$10 Single vineyard Chardonnay from a big name winemaker (Charles Smith), we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay.
Chardonnay from the Evergreen Vineyard in Washington State.
This Kirkland Signature wine is available exclusively at Costco for $9.99.
We're big fans of the wines of Charles Smith here at Reverse Wine Snob -- wines like the Substance Cabernet, Kung Fu Girl Riesling and the Boom Boom Syrah – so when the first vintage of this wine came out last year, we were quite excited to try out the new collaboration between his K Brands and Costco. Unfortunately that first vintage left us a bit disappointed. Let's see how this second vintage fares.
Chardonnay
Evergreen Vineyard
Winemaker Charles SmithVinted and Bottled by K Brands
14% Alcohol
The 2020 Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay opens with plenty of lemon, lime, tropical fruit and even a bit of an oily note on the bright nose. It's pleasing but actually a bit Sauvignon Blanc like, which we weren't expecting in a Chardonnay.
Taking a sip reveals tangy tropical fruit plus some apple pie notes and baking spice in this smooth, medium-bodied wine. It's a bit tastier than the previous vintage which we didn't think was anything extraordinary.
It ends dry with good length, a touch of toasty oak and lingering lemon notes.
This is a nice step up from last year's version and quite the deal for just $9.99.
You may also want to check out the other entries in this line, the Kirkland Signature K Vine Rosé and the Kirkland Signature K Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.
2020 Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay
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