A great example of the variety at a fabulous price, the Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir from Costco.
Pinot Noir from Carneros, Napa Valley, California.
The Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir is available exclusively at Costco for just $9.99.
The Carneros AVA is the first wine region in California to be defined by climate. The cool winds and almost-daily, cool fog combine to make this a top region for the production of Pinot Noir.
“Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir is a classic blend of richness and elegance. The aromas of ripe cherry and rhubarb are counterbalanced by darker, black fruit and forest floor notes woven together with a hint of spice from French oak barrels.”
-Alison Crowe, Winemaker14.5% Alcohol
The 2016 Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir from the Napa Valley side of the Carneros AVA begins with very pleasing, classic Pinot Noir aromas of strawberry, cola and spice plus a bit of mint, cranberry and rhubarb. The smooth, balanced, medium to full-bodied wine tastes similar to the nose, with very true to form flavors. Cola, candied black cherry and lots of oaky spice all continue into the long, dry finish. It gains complexity as it has time in the glass so take your time and enjoy it.
This is a really nice example of the variety at a fabulous price — pretty much par for the course for Costco’s Kirkland Signature wines, but extra props here for accomplishing this with Pinot Noir from expensive Carneros no less. Pinot Noir is one of the hardest varieties to find good examples under $20, much less $10, but this one succeeds admirably.
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