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    The Best Kirkland Signature Wines at Costco

    Kirkland Signature is, of course, Costco's private label brand and whenever we discuss it we get asked two primary questions.

    Why Are The Kirkland Signature Wines So Inexpensive?

    Just like in many other product categories, these labels represent some of the best value in wine section.

    The Best Kirkland Signature Wines

    Part of the reason for this is Costco's tremendously slim mark-ups, a maximum of around 15%, thanks to their membership model. This holds true for the Kirkland Signature products as well which also have the advantage of a lower cost structure by cutting out the middleman.

    Don't let these lower prices fool you into thinking the wines aren't any good. While many falsely equate price with quality, we know better.

    Who Makes The Kirkland Signature Wines For Costco?

    The answer is that it varies, but generally the Kirkland wines are made by very reputable producers. While this info used to be kept hidden, more and more we are finding the producers, or at least the winemakers, right on the front or back label. A little googling from there fills in the rest. If this info is available, we include it in all our reviews below.

    If the info isn't prominently displayed on the label, sometimes the small print gives it away -- look for the "Bottled by" info that is usually printed above the government warning.

    And then there are the wines that require a bit more sleuthing. Check out our review of the Kirkland Signature Brunello to see how we determined that this wine was made by one of our favorite Brunello producers!

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    Answers to those questions out of the way, let's get to the wine shall we? And don't forget to check out our larger Costco list that includes many of the other wines you can find there besides these Kirkland Signature selections.

    Read on for our picks for The Best Kirkland Signature Wines!

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 11, 2021 Last Updated: January 5, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Toscana - Still Sensational?

    We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Toscana from Costco. The 2018 vintage is a blend of 75% Sangiovese, 22% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It is from Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2021 Last Updated: January 5, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    We check out the new vintage of this big time Burgundy at a bargain price, the Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis. 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The wine sees no oak and is aged in stainless steel for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Costco, France, Kirkland Signature, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon - Respectable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 29, 2021 Last Updated: January 27, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon - Respectable

    A budget friendly Napa Valley Cab, the Kirkland Signature Series Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco. Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

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

    Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 16, 2021 Last Updated: November 16, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

    Bulk Buy! The latest vintage of the Costco Kirkland Signature Malbec hits it out of the park once again. 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which is pretty amazing at this low price. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Bulk Buy, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Malbec

    Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages - A Whole Lot of Complexity For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 31, 2021 Last Updated: October 31, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages - A Whole Lot of Complexity For $7

    The best value in all of the Costco Kirkland Signature wines? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from Cotes du Rhone Villages, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Kirkland Signature, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend - It's Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 4, 2021 Last Updated: October 4, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend - It's Good

    Napa on the cheap, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend from Costco. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, California. The wine is aged in oak for an unspecified … [Read more...]

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

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 28, 2021 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    Costco reveals a new price for their Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Reverse Wine Snob reveals the new producer! 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Italy. The wine was aged for at least 2 years in oak barrels. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Brunello, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 17, 2021 Last Updated: October 19, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    Checking out the new Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé DOC bottling from Costco and whether it lives up to the high standard of the Asolo Prosecco. Extra Dry Prosecco rosé sparkling wine made with the Glera grape and 10-15% Pinot Noir from Veneto, Italy. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Glera, Italy, Kirkland Signature, Prosecco, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – A $9 No-Brainer

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 11, 2021 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – A $9 No-Brainer

    You really can't go wrong with this kind of quality at such a low price, the Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco. Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington. The wine spends 16 months in American and French oak barrels. … [Read more...]

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

    Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé – Lip-Smackingly Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 12, 2021 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé – Lip-Smackingly Good Stuff

    This one never lasts long at Costco so stock up now! The highly refreshing and delicious Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé. A blend of 35% Grenache, 28% Cinsault, 11% Carignan, 9% Syrah, 7% Tibouren, 4% Ugni Blanc, 4% Vermentino and 2% Mourvedre rosé wine from … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Rosé, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Flavorsome

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 17, 2021 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Flavorsome

    A fruity, lightly-oaked, crowd-pleasing Chard from Costco, the Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged in French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Chardonnay, Costco, Kirkland Signature

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