Reviews

So this really cool reader of the blog, Brandon, thought we should create our own subreddit for the blog, and even offered to set it up. And so it’s live (r/CostcoWineBlog) with a few people already finding it and making some posts. This could be a great way to continue to grow and interact with […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/new-costco-wine-blog-subreddit/

A seductive Zin that’s rich and polished yet handsomely structured, with detailed flavors of raspberry, cranberry, roasted sage and loamy white pepper that end with big but refined tannins. Drink now through 2035. 1,732 cases made. Source : 1ede60347f0852cb7f508c5644f2f802

The post Gambling (Literally) on the Spanish DO You’ve Never Heard Of (Probably) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Today, we’re going to talk about a brand that is (quite literally) gambling on a Spanish region that you (probably) know nothing about whatsoever. Back in November of 2024, I was a media guest of Perelada, a somewhat enigmatic producer who …

Davit Dato Kobidze(credit drwinkler) Davit Dato and Tariel Kobidzes’ Family Cellars (Kobidzeeis Marani) is located in the mountains of Guria in village Erketi, Choktauri municipality, just south of the Supsa River, which flows into the Black Sea.  David is a champion of the local indigenous varietals and in 2015 planted an experimental vineyard of 15, almost-extinct, Gurian varieties, including Mterandidi, …

A generous white, offering ripe melon and peach flavors up front, plus additional citrusy notes at the core. Shows tangerine and mango elements, with accents of lemongrass and lemon balm. Drink now. 950,000 cases made, 950,000 cases imported. Source : 06f4f458ee956737376d54308772f44d

Look what arrived a little early this year; what a surprise and a treat. This popular and always delicious Kirkland wine usually drops in the May timeframe. This marks the fifth vintage of this wine so it’s a relative newcomer to the Kirkland wine portfolio, but one of our favorites. We are glad to see […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-suscol-vineyard-napa-valley-cabernet-sauvignon/

Sleek and exuberant, featuring a fresh mix of lemon, green apple and white grapefruit flavors at the core, with details of dried pineapple, lemon blossoms, dried ginger, toasted cumin and beeswax that linger on the firming finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made. Source : 8521d2caab6cf9f6c75ecf9f516acd2a

Fresh and fruit-driven, this balanced red offers flavors of wild strawberry, ripe cherry, peach skin, sage and milled white pepper framed by light, crisp tannins. Drink now through 2030. 20,000 cases made, 7,000 cases imported. Source : 3a2adb3b0333fc10b1aba53584546579

The De Toren winery produces South Africa’s iconic Bordeaux blend, Fusion V, a classically styled left bank wine made of all five of the Bordeaux varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet France, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. Managing partner Albie Koch and cellar master Charles Williams recently hosted a special, vertical tasting of Fusion V at the winery in the Polkadraai Hills for …

Fragrant and very pretty, with delicate flavors of lemon blossoms, nectarine and honeydew that sail on the supple finish. Drink now. 2,923 cases made. Source : b68c4dc6a83f1a73d3f58c4e9d66ae14

Notes of red and black currant preserves form the core, while dried lilac and rose hip add a floral hint. Sleek through the finish, with just a kiss of toast that lets an iron detail chime prettily underneath the fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2037. 6,000 cases made. Source : 3ffff2504d52cc10da536e39ae539aaa

We love finding a new Chablis on Costco shelves, and we love it even more when Drouhin is the producer. Most recently we found their Saint Veran Chardonnay at Costco, and keep an eye out for Cloudline Pinot Noir from their Oregon property. Both delicious. This Chablis is a delicious wine too at a pretty […] Source : http://costcowineblog.com/2022-joseph-drouhin-drouhin-vaudon-chablis/

This aromatic red combines floral, smoky cherry and raspberry fruit with savory, vegetal notes of tomato leaf and juniper. Fleshy enough to balance the chalky tannins, leaving echoes of fruit and savory elements on the finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2039. 110,000 cases made, 80,000 cases imported. Source : 799e4c7a59361cfb9f8c372e41357a1b

This white’s delicious mix of lime sherbet, lemon curd and pineapple is juicy and fresh, with plenty of brightness from the core of acidity. Details of orange zest and lemon basil linger on the finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases made, 25,000 cases imported. Source : af4d58fc71f52badbc7fe98dcb8f656d

Supple, rich and generous, with raspberry and guava flavors that are laced with toasty notes of cinnamon, orange peel and tarragon. Finishes with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,061 cases made. Source : 15cf1597db96cb996ac21e29ab1526ce

The post Ever Elusive Product Reviews (March, 2025)! appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Somehow, I actually found time to give the once-over to a handful of wine-related samples that I cannot safely digest! Here are some thoughts on a small batch of product samples that have been sent to 1WD HQ recently. The Wines of California (The Classic Wine …

A harmonious version, with a deep underpinning of smoke and warm spices buoying concentrated flavors of cassis and baked cherry fruit, tea rose, thyme and licorice. The sculpted tannins are finely integrated, providing a limber yet structured feel to the lingering, spiced finish. Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2030. 50,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : 35842fad640d14bf1f8cf79bc1975d89

Displays a polished, generous mix of lemon sherbet, mandarin orange, pineapple and pear flavors. Details of lemongrass, apricot and spices linger on the long, juicy finish, along with a touch of honeysuckle. Drink now. 26,510 cases made. Source : 137fc337f5a5661f74e5545364629898

Bright and engaging, with chive oil, thyme and oyster shell notes blitzing to the fore, followed quickly by a second wave of enticing lemon pith, white peach and star fruit flavors through the long, fresh, pure finish. Someone bring the langoustines and saffron aioli. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2027. 10,800 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. Source : …

Offers a complex and savory entry of grilled rosemary, peppercorn and candied bacon, with an intense, floral black currant note underneath. Built around a rich core of brambly berries and black plum on a medium frame. Brine-like acidity pushes things to the well-formed finish around refined tannins. Drink now through 2034. 2,436 cases made. Source : 0207cadb93412f5654e3059bfad9d7a5