Reverse Wine Snob

Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good

  • About
    • What is a Reverse Wine Snob?
    • The Rating System
    • Ten Tenets of Reverse Wine Snobbery
    • Best of Lists by Category
  • Aldi®
  • Costco®
  • Trader Joe’s®
  • FREE GUIDE
  • Insider Deals
  • Contact
    • Submit Samples
    • Contact Info

Kirkland Signature Malbec – Solid For $7

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: September 4, 2020

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

Kirkland Signature Malbec - Solid For $7

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.

From the bottle:

Argentina’s most acclaimed wine region for Malbec, Mendoza Province is in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The grapes for this Kirkland Signature Malbec are grown between 2800 and 3300 feet above sea level. This deep purple Malbec has intense fruit notes of plum and cherries and a long rounded finish. It displays a perfect balance of ripe fruit coupled with oak spice from 12 months of careful aging in French oak barrels.

Crafted at the Broquel winery in Mendoza, this Malbec was produced especially for Kirkland Signature.

-Sergio Case, Winemaker

13.5% Alcohol

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. The last several vintages; however, the producer has been Broquel Winery. In any case, let’s check out the 2018.

The 2018 Kirkland Signature Malbec begins with pleasing aromas of plum, blackberry and a little spice. The medium-bodied wine tastes ripe, juicy and a bit oaky. Smooth and easy drinking, it’s solid for $7 but a little bit one dimensional. It ends with lingering tart fruit and a little spice on the medium-long finish.

While it’s solid, it’s also unremarkable but still a good buy given the very low price.

2018 Kirkland Signature Malbec

TASTE: 7       COST: 9
OVERALL RATING: 7.5

Recommended Buy

Looking for more of our favorite picks from Costco? Click the pic below to browse our multi-page listing of recommended wines along with more information on how to best shop the store!

The Best Wines at Costco - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

You can find the rest of our favorite Malbecs here!

Published: September 4, 2020 Filed Under: Argentina, Kirkland Signature, Malbec

<< INSIDER DEAL! Vinum Cellars PETS Petite Sirah – Best of Breed
SR262 Sparkling Rosé – The Road To Refreshment >>

About Jon Thorsen

Author and independent wine consumer helping millions of people find great grape without breaking the bank. Sign up for my FREE GUIDE to learn how! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest and join my Facebook Group to chat about wine.

Reverse Wine Snob Insider Deals
Limited Time Offers. Amazing Discounts. Don't Miss Out!
Twitter 224,428Followers
Facebook 96,353Fans
Instagram 19,350Followers

Best Of Lists!

The Best Canned Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Canned Wines

The Best Chardonnay - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Chardonnay Under $20

The Best Rosé Wines - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Rosé Wines Under $20

The Best French Wine Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best French Wines Under $20

The Best Washington Wine - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Washington Wines Under $20

The Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

The 2020 Best White and Rosé Wines Under $20

Read All Of Our Best Of Lists Here!

Featured Articles

Tenet #9 - The Wine Industry Needs To Change

Tenet #9 – The Wine Industry Needs To Change

The Best Syrah Under $20 - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

The Best Syrah Under $20

Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

Argentinian Adventures Part 1: Much More Than Malbec

Tenet #6 - The Three Tier System Sucks And Needs To Go Away

Tenet #6 – The Three Tier System Sucks And Needs To Go Away

How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

How Does Altitude Affect Wine? Ask The Expert!

Tenet #8 - Wine Is A Consumable

Tenet #8 – Wine Is A Consumable

Order The Book on Amazon!

.

How To Drink Great Wine…Without Breaking The Bank

Tired of wasting money on crappy wine? Sign up for our free guide!

About Me

Maximizing your wine dollars since 2011! Independent wine consumer helping millions of people (2.7 million visitors in 2020 alone) find great wines without breaking the bank including through our exclusive Insider Deals. If you're new to Reverse Wine Snob don't forget to sign up for our free guide! Want to chat about wine? Join our Facebook Group!

Reverse Wine Snob®: Wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good.

Copyright © 2011–2021 · Reverse Wine Snob, LLC. | Privacy, Editorial & Advertising Policy