Today we finally published the Italian wine book we've been working on for the past year. It is called "Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner's Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the 'Land of Wine.'" This has been a fun project, and really helped me gain a deeper understanding of Italian wine […]
2010 Cune Rioja Crianza
This is a very nice $11 Costco Rioja that is ready to drink right now. This wine stood out to me because it was lighter in body than I expected but carried strong flavor, smooth throughout and a good finish. Perfect to pair with almost any cuisine. There are not going to be many bottles […]
2003 Chateau Potensac Medoc
The following is a guest review from BernieTheWineSlut who discovered the 2003 vintage of the Chateau Potensac at Costco for only $35. This a great Bordeaux at a great price, and one that I'll be keeping an eye out for at my Costcos. The last time I saw the Potensacs at Costco was the prized […]
2013 Kirkland Signature 10-Year Tawny Port
Like McDonald’s McRib, Costco trots out its special Kirkland Signature 10 Year Tawny Porto every once in a while. However, unlike the McRib, this port is both a value and very tasty. Clear brick color, smoothly spiced with raisin, light cherry, caramel, some orange and smoke on the palate. It ends with a wonderfully smooth […]
2011 Churchills Estates Douro
Right alongside Spain in my book for value wines right now is Portugal. It just seems like almost every bottle I buy from Portugal would satisfy me had I paid twice as much for it. And this Douro bottle fits in that group. This, to me, drinks like a $25-$30 wine. It's a big, luscious wine, […]
2011 Kirkland Signature Series Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Cuvee
I'm a big fan of a lot of Napa's mountain cabs -Diamond, Howell, Spring, Atlas Peak - and they typically carry with them a price tag starting at $40 and going up from there. So it was a nice treat to see the Kirkland Signature Series Mountain Cuvee at stores and priced at only $19.99. And […]
2011 Gerard Bertrand Syrah-Grenache Languedoc
This red blend from France's (Southern) Languedoc region is an excellent wine and it was only $9.99 at my Costco store. It is a blend of Syrah and Grenache, two varietals that both thrive in the southern parts of France. The wine is drinking at a perfect point right now, having spent a little time […]
2013 Amalgama Lagar De Bezana
I had posted about this wine before on Twitter/FB since it was on sale for $8.99, down from a normal price of $15. I figured with such a steep discount it had to be worth a shot. But this wine came up a bit short for me, even at the very reasonable $8.99 price tag. I […]
2013 Dr Wagner Riesling Kabinett
Our friends over The Fermented Fruit reviewed a Costco Riesling they enjoyed. Click on over to read their review. "I don't drink many Rieslings, mostly because I'm not a huge fan of sweetness in my wines. Rieslings are however considered to be amongst the greatest age-worthy white wines, and they aren't always very sweet, if […]
2011 WillaKenzie Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir
I enjoyed this wine, but was hoping for just a bit more depth for an Oregon Pinot that Costco was selling for $19.69, and one that is priced closer to $30 elsewhere. Everything here is really enjoyable and I love my Oregon Pinots (almost as much as my Oregon Ducks, even though that loss last […]
2012 Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
This was a pleasant, food friendly Chardonnay that I found to be a decent buy for $15.99 at Costco. This Chardonnay falls more into the creamy, oaky style than I normally prefer, but it was delivered in such subtle doses and balanced so nicely that I came to rather enjoy the wine by the end […]
2012 Kendall Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay
I've always enjoyed the Grand Reserve Chardonnays from Kendall Jackson because they taste great and the Costco price is always remarkable. For 2012, which was a banner growing year in California, the Grand Reserve returns to Costco shelves, and for the bargain price of $12.99. Do a quick search online and see how many online […]
2011 Louis Latour Pouilly-Fuisse Chardonnay
Louis Latour is an wine-exporting legend. They are negociants who bring a sizeable number of decent French wines to foreign markets dating back to the 70’s, if not before. Among their bestknown exports is the Pouilly-Fuisse. Occasionally, it will appear on Costco’s shelves – most recently in 2010. Well, it’s back […]
2011 Pinoylet Garnacha
A nice buy on this Spanish Garnacha for only $10.79 at Costco. It seems like these inexpensive Spanish reds just keep rolling into Costco stores, which is a great opportunity for us. I really don't think there are many other reds for $10 that taste this good. This wine isn't going to redefine everything you […]
