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    Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 22, 2023 Last Updated: August 8, 2023

    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, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature California Pinot Grigio Box Wine Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 17, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Kirkland Signature California Pinot Grigio Box Wine Review

    Tart, sweet and dirt cheap! A refreshing take on Pinot Grigio in a convenient and highly economical 3L box. We review the Kirkland Signature California Pinot Grigio Box Wine from Costco. Pinot Grigio from California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, California, Costco, Highly Recommended, Kirkland Signature, Pinot Grigio, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Still Good?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2023 Last Updated: February 15, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Still Good?

    A big name at a low price thanks to Costco, but does it still measure up? We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]

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

    E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge - A Classic Rhone Value

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 13, 2023 Last Updated: July 9, 2023

    E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge - A Classic Rhone Value

    A great wine for the price that is widely available, including at some Costco locations. We review the E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge. 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre from vines with an average age of 35 years throughout the southern Rhone Valley of France. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, France - Rhone, GSM, Red Blends, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - A Consistent Crowd-Pleaser

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 8, 2023 Last Updated: February 9, 2023

    Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel - A Consistent Crowd-Pleaser

    A Sonoma County classic, we review the Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel available widely including at many Costco locations. 86% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 2% mixed reds from vineyards across Sonoma County including Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley, … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Thanksgiving, Zinfandel

    Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend – Eureka

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 5, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend – Eureka

    A serious wine for just $9.99 (at Costco), we review the Ego Bodegas Goru Gold Red Blend. 80% Monastrell, 15% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in first year French and American oak barrels. It has less than 5 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Monastrell, Red Blends, Spain, Vegan

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 25, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva - Super With Salami

    An excellent Costco find that goes excellently with Volpi Foods Wine Salame, the Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva. 100% Sangiovese from vineyards located in Cafaggio, Conca d'Oro, Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged for 18 months in 65 hl Slavonian oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Italy, Organic, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Vegan

    Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico - The Best $10 Chianti Classico?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 23, 2023 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico - The Best $10 Chianti Classico?

    Revisiting a favorite Costco find! The Basilica Cafaggio Single Estate Chianti Classico. 100% Sangiovese from vineyards in Panzano within the Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is aged in Slavonian oak for 12 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chianti, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Maraia Barbera del Monferrato - Easy Elegance

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 19, 2023 Last Updated: January 20, 2023

    Maraia Barbera del Monferrato - Easy Elegance

    Have a juicy, fruity good time with this beauty of a Barbera from Marchesi di Barolo, the Maraia Barbera del Monferrato. Available at Costco. 100% Barbera from Maranzana, Piedmont, Italy. The wine is aged for one year in Slavonian oak barrels and has 2.1 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Barbera, Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Pizza Wine

    Vinyes Ocults Malbec - Big Scores, But…

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 14, 2023 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    Vinyes Ocults Malbec - Big Scores, But...

    Can it live up to the hype? We check out the Vinyes Ocults Malbec available at Costco for just $10. 100% Malbec from Tunuyan, Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged 12 months in French and American oak, 70% second use barrels and 30% third use. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Malbec

    12 Linajes Reserva - Smooth, Dense and Chewy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 9, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    12 Linajes Reserva - Smooth, Dense and Chewy

    A splurge no more thanks to the great Costco price, we review the 12 Linajes Reserva from Bodegas Gormaz. Tempranillo from 80- to 100-year-old vines in the province of Soria in Ribera del Duero, Spain. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Spain, Spain - Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo

    Wapisa Malbec - A Patagonian Revelation?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 8, 2023 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Wapisa Malbec - A Patagonian Revelation?

    A very unique expression of Malbec, with a lot of hype. We review the Wapisa Malbec from Fincas Patagonicas, available at a great Costco price. 100% Malbec from the Los Acantilados Estate in San Javier, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina. The wine spends 8 months in oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Malbec

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 7, 2023 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco

    Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of 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, Wedding Wine

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 29, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé - Strawberry Fields Forever

    Bubbly makes everything better, especially if it's the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d'Alsace Brut Rosé. 100% Pinot Noir Rosé from Alsace, France. This sparkling wine is made in the methode traditionnelle (the same as Champagne) where the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, France - Alsace, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2022 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Review

    A smooth, dense and delicious $8 find from Costco, we review the Chateau de Marsan Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lestiac-sur-Garonne district in Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux, France. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, France, Red Blends

    Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2022 Last Updated: December 30, 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, now a Bulk Buy! 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Gigondas, Southern Rhone Valley, France. … [Read more...]

