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    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2022 Last Updated: January 19, 2023

    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, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Delas Saint-Espirit Cotes du Rhone - The Complete Package

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 9, 2022 Last Updated: January 17, 2023

    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: January 21, 2023

    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

    Zuccardi Q Cabernet Franc - An Impressive Start

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 14, 2022 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    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 21, 2023

    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 21, 2023

    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

    Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Tinto - A Wise Choice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 28, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Tinto - A Wise Choice

    Another fantastic Portuguese red blend via Costco, the Tyto Alba Vinhas Protegidas Tinto from Companhia das Lezirias. 50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca and 20% Alicante Bouschet from Tejo, Portugal. The wine is aged in clay amphora. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends, Touriga Nacional

    Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 1, 2021 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    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 19, 2023

    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: January 19, 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

    Tornatore Etna Rosso - An Elegant Sicilian

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tornatore Etna Rosso - An Elegant Sicilian

    Nerello Mascalese from Sicily at a fabulous Costco price, the Tornatore Etna Rosso. 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from Castiglione di Sicilia on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. The wine is aged 6 months in large wooden barrels and … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Highly Recommended, Italy, Nerello Mascalese, Pizza Wine, Thanksgiving

    Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec - Lofty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 21, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec - Lofty

    High altitude, single vineyard Malbec at a can't be beat Costco price, the Finca Decero Remolinos Vineyard Malbec. Single vineyard Malbec grown at 3,500 feet of elevation in Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina. 90% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels (30% new) for 14 months. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Costco, Highly Recommended, Malbec, Vegan

    Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal - A Nice Discovery

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 22, 2023

    Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal - A Nice Discovery

    Organic, vegan and full of antioxidants, our latest Costco find is made from a little known grape, the Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje Bobal. 70% Bobal, 19% Garnacha and 11% Syrah, all organically grown at around 800 meters of altitude in El Terrerazo, Valencia, Spain. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bobal, Costco, Highly Recommended, Organic, Spain, Vegan

    Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rosé - A Home Run?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 19, 2023

    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, Pizza Wine, Prosecco, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon - A Stunner

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 4, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Substance Cabernet Sauvignon - A Stunner

    A can’t miss Costco pick for the Cab lovers, the Charles Smith Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Goose Ridge, Painted Hills, Badger Mountain, Shaw, Sportsfisher and Coyote vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Washington State. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco, Thanksgiving, Washington

    Bodegas Ego Goru 18m - Meaty and Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 24, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Bodegas Ego Goru 18m - Meaty and Delicious

    Revisiting another fabulous Costco find, the Bodegas Ego Goru 18m. 70% Monastrell, 20% Syrah and 10% Petit Verdot from 50 year old vines in Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 18 months in new French and American oak barrels and is vegan friendly.   … [Read more...]

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

    Confidencial Reserva Tinto - An Age-Worthy $7 Wonder

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Confidencial Reserva Tinto - An Age-Worthy $7 Wonder

    This Costco find may only cost $6.99 but it tastes like it's worth a lot more, the Confidencial Reserva Tinto. The Confidencial Reserva Tinto is a field blend of many different varieties, but primarily Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinta Roriz from … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Portugal, Red Blends, Vegan

    Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé - Pretty Tasty Indeed

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 2, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé - Pretty Tasty Indeed

    Highly touted rosé at a great Costco price, the Whispering Angel Cotes de Provence Rosé from Caves d'Esclans. A rosé blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Vermentino from Cotes de Provence in the South of France. The wine is made in stainless steel. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Rosé, Thanksgiving

    Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant - Still Scrumptious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 17, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant - Still Scrumptious

    The newly re-styled Bonny Doon Vineyard Le Cigare Volant. Wonderfully satisfying and less than half the price! 56% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 13% Syrah and 1% Petite Sirah from the following vineyards in the Central Coast of California: 48% Alta Loma, 35% Loma Del Rio, 6% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Costco, GSM, Red Blends, Thanksgiving

    Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label – Smooth and Silky

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 15, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label – Smooth and Silky

    Another nice Costco find, the Juan Gil Monastrell Silver Label from Jumilla. 100% organically grown Monastrell (Mourvedre) from 40 year-old vines in Jumilla, Spain. The wine spends 12 months in French oak and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, Monastrell, Mourvèdre, Organic, Spain, Vegan

    Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc - Pure Fruit Pleasure

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 13, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc - Pure Fruit Pleasure

    A refreshing find from Costco, the Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc. Single vineyard, dry-farmed Sauvignon Blanc (100%) from Verdigny in Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. The wine is made in stainless steel and does not spend any time in oak. It has less than 2 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Sauvignon Blanc

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

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 12, 2021 Last Updated: January 19, 2023

    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

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    A solid Sauvignon Blanc at a great Costco price, the DAOU Sauvignon Blanc. 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles, Central Coast, California. The wine was aged 7 months in 50% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 4, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - Satisfying

    A fine Italian find for just $9 at Costco, the Umani Ronchi Podere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. 100% Montepulciano from vineyards in the provinces of Chieti and Teramo in Abruzzo, Italy. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 4 months and has 6.9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

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

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