Reviews

Coiled and energetic, with taut yellow apple and white peach flavors backed by blanched almond and quinine notes on the racy finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,130 cases made. Source : cc7801c28931b02857a2fd065b4dcac0

The raspberry, cherry and peony aromas and flavors are pure and aligned with a silky texture in this elegant red. Harmonious and charming, this firms up nicely while playing out on the long, earth- and black pepper–tinged finish. Drink now through 2032. 6,200 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. Source : 791787d58753c133aafc22e8c39f679c

Yeah, we know, not a wine but this is a Costco item that demanded exploration. Occasionally, we’ll review beer we find at Costco and as many of you probably can attest, they can really be hit or miss. The Kirkland Signature Light Beer is one that became famous online for its low quality. It was … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/kirkland-signature-helles-style-lager/

This offers succulent peach, melon and citrus flavors that are juicy and fresh, with hints of lemon blossoms, orange zest and dried ginger. Harmonious on the finish, with a hint of matcha green tea. Drink now. 29,000 cases made. Source : 44256a3f320be8fb267a147d8a5e14e1

A zesty thread of milled black pepper and anise spice notes winds through flavors of ripe black plum, boysenberry, herbed green olive and tar in this lively, medium-bodied red, which ends with a chewy finish. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Sousão. Drink now through 2028. 83,300 cases made, 5,000 cases imported. Source : 2f669c15bdefd06d99b0fa3cfaa14436

The post Gifts to Wine Lovers From on (Mile) High (Winning Wines From the 2024 CO Governor’s Cup) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. The Colorado winemaking scene must be in a seasonally generous mood: it’s got plenty of gifts to bring to all you good little wine lovers out there. This past summer, I was fortunate enough to have …

Plum and cherry flavors are shaded by wild scrub and crisp tannins in this compact red. The balance is on the tannic side today, yet there’s ample length, so give this a year or two to settle in. Best from 2026 through 2038. 36,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : f35a168b2e189d6abf0606be2b219bfa

We almost didn’t notice this was a new vintage of this bottle when we saw it. Since we just reviewed the 2021 vintage at the end of July, we weren’t expecting the next vintage until summertime. We assumed these cases were remnants of the 2021 still lingering in stores. And that would be fine. This … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-columbia-valley-cabernet-sauvignon/

Fragrant notes of lime blossoms and spices waft through the layers of creamed apple, melon, lemon curd and toasted hazelnut on display in this bright and expressive white. This light- to medium-bodied version offers a plush creaminess on the palate that’s reined in nicely by well-honed acidity. Drink now through 2030. 4,166 cases made, 616 cases imported. Source : af7868db30cfd5360b9213884c67cbd9

There’s a pure core of fresh blackberry, crunchy plum and violet in this vibrant version, with the subtlest brushing of vanilla. Layers of graphite and fine-grained tannins provide a solid framework. Compact, with savory details emerging toward the solid, medium-bodied finish, which is grounded in salty mineral notes and a waft of alder smoke. Drink now through 2028. 27,000 cases …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for December 16, 2024 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) …

A delicate style, this rosé offers strawberry, rhubarb and spice flavors. Dry and succulent, leaving a mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 6,660 cases made, 2,600 cases imported. Source : b53085508425be00ec0e39ef1fce5a5a

Lithe and graceful, this bright sipper dances across the palate with flavors of Honeycrisp apple, peach skin, blanched almond, orchard blossoms and pickled ginger. Drink now. 16,000 cases made, 2,850 cases imported. Source : 8ec742f6123fb585d3f5f4b621a7863b

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/

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 …

A beautiful, harmonious white, with a round core of honeycomb, white flowers, ripe melon and chamomile cruising alongside fresh green herbs and bitter white tea tannins. Almost waxy in feel, with a buttercream note lingering on the well-framed finish. Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Clairette. Drink now through 2028. 2,500 cases made, 500 cases imported. Source : 8d401b7dc5151790d5f34a1b476fa936

The post Wine, Art, Compost, and Apprenticeship, Not Necessarily in That Order (Donum Estate 2022 Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I’ve had only fleeting encounters with Carneros stalwart Donum’s excellent wines over the years. So when I was invited to taste with Donum‘s current winemaker Dan Fishman in the late summer (of 2024), I jumped at that chance …

This is fleshy and seductive in feel, with gently mulled black currant and blackberry fruit holding sway over savory, smoldering charcoal, just-tilled humus and worn cedar notes on the finish. Shows range and character. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2035. 9,000 cases made. Source : 15400e2eb1ca5a9d16acb66156175051

This popular Kirkland wine is arriving right on schedule. We called it landing in December. The last vintage arrived in November and then we had some January drops before that. December was splitting the difference. The Rutherford Cab is also one of our favorites every year, right alongside to the Oakville, Suscol and Stags Leap. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-rutherford-cabernet-sauvignon/

Offers a plump, friendly feel, with cherries jubilee, singed cinnamon, red and black tea, and candied pecan notes all swirling through together. There’s a juicy underlay on the finish. Drink now. 13,000 cases imported. Source : ec8f8005e56b79b691ec544fe011b50b