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 is a blend of seven varietals that come together to create an easy drinking, rich and enjoyable $10 bottle of wine. Nose has floral aromas, a little spice, and nutmeg perhaps. In the mouth, flavors are dark fruit and berry, followed by a touch of chocolate and pepper; the wine finishes dry and sticky in the mouth, overall pretty solid for a wine in this price range.
This is your everyday drinker, perfect for quick burgers on the grill, or pizza night. It's a super safe bet for almost any red wine fan, and as such, a good choice if you're looking for something to bring to a party. I'd like to keep a few of these bottles on hand given their versatility. Recommended.
CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 87 Points (bonus for value)
Jon Kling says
I stopped by the Costco store Sandy Springs on Wednesday in hopes of finding several bottles of wine on your Blog. They do not have the Valley View Winery Rogue Red Blend in stock or in their computer system. I don't know what is going on with that...and since there was no item # I couldn't give much info other than the wine name. Any ideas where I might find this one? Could they possibly have at the North Point Mall store? Thanks. Jon Kling
admin says
Jon, thanks the note. I think this one may be west coast only. Mine was in Oregon Costcos