Crowd-pleasing in just about every way. We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature California Red Blend, available in a 1.5L bottle at Costco.
A jammy, oaky and slightly sweet red blend of undisclosed varieties from California.
The Kirkland Signature California Red Blend is available exclusively at Costco for $7.99 (down $1 from the 2022 vintage) for a 1.5 liter bottle, the equivalent of $4 per 750ml bottle.
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From Costco:
This Kirkland Signature California Red Blend has flavors of dark ripe blackberry and red cherries complimented by toasted oak and baking spice notes, which lead to a bright fruit and smooth tannin finish. A perfect match for grilled steak dishes with mushrooms, chorizo, shrimp, lamb tacos, and barbecue pork.
Cellared and Bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections
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The 2023 Kirkland Signature California Red Blend opens with lots of jammy aromas of plum and other dark fruits. Some oaky spice, vanilla and more round things out.
Taking a sip reveals the wine to be rather jammy, oaky and sweet but it works and it will definitely please a crowd both because of the wine and the size of the bottle. Given the price per 750ml bottle works out to just $4, this offers a lot of value. We can’t get nearly as high as the Wine Enthusiast rating of 91, but it still gets to a Highly Recommended rating on our scale thanks to the extremely low price.
A nice streak of spice leads into the smooth, jammy, juicy and slightly sweet finish. It was perhaps a bit better on day 2 even after just being re-corked and left on the counter so you shouldn’t have any trouble getting at least a couple days out of this one. (If you want to make sure it lasts as long as possible, follow the instructions in our article Keeping It Fresh – How To Make Open Wine Last.
Fans of popular, slightly sweet red blends like Apothic will find a lot to like here. If you prefer more complex, dry wines, this may not be your cup of tea, but if you need multiple bottles for a party this is hard to beat for the price.
2023 Kirkland Signature California Red Blend
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