut-Medoc (includes Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, in this case about equal parts of each) from a fantastic […]
2014 Senorio de Barahonda Campo Arriba Yecla
We're putting the finishing touches on a book about Spanish wine, so over the last 12 months I've sampled quite a few different Spanish bottles from around the country. Yecla is an interesting area in that it is among Spain's smallest wine territories (home to just 11 wineries), yet it's rather easy to find across […]
2014 David Bruce Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Somebody asked me the other day, “what’s the difference in… oh say, this wine here that’s $12.99, and that one that’s $29.99? Is that wine better because it’s more expensive? Does it taste better?” I responded to this young lady, “Some wines are more expensive than others because of the quality of the grapes, where […]
2015 Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir
For me, the Kirkland Russian River Pinots seems to always leave a bit to be desired. On one hand, it's awesome that you can buy a wine from this region for $12.99. You just don't see too many hovering in that price range, and it's really when you hit the $25+ realm when the real gems […]
2015 Oregon Acrobat Pinot Gris
This is the third vintage in a row of Acrobat Pinot Gris that we are reviewing for your reading pleasure. You’re welcome. My recent review of Artezin Zinfandel mentioned that we should never assume that one wine vintage will be the same, or even similar as, the next. However, I would like to point out […]
2016 Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rose
Rosé season is upon us. If you didn’t serve a bottle with your Easter Sunday Supper, perhaps you will on Mother’s Day. For me, rosé “season” is year-round, and I always have at least one bottle chilling in my ‘fridge. It’s the perfect wine to serve with appetizers and salads, or while you wait for […]
2014 Château du Coudray Montpensier Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon
Chinon bottles are always a pleasant change of pace. These wines are predominantly made with Cabernet Franc, although a small percentage can be allotted to Cabernet Sauvignon. There's usually not a lot of verbiage on the bottle to identify the wines, which likely deters many people from venturing forth, and it's unfortunate because Chinon wines are quite lovely, […]
2014 Kenwood Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The Russian River Valley in Sonoma County is an ideal area for growing Pinot Noir. The Russian River provides a channel for the cool Pacific Ocean fog to move inland from the coast, creating ideal growing conditions for this finicky grape. Good quality pinots from this area are robust, fruit-forward, and more full-bodied than their […]
2014 Michael David “Petite Petit” from Lodi
Earlier this year, I reviewed a Michael David wine called Freakshow, and I mentioned that most of the wines from this winery are outfitted with bright & eye-catching labels. “Petite Petit” is probably the winner of the Most Outgoing superlative (that or Best Dressed) in the Michael David Winery portfolio. The Burgundian-esque bottle is so […]
2014 Artezin Old Vine Zinfandel Mendocino County
This Zinfandel has been in the wood boxes at Costco for a decent amount of time, and mostly overlooked by myself. I tried the 2013 Artezin and was neither disappointed nor impressed, and so when I saw the 2014s (and subsequent 2015s) arrive, I was apathetic about it. Here, folks, is a classic example of […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Mountain Cuvee Cabernet Sauvignon
I got wine-nerd-excited when this wine arrived in the wood a few weeks ago at my local Costco. The reason being that I love mountain fruit Napa cabs. The higher elevation vineyard fruit struggles on the vine, resulting in smaller grapes with more concentrated flavors that produce fairly tannic wines. These are the kind of […]
2015 Paul Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon
It's really hard to find solid California Cabernet for under $15, but this wine hit the mark for me all around, and I think it's a fantastic Costco buy if you see it in stores near you. When I'm looking for a big red in this price range, I almost automatically gravitate towards Rioja, Chianti Classico […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva
Readers were asking about this wine for some time before it finally appeared back in the clubs. This is another solid, good-value Kirkland Signature label wine. $8.49 for a Chianti Classico Riserva is hard to find elsewhere. There are eight sub-regions within Chianti, and the Classico region is considered by many to be the best area for […]
2015 Bodega Piedra Negra Malbec Reserve
I'm always on the look out for a good inexpensive Malbec to add to my go-to wine list, and I was hoping this bottle for $12.99 would be that wine. But it came up a little short. This wine is still very young and just too simple for me, even at the fairly reasonable price tag. […]
2014 Francis Coppola Black Label Diamond Collection Claret
This is a Costco staple that seems to hang around in stores for quite a while, so I hope that many of you are able to find it, especially those looking for a rather simple, every day, affordable red blend, because this one fits the bill. I thought the 2013 vintage was pretty good, and this […]
2015 Complicated Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Here's a Chardonnay that seems to be in quite a few Costco stores around the Atlanta area, and it's a nice buy for $16. This wine is super food friendly, which is how we enjoyed it, paired with a moderately spicy stir fry (I typically enjoy a good Riesling with spicy foods, but this wine held […]
NV Gruet Brut
This is an interesting bottle, and one that I wasn't sure what to make of while tasting it, and even now I'm still thinking about it, so I guess that's a good thing. This is a sparkling wine from New Mexico, which is likely not the first place you turn to when shopping for a […]
2014 Matchbook “The Arsonist” Chardonnay
Now that we are blessed with the occasional sunny and warm afternoon, I find myself starting to move towards the lighter reds and heavier whites. I have always been a seasonal wine drinker, for the most part, sipping on whites throughout the summer and almost only drinking the big reds when it’s uncomfortably cold outside. […]
