As we continue our summer Chardonnay scouting expedition, we've come across a particularly nice Chardonnay value in the Costco aisles. This was a shy and skittish selection – the bottles were tucked away in the Chardonnay aisle with literally nothing drawing attention to it. Yet, it’s sort of a big deal: it is the first […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
Kirkland Signature wines historically offer a nice bang for the buck (like most Kirkland items at Costco), and the KS Cotes du Rhone Villages always seems to lead the way in terms of unbelievable value since it is priced at only $6.99. You just can't find wines from this region priced that low so I highly […]
2012 Freemark Abbey Merlot
I've been slacking a bit on reviewing some Merlots and thought this bottle from Freemark Abbey would be a nice way to get going again. I love their Cabernet Sauvignons, and really want to try some of the straight Cab Francs they're putting out. But I found the Merlot at Costco. Price was $28.99 which is […]
2012 Neyers Carneros Chardonnay
I'm a big fan of this Chardonnay. It just hits me right on every accord, and I've heard from quite a few readers who have also enjoyed previous vintages. So to see the 2012 pop up was a real treat. It pours a medium yellow; aromas of citrus and a bit of oak. Mid-end palate […]
2013 Burgans Albarino Rias Baixas
Albarinos are perfect for breaking up the summertime routine of defaulting to your standard Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays when seeking hot weather wine refreshment and summer fare accompaniment. We made a spinach and kale salad (most fresh from the garden), threw in some beets, goat cheese, carrots, almonds and a homemade vinaigrette, and this bottle, and it was […]
2013 Marcel Servin Chablis
Sticking with the White Burgundies, I found this Chablis that was $18.99 at my Costco. As I mentioned in my previous review, I'm on a bit of a Burgundy kick at the moment. During the summer months, I really enjoy these French Chardonnays, and the ones from Chablis are also crisp, refreshing, and stainless fermented […]
2011 David Moret Puligny-Montrachet
I love white burgundies and have been on a bit of a kick lately. I was pleased to find this Puligny-Montrachet pop up at Costco, and despite its $45 price tag, I had to kick down. This is just what you have to pay to get wines from this region, and it delivered on every […]
2010 Chateau Pey de Pont Medoc Bordeaux
This is an impressive Bordeaux for only $10.99 at Costco, tasting like something you'd have expected to pay $20-$25 for. You don't often see the Cru Bourgeois label placed on a wine priced this low. That was the first tip off that I might be on to something when I noticed a few cases of […]
2009 Bodegas Burgo Viejo Licenciado Reserva Rioja
This was an interesting find, an '09 Reserva Rioja at Costco for $14.99. It intrigued me in a random sort of way so I dropped it in the cart. And it turned out to be a pretty good buy that I would recommend for fans of Spanish reds with a little age on them. The […]
2013 Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc
It's 92 degrees on a hot summer day here in Atlanta as I write this - the perfect time to crack a cool Sauvignon Blanc, and I thought this Joel Gott bottle for $9.99 would be a good fit. And it was. I should be honest about the fact that I'm on a bit of […]
2014 St Supéry Estate Napa Rosé
I'm a big fan of St Supéry wines so it was great to see a Rosé from them pop up at my Costco priced at $12.99. If you've ever driven through Napa, you've likely seen their property on Highway 29 in Rutherford. It's a beautiful plot of land nestled in between a bunch of top […]
Candoni Prosecco Brut NV
Proseccos have become my go-to bubbly for most everyday occasions. And with most Proseccos priced under $25, you really can't go wrong. They are crowd pleasing wines, refreshing, light and crisp. I love them with raw oysters, most starters, shellfish and seafood, and on most days when the temperature is above 80 degrees. This Prosecco from Candoni […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay
Last year the Kirkland Russian River Chardonnay (2012 vintage) was a much discussed topic on the site. I reviewed it and really enjoyed it. One of our other reviewers Michael, felt differently, that the wine was dry and lacking real character. So when I saw the 2013 vintage hit my Costco, I knew it had […]
Candoni Moscato D'Italia IGT NV
