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To commemorate the publishing on our new book, Decoding Italian Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Grapes, Regions, Practices and Culture of the “Land of Wine,” I will be reviewing a string of what I think (and hope) will be awesome Italian wines I found at Costco in December.  I’ll also throw in some tidbits from …

Read More about 2008 Villa di Capezzana Carmignano

It’s always difficult to find the perfect Thanksgiving wine that everyone will unanimously agree pairs perfect with the hodge podge of food and flavors that are typically served on Thanksgiving tables around the country.  I tend to opt for a variety of different wines, and enjoy tasting them all at the same time with the …

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I adore this wine and it’s hard to believe it’s only $20.  Julia’s Vineyard Pinot makes an occasional appearance at Costco and it’s a must buy when it does.  Consistently year to year this Pinot overdelivers.  It’s a big balanced and interestingly complex wine for its price range. Lively aromas, floral and peppery, the wine …

Read More about 2012 Cambria Julia’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

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 …

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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 …

Read More about 2013 Kirkland Signature 10-Year Tawny Port

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 …

Read More about 2011 Kirkland Signature Series Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Cuvee

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 …

Read More about 2011 Gerard Bertrand Syrah-Grenache Languedoc

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 …

Read More about 2013 Dr Wagner Riesling Kabinett