Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – Quite Nice

High quality for just 10 bucks? We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco.

Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged in a combination of American and French oak.

This wine is available exclusively at Costco for just $9.99. It is made by winemaker Alison Crowe who makes a number of the Kirkland Signature wines including the excellent Kirkland Carneros Pinot Noir.

 
From the bottle:

Flavors of cherry, ripe plums, and black currants combine with savory notes of black tea and leather. American oak delivers a touch of vanilla while French oak contributes character, rich tannins, and complexity to the wine.

Alison Crowe, Winemaker

Cellared & Bottled by DC Flynt MW Domaines & Estates
14.0% Alcohol

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Today we’re revisiting a wine that we have thoroughly enjoyed in the past, over many vintages. And while some of those vintages have been better than others, this bottle has always been worth the price. Let’s check out the 2023.

The 2023 Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon begins with a pleasing aroma of black cherry, plum, vanilla and other oaky spice plus lots of cedar and some nice minty herbal notes. It’s a good start.

Taking a sip reveals a smooth and soft mouthfeel with vanilla-soaked and juicy dark berry fruit in this balanced wine. This vintage has perhaps a bit less oak influence that the 2022 but like that wine it also seems to have a bit of residual sugar, adding to the mass appeal. It does need a good amount of air to be ready to drink, however, so give it some time.

Touches of mocha lead into the dry, quite long finish of lingering vanilla. It was similar on day 2. We liked this vintage a bit better than the last one, bumping up the Taste Rating to an 8. This is a very nice Cab for just $10.

 
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Review Summary

Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Quite Nice

High quality for just 10 bucks? We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco.

Editor's Rating:
8

Pros

• Just $10
• 89-90 points

Cons

• Seems to have a bit of residual sugar