2015 Parducci "True Grit" Reserve Chardonnay
Pretty solid buy here for only $11.99. This is the primary white wine in Parducci's "True Grit" line that we are reviewing. Erin recently wrote up the True Grit Reserve Cabernet and thought it was an excellent buy at $12.99. The Chardonnay is as well, and Costco's $12 price is about as good as you […]
2015 Parducci “True Grit” Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon
When I first noticed this wine in my local Costco club, I read the name and immediately pictured Josh Brolin's face. You may remember that he played an antagonist in the Revisionist Western Film by the Cohen Brothers, True Grit. I can’t say for sure if the wine and the movie are related, but I […]
2006 Dom Perignon
Every once in a while I feel the urge to kick down on a big one, and I read great things about the 2006 vintage of Dom Perignon. Costco sells this wine for $132.99 which is the lowest price I've seen anywhere. So eventually I couldn't talk myself out it any longer and I pulled the trigger. […]
2015 Daou Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
I did not get a chance to try the 2014 vintage of this wine, but was told by multiple people that it was a fantastic wine. I was excited to see the 2015 in the wood a couple of weeks ago. When I say “in the wood,” I mean in the wooden bins located next […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva
It's back and I know a few of you have already dug into this one. The Kirkland Rioja is always a treat, largely for the fact that this wine is priced at only $6.99, which is just impossible to beat. I really raved about the last batch of this to hit stores which was the […]
2013 Parducci Petite Sirah “Small Lot Blend”
I have always felt that Petite Sirah was highly underrated. The small grapes which grow in tight clusters often produce wines that are deep, dark, and generously tannic. For this reason, the grape is often used in blends in order to add structure, color, and give the wines a tannic backbone. Parducci’s “Small Lot Blend” […]
2012 “Forward Kidd” Napa Valley Red Blend
I kept this wine on my rack for a couple of weeks before finally opening it. When I first poured it into my decanter, it appeared lighter than I had expected. This wine is a unique blend of 30% Petit Verdot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 3% Syrah and 2% Petit Sirah. It […]
2015 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay
This is an absolutely delicious Chardonnay from California's Carneros region and a bottle that frequently makes an appearance at Costco priced around $29.99. In a comparison with Total Wine, the price was about the same, and online it creeps into the $33-$35 range. For anywhere in this price range, I think this one is definitely worth the […]
2014 Chateau La Verriere Bordeaux Superieur
Here's another one of those inexpensive Bordeaux bottles that you find piled in the "cheap seats" next to Liberty School and Apothic Red, and you're never quite sure what to make of it. I've had several (probably most) that turned out to be very good buys, including the recently reviewed Clinet Bordeaux, and I'm happy […]
2011 Ronan by Clinet Bordeaux
The Costco stores near me often times sneak in these $8-$15 Bordeaux wines in the cheap seats (the wines stacked in the aisles, not the wood boxes), and they have been really hit or miss for me in the past. But this one is a definite hit for only $9.99. This wine is earthy on […]
2013 Louis Latour Pinot Noir “Les Bastides”
I was very happy to see this wine when it appeared in various Costcos a few weeks ago. The only other two red Burgundies that have been in stock near me are $20 & $60. The $10 price for “Les Bastides” is a lot friendlier to my wallet. This is a little young but still […]
2015 Bocelli Tenor Red Toscana IGT
These Super Tuscans that Costco carries are almost always good buys and that's why I dropped this $12.99 bottle in the cart. It turned out to be exactly what I expected, maybe even a step up from expectations, as it's a perfect, every day red to have on hand for almost any cuisine, any time […]
2012 Chateau Barde-Haut Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
This bottle has been staring me down on my last few trips to Costco so I finally pulled the trigger, knowing that these Saint Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux often turn out to be a real treat and they offer a nice change of pace from the big, fruity forward California Cabernet. And that's exactly what this wine […]
2013 Markham Merlot Napa Valley
I've been wanting to try this wine for a while. A friend of mine always recommends it and Costco carries it for a great price when compared to other retailers. Also, Napa Valley had great growing seasons in 2013 & 2014, and both vintages of this wine are available currently. The '13s are a little […]
2012 Burgess Estate Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a classic, quintessential Howell Mountain Cab that is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot, all of which is mountain fruit. And that mountain character shines through in a wine that I really enjoyed. At $42 at Costco, for a Howell mountain wine of this caliber, it is still a very […]
2013 Duckhorn and Peju Cabernet Sauvignon - A Blind Tasting
We had a small get together with some wine friends and I decided to put two popular Napa Cabs from Costco blindly against each other. Both wines were from 2013, and reasonably close in price. I have tried both before from different vintages but have never tasted them side by side so was excited to see […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon
2014 is the third in a string of great vintages from Napa so I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of the '14 Kirkland Napa Cabernets, which appear to be arriving in stores now (the '14 Stags Leap has been around a bit longer). This line includes the broad Napa Valley Cabernet, along with bottles specific […]
2012 Haut Lafitte “Le Petite” Pessac-Leognan
I love a good red Bordeaux. These wines tend to really express the area in which the grapes are grown- they have a strong essence of “terrior,” if you will. The gravel and stone top soil in Pessac-Leognan is well-suited for Cabernet Sauvignon, and so red wines from here are predominantly Cabernet-based and with lots […]
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