Here's a wine that's always a personal favorite and a popular one among readers, the KS Willamette Pinot, which comes in at $14.99, a bargain price for Pinots from this area and a pretty nice wine this year as well. I found this wine to be incredibly well balanced and interesting, especially considering it in […]
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, […]
2013 Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Pinot noir fans take note of this one. Costco's price is $22.99 and the wine is worth every penny (Wine.com sells it on sale for $29). This is a lovely Pinot that pours dark and rich in the glass, leading you to believe it's an entirely different wine. But once you get into it, it's […]
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 […]
2014 Kirkland Signature Russian River Pinot Noir
Sometimes I find myself in a situation where the wine is just ok but it's fairly priced at Costco and therefore it becomes hard to beat up on it too much. This is one of those wines. And I've held similar feelings about past vintages of this wine too. It's a Russian River Pinot for $12.99. […]
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 […]
2014 Wines by Joe Pinot Gris
I thought this was a nice, bright and crisp white from Oregon that's a good buy for $9.69. We enjoyed it on one of those semi-cool evenings we get in Atlanta this time of year and it was a welcome change from many of the bigger reds that I tend to consume during the winter months. I […]
2012 Castello di Uzzano Chianti Classico
I always enjoy buying Chianti Classicos at Costco because the prices are hard to beat, they are typically in the $13-19 range and the wines usually taste great. This is a DOCG bottle that I found for $13.99. I found it right next to another of my favorite Costco Chianti Classicos, the Castello di Monsanto […]
2013 Decoy Sonoma County Red Wine
Decoy is the second label for Duckhorn and they are generally a safe bet if you're looking for good wines at a fair price. This red blend, made from grapes harvested across 16 different Sonoma vineyards, hits the mark and does so for $16.99, which is a healthy discount from the wine's $25 retail price tag. The blend has a bit […]
NV Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut
I have definitely purchased these Kirkland Champagnes in the past, but just realized after searching through the archives, that I must not have reviewed them for some reason. Perhaps I purchased for a dinner party and didn't make notes. Regardless, this is a real deal Champagne, meaning it is from the Champagne region of France. […]
2012 Villa Antinori Toscana
This bottle is always a go-to for me, whether I'm at a restaurant looking for a reasonably priced wine I know I can depend on, or if I'm just looking for a versatile, food friendly bottle that I can always put on the table no matter who's sitting around it. For $16.99 at Costco, this bottle […]
2014 Black Box Valle Central Chile Cabernet Sauvignon
I know, boxed wine...you pass right by it in the aisle because it can't be any good, right? I have to say, I've found many of them, including this Black Box Cabernet from Costco, to be alright, provided you understand what you're buying and why you're buying it. These reasons are either: a) you drink […]
8 Secrets to Scoring Wine Deals at Costco
[I contributed the following story to TheDailyMeal.com. This is a good overview on things to keep in mind whenever you are buying wine, or many other things, at Costco.] 8 Secrets to Scoring Wine Deals at Costco When buying wine at Costco, you’ll want to get the most bang for your buck by Andrew Cullen There’s nothing quite like […]
2004 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904
After I tasted and reviewed the 2001 vintage of this wine just a few months ago, I went back to Costco to buy more. At $40 I thought this was the steal of all steals and pretty much said as much in my review, giving it a nice 93 point rating (Parker has gone 96 pts […]
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