2013 Frogs Leap Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc
This is one of those insta-purchase Costco wines for me. I'm a big fan of Frog's Leap wines, have visited and greatly enjoyed the winery, and am sitting on some nice Rutherford Cabs from them that are aging in the cellar. I'd had the 2013 Sauv Blanc at a dinner a few months back and […]
2012 St Urbans-Hof Mosel Riesling
This is a beautiful Riesling for $15.99 at my Costco. I was looking for a bit of a different white wine to review that would be really food friendly, and this turned out to be just the right pick. Mosel is the epicenter of many awesome dry Rieslings, and while this bottle has a touch of sweetness […]
2008 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva
I've always enjoyed the Montecillo Riojas and was pumped to see a 2008 Reserva hit Costco shelves for only $10.99. This is a great bargain on a solid wine for red fans that's already aged and ready to enjoy now. Dried floral nose with some spice; on the palate flavors of dark fruit, with leather […]
2013 Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose
I've been meaning to get around to trying this Costco Rose. It's been a reader favorite, a frequently mentioned wine across the social networks and was priced at $18.99 at my Costco, which I think is an ok price (I've seen it elsewhere closer to $15). We decided to pair this on a summer day with […]
2010 Gordon Estate Columbia Valley Merlot
I realized it had been a while since we reviewed a Merlot so I was excited to find one from Columbia Valley for $14.99 on my latest trip to Costco. This wine really surprised me, and I'm generally more of a Merlot lover than hater anyway, but this is really a nicely assembled wine with […]
2013 Lagar de Cervera Albarino Rias Baixas
Albarinos are such a good go-to white wine for the summer months, and this bottle is a stellar Costco purchase for $14.99, representing about the best quality I've had in these wines at this price from the Rias Baixas region of Spain. It seems like Albarino really started to catch on in the US over the […]
2011 Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon
The following is a guest review of a Costco wine compliments of the fine folks at The Fermented Fruit. On a recent trip to Costco in Arlington I was originally on the hunt for one of my new favorite Spanish bargains, the Tarima Hill Old Vine Monastrell, when I spotted the Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon […]
2011 Sparrow Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon
If you are an impatient wine drinker, you don’t want to read this review. But for those of us willing to wait a bit for the good stuff, then you need to check out the Sparrow Hawk 2011 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Under $20 Napa Cabs….that are good….are hard to find. In the past, I’ve relied […]
2013 Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Talk about a tangy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc...this wine takes it to new heights. This wine has a huge spicy, acidic finish, that I really enjoyed given the super hot Atlanta summer day on which I enjoyed it. But outside of an environment like that, it may be a little much for some wine fans. […]
2012 Bridlewood Red Blend 175
A very decent California syrah-blend for $10? Yup. Bridlewood is a winery that made its reputation producing some very nice syrah-based wines at the $20-30 price point. For the first time, in memory, one of its offerings has arrived at Costco and is being sold at a marked-down price of $10.49. It is comprised of […]
2011 Tarima Hill Old Vine Monastrell
Today we have a guest wine review from the Fermented Fruit, looking at a wine we've reviewed and greatly enjoyed in previous vintages. Sounds like the 2011 is a winner too. Bodegas Volver produces wines from it's extensive holdings of approximately 834 acres spread across the Spanish wine regions of Alicante, Jumilla and La Mancha. […]
2011 Senorio de Barahonda Barrica
I've been loving the Spanish wines making their way into Costco recently and this big red blend falls in line nicely, offering huge flavor and complexity for only $10.99. These Spanish reds (and even the recent whites like this Albarino) offer just ridiculous value compared to what you will find from other places in the […]
NV Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
