Poached pear, Fuji apple and pineapple notes are fresh and juicy on a medium body, with orange blossom, candied ginger and lemon drop hints. Shows firm acidity and a toasted sesame seed detail on the finish. Vermentino and Grenache Blanc. Drink now. 3,114 cases made. Source : 269c46f4e33035d6e1bcfbc172a23b45
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2021 Kirkland Signature Saint-Julien Bordeaux
This popular Kirkland Bordeaux is back. Always a good sign since we have only have seen two vintages so far. It’s nice to see Costco committed to these high quality, highly desirable wine regions with the Kirkland label. More good news, the price actually keeps coming down a little bit each year. It’s not much, … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-kirkland-signature-saint-julien-bordeaux/
Read More »2022 Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino Di Scansano Sangiovese
This one caught us off guard. We were expecting a run of the mill Sangiovese, but couldn’t be more impressed with what’s delivered here and for only $13.89. Morellino di Scansano is a wine region in Tuscany that’s not often talked about, but should be. These wines are predominantly (85%) Sangiovese (Morellino is the local … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-fattoria-le-pupille-morellino-di-scansano-sangiovese/
Read More »2024 Costco Wine Advent-ure Calendar
Many of you have been wondering the same thing we have: where is the Costco wine advent calendar for 2024? For the past three years, we found it in stores in September. There were a few rumblings online about it for 2024, but not a lot of solid information or spottings in the wild. We … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/wheres-the-2024-costco-wine-advent-calendar/
Read More »Oltrepò Pavese: A wine lover’s guide
The Tenuta Frecciarossa estate, southeast of Casteggio, where self-sufficiency is the goal. It’s a wine lover’s dream. Oltrepò Pavese, in southern Lombardy, has a fascinating hilly landscape, a mosaic of vineyards contoured by woodland, a sprinkling of castles and stone villages, and an intriguing variety of wineries making diverse wines. Pretty much undiscovered by tourism, it’s home to some of …
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