We love doing our Cellar Selection series, where we revisit classic Kirkland bottles from years ago that we stashed away in the cellar. We’ve been sitting on some of the old, and now retired, Kirkland Pauillac Bordeaux for 6-7 years. Last year we cracked open the 2014 Kirkland Pauillac bottle, and found it to be … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/cellar-selection-2015-kirkland-signature-pauillac-bordeaux/
Read More »Daily Archives: December 14, 2024
Anniversary wines and vintages for 2025
To help you celebrate birthday and anniversaries with vintage flavour in 2025, I have plumbed the depths of my (less than) extensive cellar to bring liquid enlightenment for readers looking for vinous gifts. At the same time, I have drawn on the inspiration and experience of a small ‘advisory’ panel of experts and wine loving friends (mentioned below) who have …
Read More »Michele Castellani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico I Castei 2020 $65 (93 points)
Hints of tar, smoke and grilled herbs are a subtle, savory underpinning for flavors of black raspberry coulis, cherry pâte de fruit and spice box, plus a touch of red licorice. This rich, medium- to full-bodied red is well-knit and harmonious, with a lively frame of acidity and sculpted tannins. Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara. Drink now through 2035. 2,000 cases …
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