This is an interesting pick for a light, refreshing summer wine that's a bit different than others you are probably drinking. This Portuguese white has a little effervescence to it and at only $6.59 is a good one to stock up on if you enjoy this style. I would definitely recommending trying a bottle though […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape
Alright, here's one I know a lot of readers have been interested in - the 2012 vintage of the always awesome Kirkland Chateauneuf. I've been anxiously waiting to get my hands on one of these given the amount of reader comments I've already received singing the praises of the current offering. And I'm a fan […]
2012 Stags Leap Wine Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
I was excited to find this bottle priced at $16.99 at Costco. At the time, I knew it was typically much more and after searching online I found the regular price tips closer to $26-$28 with a few online outlets going down to $20 [NOTE 7/24: we've been informed by readers that some Costco stores […]
90 Point Rated Costco Wines from 2014 So Far
Since it's right around mid-year, I wanted to take a minute to outline the wines that we've really enjoyed so far in 2014. Below is a list of wines that we scored 90 points or above, and that we highly recommend you keep an eye out for at Costco. Most of these will be gone, […]
2011 Bodegas la Magdelena Sueno Tempranillo
My string of inexpensive Spanish gems continues with this Tempranillo from the Ribera del Jucar region. This is a $13.99 wine at Costco that drinks with the elegance of something you'd normally pay $25-$30 for. I'm a big fan. Nose is floral, a little perfume; tight tannins and a big body on this wine, leading […]
2013 Vina San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
This Chilean bottle is definitely a different style of Sauvignon Blanc, a little more mineral and earthy than those you will find in other parts of the world. It took me a little while to warm up to it, and while it has a little unpleasantness toward the finish, the rest of the experience helps […]
2012 Bodegas La Cana Albarino Rias Baixas
I really enjoy Albarinos in the summer so I was excited to see one from the famed Rias Baixas region in Spain for only $9.99 at Costco. At most wine shops Albarinos from the same area start closer to $15 and many approach $20-$25. So this was a good buy right out of the gate, and after […]
2008 Pieza El Caidero Calatayud
After just wrapping up my review of the 2008 Odipus Old Vines Grenache, which I found to be outstanding for only $8.49, here's another gem from Spain priced just a few dollars more at $11.99. I remain convinced that some of the best white wine and red wine values right now can be found from Spain. […]
2009 Vina Eguia Rioja Riserva
The 2007 vintage of this wine was an absolute standout when I reviewed it two years ago. For $10, it may have been the best inexpensive red wine I found at Costco during the whole year. I was really excited to see it back in stores now, in the 2009 vintage, and it was even […]
2008 Odipus Old Vines Grenache
Here's a stunner for only $8.49. This might be one of the best value priced wines I've seen at Costco this year. The bottle is affixed with a big red band on the top to show off its 91 point Parker score, and in this case I think Parker was right on the money. Smells and tastes […]
2012 Kirkland Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay
Editor's Note: An interesting thing happened as we reviewed this year's Kirkland Russian River Chardonnay. Two of us (myself and Michael) tasted the wine on our own, independently without each other knowing, and we came to two completely different conclusions. This is a first for the site, but I'm kind of glad it happened. This really […]
2011 Pendulum Columbia Valley Red Blend
I love finding good solid red blends at Costco for a good price. I found the recently reviewed Valley View Winery Rogue Red Blend to be a good contender in this crowd, and this bottle from Walla Walla, WA impressed as well, priced just a few dollars more ($12.99) than the Rogue Red ($9.99). I'm not […]
2012 Foxglove Chardonnay
I'm not sure why (summertime perhaps, and Sauv Blancs are wearing me out) but I've been gravitating toward a lot of the Costco Chardonnays that I've found stocked at the stores around the Atlanta area. One thing that stands out from my sampling is that Chardonnay lends itself to much different characteristics depending on where it […]
2012 Sparrow Hawk Reserve Chardonnay
The Sparrow Hawk doesn't actually exist. In the U.S. it is a misnomer for the sharp-shinned hawk, although it might also be used to refer to a kestral or a Cooper’s hawk. In sharp contrast to misnamed birding designations, 2012 Sparrow Hawk Reserve Chardonnay actually does exist and is being sold at Costco for $12.99. […]
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