This is a lovely, light and refreshing summer white wine from Candoni. Costco is selling this for $9.99 which is the lowest price I've seen it for (I've seen it as high as $16 some places). If you already love Moscato, then dropping this one in your Costco cart is a no brainer. You've probably […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Reviewed by Josh L This is the first “joint venture” wine label that I can recall seeing under the Kirkland Signature brand. While many of these wines are produced by third parties (especially the European ones), the actual label is normally 100% Costco Kirkland Signature. With that out of the way, the $7.99 price point […]
2011 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva
Reviewed by Josh L Wandering through my local Costco, I happened upon the first Kirkland-labeled Italian wine that I can recall. Packaged in a simple and lightweight bottle, this $8.69 wine turned out to be a terrific bargain. Pouring into our glasses, the wine color is standard Chianti Classico – dark purple with great consistency […]
2012 King Estate Pinot Gris
This wine is a Costco staple summer white, and I usually enjoy them, especially when I've had my fill of Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. I begin to hunt for different varietals. Albarino is a good choice for this, Gavi from Italy and Rhone whites from France. This wine from King Estate doesn't fall into the […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape
Take a look at this little treat that arrived in Costco stores a bit earlier than normal this year. I've already had several readers write to me about it, and the reviews seem pretty positive. This has historically been a great buy at $19.99, far below most other wines from this premier region. Let's take […]
2011 Château Mayne-Vieil Fronsac Bordeaux
Our unrelenting search for the perfect value-priced Bordeaux hidden within the aisles of Costco continues. It seems as though Costco’s wine buyers will offer decent $8.99 Bordeaux, (which are essentially everyday table wines) and a higher $13.99 offering that gives you a better appreciation for the French winemaking magic. Recently, we came across a lovely […]
Sokol Blosser Evolution Red
Sokol Blosser makes some fantastic Pinot Noirs and I was completely caught off guard when I came across this Evolution red blend from them on the shelf at Costco. At $9.99 this was clearly the least expensive wine I have ever seen from them. I moved in timidly, not sure exactly what I was buying. […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Series Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Of all the Kirkland Signature wines I've had in the past year or so, this is among the ones I looked most forward to digging into (some of the KS Chateauneufs too, and the Signature Series Malbec was outstanding). 2012 was such a banner growing year for Napa and I figured the Kirkland Napa Cab for […]
A Preview of My Latest Project for CostcoWineBlog Readers
CostcoWineBlog was founded on a whim. I shop at Costco regularly and love buying wine there so I started to write about it online. For six years I've been writing wine reviews regularly, and we've created this awesome community of people who love finding new wines to enjoy from Costco. In short, I'm not going anywhere. […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Merlot
There are quite a few Kirkland Signature Series bottles available at my Costco right now that have really grabbed my attention. I just reviewed and loved the Signature Series Mendoza Malbec. During my most recent visit, I found this Oakville Merlot, along with two other Kirkland Signature Series wines I'm really excited about: a 2012 Napa […]
2011 Bosco Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Decent value here (only $8.99 a bottle) in a satisfyingly simple, everyday drinker. There's really nothing to not like, except perhaps a little old world dustiness that may turn off a few drinkers. But I think this a pretty interesting wine for the money, and a good example of what you can get in this region […]
2011 Kirkland Signature Series Mendoza Malbec
This is one of those wines that just highlights why shopping for wine at Costco is such a pleasure. I've had several readers comment on the standard (non signature series) Kirkland Malbec which is about half the price of this one ($8.99 for the regular Kirkland Malbec vs $18.79 for Kirkland Signature Series that I […]
2006 Canonica a Cerreto Sandiavolo Toscana
I couldn't wait to try this wine. It had so many things going for it. 2006 vintage so it had some age. A perfect blend of 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot. And I'm hot for Super Tuscans at the moment, particularly those that fall into that $20-$30 range where you can find […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red
How can you tell a good wine from an excellent wine? One of our tests is to take them on a marathon and see how they perform. In this case, we ran with two Kirkland Signature wines: the 2012 Signature Merlot and Columbia Valley Red (which is pretty close to Bordeaux blend, with cabernet, merlot […]
