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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …