I knew this would be a fun buy – Organic Prosecco at Costco for $8.99; it’s hard to go wrong. And this bottle is exactly what you’d expect. I don’t see much of a reason to go further upstream from here for an every day bubbly. Nice fruit; citrus flavors, apple, pear. Dry finish as expected, very crisp …
I’m happy to see Cambria wines back at Costco. They seemed to have disappeared from the stores near me for a while. My first spotting was back in November when I found and reviewed the excellent 2012 Julia’s Vineyard Pinot, which offers big time value for under $20. This Chardonnay, priced at $16.99, carries that same …
Here’s another great value Spanish bottle that is only $11.99 at Costco. This one is a bit different of a blend than many of the other high value Spanish wines I’ve been writing about lately. This wine is 85% Syrah and 15% Monastrell. If you like Syrah with some character, this is the wine for …
It’s hard to believe this bottle was only $7.99 at Costco. This is an excellent Spanish Tempranillo at an unbeatable price. Dark, earthy fruit and spice on the nose; loads of dark fruit, blackberry, black cherry, anise, tar, with an extra dry, herbal noted finish. This wine pours dark into the glass and certainly has …
The 2014 vintage of this wine was exactly as expected – signature New Zealand citrus and grassiness with loads of acidity at a good price ($8.99, consistent with last year). My review of the 2013 vintage of this wine sums up my feelings this year too. These are nice wines, perfect for summer weather, but …
Merlot varietals have not fared well in the U.S. wine drinking circles over the past few decades, so more American winemakers are moving towards merlot-based blends…..just like the French have been doing for hundreds of years. (As with French Fries/frites and Napoleon pastries, sometimes the French come up with darn good gastronomical ideas.) Merlot is …
[Our friends at The Fermented Fruit just reviewed this $9 Douro wine from Costco that also scored 91 points from Wine Spectator. Sounds like one to keep an eye out for. Read their full review here.]
Finding good Red Burgundy at a decent price is tough, so I was curious how this $20 bottle from Costco would show. Overall, I found it to be an ok buy, hard to beat for the money, but not the hidden value Pinot I had hoped for. Pleasant nose, fresh berries with some smoke and perfume; the …
I had a really cool experience when I was at Costco and purchased this wine. I encountered a guy scrolling through his iPhone and I just happened to glance at his screen in the hopes I might see him looking at this site, and alas…that’s exactly what happened. We had a great conversation that followed …
I had mixed feelings going into this wine. I had heard good things, but was a little doubtful that it wouldn’t deliver much for its $8.50 price tag at Costco. But long behold, this isn’t a bad wine at all, and it turns out to be a pretty good value buy, particularly if you prefer …
I had to check my notes on this wine to make sure I got the price right. I paid only $11.99, and for that price this is a seriously good buy. Granted I have an affinity for Rhone wines, but this is a bottle that I’m going to stock up on in a big way. …
10 Italian Wines We Love Looking for some Italian wines to try this Valentine’s Day (and beyond)? Well, it just so happens that we drank a whole lot of vino while researching our recently published book, Decoding Italian Wine. Here are 10 of our favorites, ordered from least expensive to priciest. We hope you enjoy them …
If you enjoy the grassy acidity of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs, than here’s $7.99 well spent on your next trip to Costco. This wine is a Costco staple (in stock, most places, most of the time it seems) and the 2014 vintage is as fresh as could be, which is a trait I enjoy in …
Here’s a great value buy that was recommended by a reader of the site. It’s hard to believe we’re already drinking 2014 wines (reds particularly) and this wine tastes fresh and juicy like it was bottled yesterday. Made from high elevation organic grapes grown in the Malbec mecca of Mendoza, it’s hard to go wrong …
The Frescobaldi Nipozzano is one of my go-to bottles, versatile for almost any occasion, and a real treat for only $18.99 at Costco. I’ve enjoyed many of Frescobaldi’s wines over the years. They make some excellent wines at the high and low ends, and they are generally a good name to remember when perusing any …