2013 Domaine de Chene-Colombe Macon Villages
I first came across this wine in the 2011 vintage about 10 months ago, so was happy to see the 2013 appear at my Costco. After I reviewed the 2011 back in May of 2014 I had several readers write in that they really enjoyed this wine, and agreed with my take that this was […]
NV Pizzolato Fields Prosecco Brut Organic
I knew this would be a fun buy - Organic Prosecco at Costco for $8.99; it's hard to go wrong. And this bottle is exactly what you'd expect. I don't see much of a reason to go further upstream from here for an every day bubbly. Nice fruit; citrus flavors, apple, pear. Dry finish as expected, very crisp […]
2012 Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay
I'm happy to see Cambria wines back at Costco. They seemed to have disappeared from the stores near me for a while. My first spotting was back in November when I found and reviewed the excellent 2012 Julia’s Vineyard Pinot, which offers big time value for under $20. This Chardonnay, priced at $16.99, carries that same […]
2012 Alceno Premium 50 Barricas Red Blend
Here's another great value Spanish bottle that is only $11.99 at Costco. This one is a bit different of a blend than many of the other high value Spanish wines I've been writing about lately. This wine is 85% Syrah and 15% Monastrell. If you like Syrah with some character, this is the wine for […]
2011 Bodegas Mano a Mano Tempranillo
It's hard to believe this bottle was only $7.99 at Costco. This is an excellent Spanish Tempranillo at an unbeatable price. Dark, earthy fruit and spice on the nose; loads of dark fruit, blackberry, black cherry, anise, tar, with an extra dry, herbal noted finish. This wine pours dark into the glass and certainly has […]
2014 Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
The 2014 vintage of this wine was exactly as expected - signature New Zealand citrus and grassiness with loads of acidity at a good price ($8.99, consistent with last year). My review of the 2013 vintage of this wine sums up my feelings this year too. These are nice wines, perfect for summer weather, but […]
2011 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Red Blend
Merlot varietals have not fared well in the U.S. wine drinking circles over the past few decades, so more American winemakers are moving towards merlot-based blends…..just like the French have been doing for hundreds of years. (As with French Fries/frites and Napoleon pastries, sometimes the French come up with darn good gastronomical ideas.) Merlot is […]
2012 Altano Douro
[Our friends at The Fermented Fruit just reviewed this $9 Douro wine from Costco that also scored 91 points from Wine Spectator. Sounds like one to keep an eye out for. Read their full review here.]
2009 Bodega Los Aljibes Vina Aljibes Red Blend
I had a really cool experience when I was at Costco and purchased this wine. I encountered a guy scrolling through his iPhone and I just happened to glance at his screen in the hopes I might see him looking at this site, and alas...that's exactly what happened. We had a great conversation that followed […]
2013 Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay
I had mixed feelings going into this wine. I had heard good things, but was a little doubtful that it wouldn't deliver much for its $8.50 price tag at Costco. But long behold, this isn't a bad wine at all, and it turns out to be a pretty good value buy, particularly if you prefer […]
2011 E Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
I had to check my notes on this wine to make sure I got the price right. I paid only $11.99, and for that price this is a seriously good buy. Granted I have an affinity for Rhone wines, but this is a bottle that I'm going to stock up on in a big way. […]
10 Italian Wines We Enjoyed While Researching Our Italian Wine Book
10 Italian Wines We Love Looking for some Italian wines to try this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)? Well, it just so happens that we drank a whole lot of vino while researching our recently published book, Decoding Italian Wine. Here are 10 of our favorites, ordered from least expensive to priciest. We hope you enjoy them […]
2014 Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
If you enjoy the grassy acidity of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, than here's $7.99 well spent on your next trip to Costco. This wine is a Costco staple (in stock, most places, most of the time it seems) and the 2014 vintage is as fresh as could be, which is a trait I enjoy in […]
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