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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
I’ve seen a few of our Twitter followers post photos of the Kirkland Signature Prosecco so I was looking forward to giving it a shot. And I’m glad I did. At $7.49 this is a Prosecco bargain, tasting just like other Proseccos I’ve enjoyed that cost twice as much in some cases. After the fizz …
Now that summer is here, it’s time for the influx of white wine reviews because I truly enjoy whites with the hot weather and much of the summer cuisine we cook around the house. Last week I reviewed the Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, which I found to be a well assembled wine but not exactly to my …
This is a Sonoma County Chardonnay staple that was $19.99 at my Costco, and from what I’ve seen that price is $2-$4 less than almost anywhere else. This wine is not my favorite style of Chardonnay, just a tad too oaky and buttery for my tastes, but it delivers exactly what many Chardonnay fans love and it does it …
Here’s a nice inexpensive summer treat at Costco. The Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc is priced at $7.99 and it’s exactly what you expect and want from a New Zealand style Sauv Blanc – it’s packed with tarty citrus flavor, just perfect to enjoy outside on a hot summer day. Super clear on the pour, the nose …
If you walk into Costco and have $20 to spend on wine you’d be served quite nicely buying a bottle of this Chianti. This is a splendid Italian offering that was $18 at my Costco. It’s just an elegant wine, perfect in so many ways, that is an incredible find in this price range. I’m …
Finding good, drinkable reds for $10 or less is never an easy task. Most have something funky on the finish or lack any real discernible flavor. But Costco seems to have a knack for sniffing out good wines at really good price points. The Rogue Red blend from Valley View Winery priced at $9.99 falls into that bucket for me. This wine …
Here’s a nice little Spanish red blend that is just bursting at the seams with fruit flavor. It’s a 2010 but tastes like it was bottled yesterday. The blend is equal parts Garnacha, Monastrell and Syrah, and it comes in at the awesome Costco price of $9.99. As far as under $10 bottles go, I …
I’m thrilled to see an influx of South African wines making their way into Costco stores, as it represents an exciting region to explore and one that is producing excellent wines for the money. This Sauvignon Blanc is a prime example, priced at $11.99 at my Costco; this wine is crisp, acidic, packed with great …
I was excited to see a White Burgundy at Costco priced at $13.99, and knew right away that I had to give this wine a shot. But my excitement leveled off as we got into this one. I found it to be a simple Chardonnay, light on flavor, that was really easy to drink of …
Time flies. It’s hard to believe we’re drinking 2013 wines already. The Brancott Sauvignon Blanc is consistently a good buy year after year for fans of New Zealand style whites and this year’s wine is right on par with past vintages. This 2013 bottle was priced at $8.99 at my Costco. There might be a …