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 […]
2012 Beaulieu Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Beaulieu is one of the grande dames of California winemaking – they’ve been producing world-class wines since before most of us were born. And these folks know how to make cabernet wines – their George LaTour line of $100+ wines consistently garner great reviews. In the past, they’ve sold their entry level Rutherford cab wines […]
2010 Kirkland Signature Series Brunello di Montalcino
This Kirkland Brunello has been one of the most talked about wines among our readers and now that I finally found it at my local Costco, I can jump into the conversation and state that I'm in complete agreement, and this is clearly one of the best buys in Costco stores today. If you're a […]
2013 Dobbes Family Estate Crater View Vineyard Rogue Valley Grenache Blanc
I'm a huge fan of Grenache and Grenache Blanc. In France's Rhone Valley and Spain, the grapes thrive and produce wines that I've always enjoyed, as regular readers of this site will note. What we've seen in the last 5-7 years is more winemakers on the West Coast begin to put serious effort behind their […]
2010 Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva
I finally found it at my Costco - the Kirkland Rioja that so many readers have been raving about. I'm a little late to the ball game on this one, and several readers have posted tasting notes on this wine in the comments sections of our other reviews. And I'm thrilled to finally be able […]
Fonseca Bin No 27 Port
I'm pretty inconsistent with my port consumption, but I love them more every time I indulge. After a big meal, there is just nothing quite like sitting down with the gentle sweetness of a decent glass of port. The $12.79 price tag at Costco on this bottle is by far the lowest I've ever seen. […]
2013 Las Vertientes Benchmark Reserva Red
Here's one of those wines you might not buy unless you read this site. I was going to walk right past this bottle, simply for the fact that nothing jumped out at me at first, and I wasn't clear what it is. I'm still not clear what it is but something did jump out at […]
2015 Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
I review the Brancott Sauvignon Blanc every year, and almost always go 87 points on it. This year's vintage is no exception. These Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs are pretty consistent and if you enjoy their style, then this year's Brancott will find favor with you as well. In my review of the '14 Brancott I mention […]
2012 Trapiche Broquel Cabernet Sauvignon
There's nothing wrong with this Argentinian Cabernet that was on sale for $8.99 ($3 off). As far as inexpensive, sub $15 Cabernet goes, this would fall on the higher end in my opinion (and Wine Enthusiast gave it 90 points, if you're a points person). There's a little funk on the finish that I hope shakes off […]
NV Cava Parxet Cuvee 21 Brut
With New Year's around the corner I thought I'd try one of the simple, inexpensive bubbly bottles that I've seen consistently at a few of the Costco stores near me. The other bubbly that Costco carries that might be a New Year's winner is the Kirkland Signature Champagne, which is an actual Champagne and quite […]
2014 Chateau Ste Michelle ‘Indian Wells’ Chardonnay
We’ve come across a particularly nice Chardonnay value in the Costco aisle offered by the Washington wine powerhouse, Chateau Ste. Michelle. This is not a boutique wine: CSM is the state’s oldest (and one of its largest) wineries. The winemakers at CSM know winemaking (especially riesling and chardonnay). This particular chardonnay wine is from their […]
2012 Canoe Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
I'm liking this WA State Cab for $14.99. Over the last hour it's developed into an expressive and rather interesting wine in this price range. I typically do enjoy Northwest reds, and went into this one with fair expectations, but have to say it certainly met, if not exceeded those. Costco's price on this wine […]
2013 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Good California Cabs are hard to come by for under $15 (although at Costco you can do ok), but when you make that jump to the next price bracket ($20-$30) you really get a big jump up in quality. I've always found the Beringer Knights Valley Cabs to be a strong buy in this range and at […]
2014 King Estate Acrobat Pinot Gris
Just a few months ago I tried the 2013 vintage of this wine, and I was so impressed that I bought a few more. As it goes at Costco if you don't look carefully, different vintages of the same wines can share the same bin. This is a key reason why you should always dig […]
2012 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Maclura
Domaine du Pegau is a huge name in winemaking in the Rhone region of France, primarily from the excellent wines produced in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, of which I have a couple in my cellar since after every bottle I try I only want to stock up on more. I had never tried their standard Cotes du Rhone […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Meritage
Upon opening. this wine was a bit on the spicy side with a heavy alcohol laden finish (the wine is 14.2% which some might say is too high but it's really not that outrageous for a Napa red). As the wine matured with some air, it really developed into a pretty decent drink for only $10.99. Peppery […]
2013 Charles & Charles Chardonnay
Charles & Charles is a collaboration between Charles Smith (of his namesake winery and K Vintners) and Charles Bieler. Smith is a former rock band manager and while on the road developed a particularly good sense for rockstar wines. A self-taught winemaker, Smith’s wines have garnered a lot of media attention and furrowed brows by […]
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