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    Costco Wine! The 2022 Guide To The Best Wines at Costco

    Reverse Wine Snob reveals all the best wines below! Read on for our Complete Guide to Costco Wine.

    Costco® is the number one wine retailer in the U.S. and just one look at their low wine prices should tell you why!

    One of the main reasons is simply the tremendously slim margin Costco takes thanks to their membership model. Basically they make their money on membership fees allowing them to keep product prices, including those on wine (and beer), very low. Their selection isn't the broadest but they do tend to bring in some very nice wines from all over the world (places like California, Washington, France, Australia, Argentina, Spain and Portugal to name a few), especially in the under $20 price point.

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

    While most of the Costco wines are available elsewhere (albeit at slightly higher prices) keep your eyes out for deals on lesser-known labels as well. Inventory of wines will vary by market and even by store within a market so at times you can find some low production wines available in an individual store. (And if you see them, grab them -- turnover is very high so what's there today could very well be gone tomorrow.) Also in some states you don't even need a membership to shop the store!

    Want our FREE special report "The Five Wines to Buy At Costco RIGHT NOW" plus a printable shopping list of all our recommended Costco wines?

    Click to get the current report and Costco wine list!

    One other note: while they don't advertise it, typically any price that ends in .97 is a markdown. Furthermore, if there is an asterisk on the label (aka the death star) that means it is a close-out and is not coming back. This is a great tip for shopping the rest of the store too — we’ve picked up some awesome deals on marked down items but they go fast!

    Lastly, don't be afraid of the Costco house brand, “Kirkland Signature” wines. These are extremely high-quality wines made by excellent wineries exclusively for Costco, cutting out the middleman to bring you even more savings.

    You may also want to check out our list of The Best Wines at Trader Joe's and our Guide to Aldi Wine!

    Read on for our selections of The Best Wines at Costco!

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    Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine - Something Special

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 29, 2022 Last Updated: July 29, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine - Something Special

    The Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine has a whole lot of good things going on! A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from Columbia Valley, Washington. While this vintage doesn't note it, previous vintages have spent 15 months in French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Washington

    Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva - Too Good To Be True?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 29, 2022 Last Updated: July 29, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva - Too Good To Be True?

    A combination of factors make this wine seem almost too good to be true, the Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva from Costco. Sangiovese from Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: $8 Italian Reds, Chianti, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Thanksgiving

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 28, 2022 Last Updated: July 29, 2022

    Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere - Commendable

    A solid example of the variety at a great Costco price, the Terranoble Gran Reserva Carmenere. 100% Carménère from the La Higuera vineyard in the Maule Valley of Chile. The wine is aged for 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and new to 2-year-old French … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Carménère, Chile, Costco

    TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - A Congenial Cab

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 13, 2022 Last Updated: August 10, 2022

    TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - A Congenial Cab

    A harmonious wine from the Colchagua Valley of Chile, we review the TerraNoble Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Colchagua Valley in Chile. 70% of the grapes come from the Los Lingues vineyard in the Colchagua Andes while 30% come from the Los … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Costco

    Kirkland Signature K-Vine Cabernet Sauvignon Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 7, 2022 Last Updated: July 7, 2022

    Kirkland Signature K-Vine Cabernet Sauvignon Review

    We check out a new entry into Charles Smith's K Vine line at Costco, the Kirkland Signature K-Vine Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wahluke Slope Vineyard. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wahluke Slope Vineyard in Washington State. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Wahluke Slope, Washington

    Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Quite Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2022 Last Updated: July 24, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Quite Nice

    High quality for just 10 bucks, the Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco. Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged in a combination of American and French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature

    Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay – High Expectations

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 2, 2022 Last Updated: July 7, 2022

    Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay – High Expectations

    $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. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Washington

    Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Beauteous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 8, 2022 Last Updated: June 8, 2022

    Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Beateous

    Bulk Buy rated Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at a fabulous Costco price, the Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from family vineyards across the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and has 3.1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus - Excellent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 20, 2022 Last Updated: April 20, 2022

    Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus - Excellent

    A delightfully good blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese at a great Costco price, the Il Conte Villa Prandone Marinus Piceno Superiore. 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese from the Monteprandone hills area of Ascoli Piceno in Marche, Italy. The wine spends one year in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Montepulciano, Red Blends

    Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva - Costco Scores Again

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 15, 2022 Last Updated: April 15, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva - Costco Scores Again

    Revisiting this real deal Rioja Reserva aged 30 months in oak barrels, the Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva. 100% Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine is aged 30 months in oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Kirkland Signature, Spain, Spain - Rioja, Tempranillo, Thanksgiving

    Catena Malbec – A Worthy Buy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2022 Last Updated: March 31, 2022

    Catena Malbec – A Worthy Buy

    Big name Malbec from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the the Catena Malbec. 100% Malbec from four high altitude estate vineyards in Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo, Tupungato and San Carlos in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged 14 months in 225L French barriques, 35% of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec

    Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 29, 2022 Last Updated: April 15, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Review

    Checking out the latest vintage of a nice Napa Valley wine from Costco, the Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco, Kirkland Signature

    Kirkland Signature Barolo - Big Name Little Price

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 8, 2022 Last Updated: May 13, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Barolo - Big Name Little Price

    Costco's take on an iconic wine rarely found under $20, the Kirkland Signature Barolo DOCG. Plus we track down the true producer... Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy. While we don't know the exact aging on this wine, the Barolo region requires 38 months of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barolo, Costco, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Nebbiolo, Thanksgiving

    Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza - Overhyped?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 27, 2022 Last Updated: February 27, 2022

    Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza - Overhyped?

    A hyped up wine at a great Costco price, but does it deliver? We review the Cerro Anon Rioja Crianza from Bodegas Olarra. 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo and 5% Graciano from Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Alto in Spain. The wine was aged 14-15 months in a mixture of new and used … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Spain, Spain - Rioja, Tempranillo

    Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel - Classic Zin At A Great Costco Price

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2022 Last Updated: February 19, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel - Classic Zin At A Great Costco Price

    Quite a flavorful wine for just $10, the Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel from Costco. Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Elegant and Balanced

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2022 Last Updated: February 19, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Elegant and Balanced

    A big name at a low price thanks to Costco, the Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco, Kirkland Signature

    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2022 Last Updated: April 15, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    A Bulk Buy rating on a summer staple, the Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Costco. Sauvignon Blanc from Ti Point Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Kirkland Signature, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2022 Last Updated: February 10, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    Quite the find at only $6.99, the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from Bordeaux, France. It is aged in French oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2022 Last Updated: February 9, 2022

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    Everything you want in an inexpensive (thanks to the Costco price) Rhone blend, the Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone. 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache from the Ardeche region in the Rhone Valley of France. The wine is aged 8 months in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, Grenache, GSM, Highly Recommended, Red Blends, Syrah

    Chasing Rain Red Mountain Merlot - Washington State Goodness

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2022 Last Updated: February 3, 2022

    Chasing Rain Red Mountain Merlot - Washington State Goodness

    A nice example of Washington Merlot at a discounted Costco price, the Chasing Rain Red Mountain Merlot. 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Mountain AVA in the Yakima Valley of Washington State. The wine is aged for 19 months in 30% new American oak and 10% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Merlot, Washington, Washington - Yakima Valley

    Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 20, 2022 Last Updated: January 20, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good

    A solidly satisfying Southern Rhone bargain from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Gigondas. 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Gigondas, Southern Rhone Valley, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, GSM, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc - An Impressive Start

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 14, 2022 Last Updated: February 3, 2022

    Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc - An Impressive Start

    More highly recommended Cabernet Franc from Argentina, the Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc. Available at Costco. 100% Cabernet Franc from vineyards at 3,600 - 4,500 feet of elevation in Paraje Altamira and San Pablo, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine ages in 2,500 … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving

    Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350 - A Lofty Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 11, 2022 Last Updated: January 11, 2022

    Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350 - A Lofty Blend

    A smooth, dry and dusty blend from high altitude vines, the Dona Paula Altitude Series 1350. Available at Costco. 50% Cabernet Franc, 45% Malbec and 5% Casavecchia from two vineyard blocks at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) above sea level in the Alluvia Vineyard in Gualtallary, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Malbec, Red Blends

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 5, 2022 Last Updated: January 5, 2022

    Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec Review

    A young and tannic Costco find from the original home of Malbec in France, the Chateau du Perry Cahors Malbec. Malbec from Cahors, France. Unfortunately neither the producer nor the the importer give any info on how the wine is made. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Malbec

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