Reviews

It’s already that time of the year, and we’re sure that many of you are planning for the big meal. If you’re reading this site, we imagine wine for Thanksgiving is also on your mind. Costco is a great place to stock up. We always put together this annual list for Thanksgiving, trying to highlight … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2024-costco-wine-thanksgiving-picks/

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 11, 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) …

Offers a light-bodied, charming mix of peach, honeysuckle and pear flavors that are crisp and fresh. A touch of lime sherbet lingers on the finish alongside a note of freshly grated ginger. Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Drink now. 175,000 cases made. Source : b96e0549145134be67a2e9f874b65b07

The US is the world’s largest wine importer, but perhaps not for much longer. Trump’s tariffs are likely to raise wine prices and reduce imports. If you are a consumer of imported wine, especially higher end wines from Europe, good sense suggests that you stock up over the next few weeks before prices go up. The election is over, and …

There’s a pleasing juiciness to the thick and creamy mix of black raspberry, boysenberry and Kalamata olive flavors on display in this well-knit, medium- to full-bodied red, with integrated, chalky tannins. Along with an underpinning of smoke and stone, accents of mountain herbs, sassafras root, resin and milled white pepper linger on the finish. Drink now through 2034. 3,750 cases …

Offers a fresh, zingy mix of lime, pomelo and fresh ginger on a light, semisparkling frame, with a hint of pear drop on the finish. Drink now. 14,000 cases imported. Source : 87ebe49e5d3e878a6224c5b09462320d

Vivacious with acidity, this features vibrant accents of lemon, orange blossoms and vanilla cream that finish on a refreshing note. Drink now. 7,166 cases made. Source : 0e961f64eb7c060466aee67a095d4655

Here’s a new Cabernet from Paso Robles hitting Costco stores. This one slides in right alongside other popular Costco favorites from this region we’ve also reviewed and enjoyed like Justin and Daou. The price tag at Costco ($16.99) comes in a few bucks shy of the aforementioned bottles, providing a similar quality wine at a … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-bull-by-the-horns-cabernet-sauvignon-paso-robles/

The post What-the-WHAT?!?? An Actual Product Roundup! (Wine Product Reviews for November 7, 2024) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Holy. F*cking. SH&T!!! It’s been roughly a year and a half since I’ve remembered to been able to do an actual, proper roundup of wine product reviews on this website. To say that I’ve been overdue would be, or course, …

Sleek and silky, this Pinot offers vibrant and expressive cherry and raspberry flavors accented by rose petal and dusky spices, gliding on the long, supple finish. Drink now through 2032. 1,600 cases made. Source : 4db9e7568e724694f60ea53e3ecef145

Energetic, refreshing and distinctive, offering a sleek, mouthwatering mix of lime sherbet, pomelo and lemon balm notes, with touches of lemongrass and lemon verbena, plus a lingering hint of salted, preserved lemon. Greco, Falanghina and Fiano. Drink now. 1,533 cases made. Source : 3b46cf02290791eea19d4b9c49388db7

Very few winegrowing regions around the world can compete with the Southern Cone in terms of value for money.  The wines are consistently attractive and flavorful and sell for remarkably low prices in the US.  In this article, we review several recently released wines from the 2021-24 vintages.  They all sell for under $25/bottle and compete favorably with Northern Hemisphere …

Hello Costco Wine fans. Today’s that wonderful day of the year when we look back at the highest rated wines we tasted and reviewed from Costco during 2024. In case you’re curious, here are links to this story from previous years: 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. As any experienced Costco shopper knows, inventory moves fast, and that … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/our-highest-rated-costco-wines-of-2024/

A new Costco warehouse has opened in Napa, CA located at 280 Riversound Way. The store claims to have the largest wine selection of any other Costco warehouse with 174 SKUs. Most stores have half that or less. The wine steward at the new store told media they will have great prices on Bordeaux as … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/new-costco-store-in-napa-boasts-largest-wine-selection/

This fresh, lively and food-friendly red offers a spicy, floral bouquet and a polished core of berries, with subtle mineral and fresh thyme notes underneath alongside smooth-textured tannins. Drink now. 10,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : 1cfb5acda12b979ad03bc95be63a3eb2

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 4, 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) …

Shows the ripeness of the vintage, with dark currant and blackberry notes framed by singed cedar and vanilla. Ends with a tug of warm earth, a light twang of iron and a steady grip. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2034. 9,600 cases made, 1,990 cases imported. Source : ad339783d32e7d4fd08d580b90200d19

Mouthwatering acidity provides linear drive for this sleek white, but at the same time, the flavors expand nicely on the palate, revealing an appealing range of baked apricot, pastry, honeycomb, vanilla and white blossom notes. Lightly salty and clean-cut on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 2,600 cases made, 12 cases imported. Source : aba9dd067e80a41ea86fce3851368620

A supple, gorgeous Pinot that seems effortless in its complexity, with vibrant cherry and blueberry flavors that take on crushed stone, black tea and forest floor accents as this builds to the dynamic finish. Drink now through 2032. 654 cases made. Source : 341b341771032ee4549dc08ffcd36940

Vibrant and expressive, showing notes of ruby grapefruit, passion fruit, Key lime and lemon balm, with clementine accents. A hint of Himalayan sea salt lingers on the refreshing finish. Drink now. 36,000 cases made. Source : f1d0f7ac5d11c1c92e60b53d7be0feb3