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 […]
2012 The Sum from The Seventy Five Wine Company
I haven't reviewed one of The Sum red blends in quite a while but I was looking forward to this 2012 vintage, which was a stellar season for California. Plus, this wine is made by Tuck Beckstoffer, a legend of the area, and The Sum marks the lowest entry point I've seen into his wines. The […]
A Special Look At The Wines of Moldova and Chateau Purcari
While this blog is 98% focused on Costco wine, occasionally I like to branch out and cover other areas of the wine industry that seem timely or interesting to me at the moment. I’m a big fan of always exploring the full world of wine, and that stretches way beyond the areas that are most […]
2013 Francis Coppola Black Label Diamond Collection Claret
I'm writing this from the 62nd floor of the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas where I am staying for work, but I never forget my duties to this site. A few readers have asked my opinion of the Coppola wines at Costco and as I went out to the nearby Walgreens (bottom of Planet Hollywood), […]
CostcoWineBlog.com’s Highest Rated Wines of 2015
First off, thanks so much for visiting and supporting this site. It's been seven years since we started this site, and it began completely on a whim as I posted random stories online about buying wine at Costco. At that point I never thought it would have the readership and following that it does now. So […]
2014 Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon
I found this to be a decent buy for an $8 Chilean Cab. The wine is certainly not without its faults but overall in this price range you can't really complain. The wine is dark, inky purple on the pour. Campfire, toasted wood on the nose with some spice notes. Initial flavors of black currant and […]
2001 La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904
This is an unbelievable buy at Costco if you can still find it. This wine was held back by the producer to age for 10 years and is making its way through stores now. But don't expect it to last. Robert Parker rated the wine 96 points and it can be scored at Costco for […]
NV Bocelli Prosecco
This Prosecco is exactly what you think it will be, and I guess hope it to be too. $13, light, a slight mineral character, citrus, white peach, dry finish. The wine had medium to low acidity. We enjoyed it on a crisp Atlanta evening with some friends who are visiting from out of town. They are still […]
2013 Dobbes Family Estate Grand Assemblage Pinot Noir
This is a lovely Oregon Pinot at Costco for $19.99 and a perfect companion for almost any food. We enjoyed this on a crisp fall evening with butternut squash ravioli (also from Costco, if you haven't tried it yet, you should) and it was a great accompaniment. Good pinots like this are so versatile, and […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I usually find the Kirkland Signature wines to offer at the very least a good wine for the money, but I'm going to have to recommend steering clear of this one. I haven't reviewed one of the Kirkland Alexander Valley Cabs since the 2007 vintage and I reread my notes on that one which I noted as being […]
2012 Ramos Premium Red Alentejano
An absolute gem of a red wine drinking perfectly right now. This was a surprise find for $16 at my Costco. When I'm looking for a very nice wine at a good price, I typically gravitate to Spain and Portugal. In this case I actually had a higher priced Rioja in my hand and made […]
2013 Ca' Momi Rosso di Napa
Just as I was leaving the wine aisle, this bottle for $7.99 caught my eye. In passing I mistook this for an Italian wine, so the irony of seeing Napa Valley listed on the label through me for a loop. I was already buying five bottles, all of which were priced more than this one, […]
2012 Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz
This McLaren Vale Shiraz from Two Hands hits big in every way. I have tried prior vintages of the higher priced Bella's Garden Shiraz from Two Hands and thoroughly enjoyed them. This lower priced entry ($26 at my Costco) turned out to be a real find. I posted a photo to Twitter showing how the Costco bin […]
Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs NV
A California bubbly can be a nice change of pace now and then. I'm a fan of Gloria Ferrar over in Sonoma, and have had good experiences with Domaine Chandon, which is located in Yountville with the grapes for this wine coming from Carneros. It had been a while since I had a Domaine Chandon […]
2013 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
I didn't hesitate for long dropping this one in my cart. I'm a big fan of Stags Leap wines and you rarely see a Stags Cabernet for the price I found this bottle at ($19.99). And the wine was exactly what I hoped it would be - a big, rich, nicely structured red. It has […]
2013 King Estate Acrobat Pinot Gris
I thought this was an amazing buy for only $11 at Costco. I'm a fan of King Estate wines, so was anxious to dig into this bottle which is priced below their other wines that you can frequently find at Costco too. For an entry level white, regardless of your favorite varietal, this is one […]
2012 Shea Wine Cellars Estate Pinot Noir
Unlike the less expensive wines available at Costco and reviewed here (like the well-regarded/excellent Schug), this is a complex and full-bodied Pinot Noir. While Shea's vineyard and estate fruit hearkens from the same area in Oregon as Domaine Serene (the wineries are only about 5 miles as the crow flies) and Ken Wright (who uses […]
2013 Vina Maipo Vitral Sauvignon Blanc
Sometimes I forget about the white wines from South America, and this one that I purchased at my Costco for only $8.79 reminded me of the great value you can get from whites (and reds) from this area. We prepared some Mahi and Brussel spouts on a hot Atlanta day, and this wine was perfect before, during […]
Segura Viudas Brut Cava
This is a fun find at Costco for $7.99. It's a nice summer bubbly, more on the dry end, perfect for before or after a meal. And it's a much more affordable option compared to pricey Champagne, which I still love, just can't afford all the time. It's nice to substitute a bottle like this or […]
2014 Fess Parker Chardonnay Santa Barbara
It takes an unusually talented cowboy to make an excellent wine in Santa Barbara – or so it would appear. Take Fess Parker – actor who became famous portraying Daniel Boone on television for seven years. After that acting gig, he purchased farmland in Santa Ynez Valley and began producing wine. He ended his acting […]
2014 Au Contraire Russian River Chardonnay
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 […]
A To Z Oregon Pinot Noir (A Vertical Tasting, 2012 and 2013)
[Reviewed by Josh L] Recently I had the rare – and accidental – opportunity to do a “vertical” tasting after buying two bottles of wine at Costco. In the store, I wasn't fully paying attention, and after arriving home, I learned that I had one each of the 2012 and 2013 vintages of the A […]
2013 Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir
This is a signature Sonoma Russian River Pinot at a pretty good price at Costco. I bought it for $15.99, but I've seen it going closer to $20 at most other outlets. I thought it was right in line at the $16 mark, not more, not less. It's a light and easy drinking wine. A […]
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