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 […]
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 […]
2013 Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir
Reviewed by CostcoWineBlog.com Contributor Michael S Ever since Sideways dissed merlot and made pinot noir the “cool red” in 2004, I’ve pretty much shunned pinot. (I’ve never handled “cool” well). Everyone once in a while I’d enjoy a Paso Robles or Oregon pinot with a meal but, generally, I found the pinot noir to range […]
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 […]
My Favorite Corkscrew is Only $2 And It's Awesome, With A Catch
I've opened my fair share of wine bottles over the years, some new, some really old, some opened in haste, others opened with extreme care. Finding a good corkscrew is not easy, and there's a ton of debate over which ones are best. I'm not going to tell you this one is the best, but […]
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 […]
Top 5 Kirkland Signature Wines To Look For In Your Warehouse Right Now
There are quite a few really enjoyable Kirkland wines available right now in Costco stores at very good prices. Keep in mind every store and area is different. You might not be able to find all of these, but what follows are some of our favorites from the past few months, ranked by our ratings from high […]
2013 Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
[Reviewed by Josh L] We drink a lot of Pinot Noirs, ranging from domestic California, Oregon and Washington State, to “old world” versions from Burgundy and “new world” iterations from New Zealand. And in all of the Pinot Noirs, from all the places in the world, of all vintages, cork vs. alternative tops, blends or […]
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