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

    Faire La Fete Brut - Crisp and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Faire La Fete Brut - Crisp and Tasty

    Pair it with salty snacks and a good football game! A tasty sparkling wine at a great Costco price, the Faire La Fete Brut. Sparkling wine made from 60% Chardonnay, 25% Chenin Blanc, 15% Pinot Noir from Limoux, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Sparkling Wine, Wedding Wine

    Tenuta Luce Lucente - Silky Smooth

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 18, 2022 Last Updated: September 2, 2023

    Tenuta Luce Lucente - Silky Smooth

    Take pasta night to the next level with this super delicious Super Tuscan, the Tenuta Luce Lucente Toscana IGT. 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy. The wine spends 12 months in a oak barriques, 85% of which are new and it has 4 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Italy, Merlot, Pizza Wine, Red Blends, Sangiovese, Thanksgiving

    Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Porto - Luscious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 12, 2022 Last Updated: December 12, 2022

    Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Porto - Luscious

    Pair it with a decadent dessert! We review the Kirkland Signature 10 Year Old Tawny Port. This Port is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roiz, Tinto Cao and Tinta Amarela from Portugal. It is aged in oak barrels (see more on that below). … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Dessert Wine, Kirkland Signature, Port, Portugal

    Periquita Reserva Jose Maria da Fonseca Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 7, 2022 Last Updated: December 8, 2022

    Periquita Reserva Jose Maria da Fonseca Review

    Another pleasing Portuguese red blend at a great Costco price, we review the Periquita Reserva from Jose Maria da Fonseca. A blend of 54% Castelao, 28% Touriga Nacional and 18% Touriga Francesa from Península de Setúbal in southern Portugal. The wine spends 8 months in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Portugal, Red Blends

    Department 66 D66 Others - Dark, Inky, Delicious Grenache Goodness

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 29, 2022 Last Updated: November 30, 2022

    Department 66 D66 Others - Dark, Inky, Delicious Grenache Goodness

    A beautiful, but high alcohol blend (at an great Costco price) from the Cotes Catalanes appellation in Southern France near Spain, the Department 66 Wines "D66" Others from Dave Phinney. Primarily Grenache along with Syrah and Carignan from vines up to 65 years of age in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Red Blends

    San Simeon Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon - Big, Rich and Decadent

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 22, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    San Simeon Cabernet Sauvignon - Big, Rich and Decadent

    Fabulous! We review the San Simeon Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, available at many Costco locations. 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot from the Stefano, Maddalena and Pretty Penny estate vineyards in El Pomar district of Paso Robles, California. The wine spends … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Costco, Wedding Wine

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Solid

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 12, 2022 Last Updated: June 24, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – Quite Solid

    Pretty tasty Pinot for just $13, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from Costco. Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Costco, Kirkland Signature, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving, Wedding Wine

    Tabula Ribera del Duero - Fully Delicious

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

    Tabula Ribera del Duero - Fully Delicious

    A fantastic Costco find, the Tabula Ribera del Duero Tempranillo. 100% Tempranillo from 40+ year old vines at 800 meters of altitude in Ribera del Duero, Spain. The wine spends 14-16 months in French oak barrels and 6 months in oak vats. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Spain, Spain - Ribera Del Duero, Tempranillo

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 25, 2022 Last Updated: October 25, 2022

    Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino – True To Form

    After the big changes last year, Costco keeps the (very good) status quo for the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Check out our full review below. 100% Sangiovese from Montalcino, Italy. The wine was aged for at least 2 years in oak … [Read more...]

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

    El Enemigo Cabernet Franc - Substantial

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2022 Last Updated: October 24, 2022

    El Enemigo Cabernet Franc - Substantial

    A wine you can really sink your teeth into! We check out the latest vintage of the deep, dark and absolutely delicious El Enemigo Cabernet Franc, available at a great Costco price. 92% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec from vineyards at around 4,700 feet of elevation in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Cabernet Franc, Costco, Thanksgiving

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