Kirkland Signature Malbec – Solid For $7

It won’t blow your socks off but the Costco Kirkland Signature Malbec is well worth the tiny price tag.

100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which is pretty amazing at this low price.

The Kirkland Signature Malbec is available exclusively at Costco for just $6.99. It is made by Broquel Winery, who make some tasty Malbec in their own right.

We’ve been tasting and reviewing the Kirkland Malbec going back to the 2009 vintage and unlike a lot of the other Costco wines, the quality on this one seems to bounce around a good bit. I think it’s possible the producer has changed over the years as Costco previously didn’t reveal who made it on the label like they do now (Broquel Winery). In any case, this latest 2017 vintage is a solid one.

The 2017 Kirkland Signature Malbec begins with pleasing aromas of plum, blackberry and a little spice. The medium-bodied wine tastes ripe and juicy and not nearly as oaky as the last vintage we tried. Smooth and easy drinking, it’s solid for $7 but a little bit one dimensional and nowhere near the level of the Exquisite Collection Malbec from Aldi at the same price. It ends with lingering tart fruit and a little spice on the medium-long finish.