Reviews

[ad_1] Ripe, unctuous and deliciously rendered, this pumps out orange blossom, peach, apricot and pineapple upside-down cake notes that are seamlessly stitched with bitter almond and orange threads. Offers a long, seductively glazed finish. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2045. 5,400 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 1f34336aba7a880f5c5bdeb7bad2eacd

[ad_1] This is fast becoming one of our favorite staple Pinot Grigios at Costco, so when we saw the latest 2023 we had to grab it to see if it held up. And it did. We reviewed the 2021 vintage back in 2022 and found it to be a delightful wine that we rated a solid […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] While attending the Anteprima in Montepulciano last month, I took the opportunity to visit Podere Le Bèrne to see their vineyards and winemaking operations and to share a wonderful lunch of homemade pappardelle made by the family’s grandmother (nonna).  Her grandson, Federico Fastelli, who studied winemaking in Florence and has done harvests in Burgundy and New Zealand, showed me …

[ad_1] Gently mulled plum, black cherry and red currant fruit melds with licorice, bay leaf and tobacco leaf notes, while worn cedar and alder accents provide a warm and burnished feel through the earth-tinged finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2035. 5,300 cases made. [ad_2] Source : f16724dfad301a33e47865879c1997f0

[ad_1] Handsomely structured and detailed, showing precise flavors of apple and pear laced with lemon zest and crushed stone tones as this glides on the sleek finish. Drink now. 1,910 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 8e6af72d731f1efecd33566338e1be69

[ad_1] The post Beach Boys (Exploring Perelada’s Finca Garbet) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Last week, I presented an overview of Perelada, the Catalonia producer who I visited during a media jaunt in late 2024 (along with a crap-ton of wine highlights from their lineup). This week, we’re going in a totally different direction, and focusing on one of …

[ad_1] Cherry, strawberry, floral and Tuscan scrub flavors are allied to a line of chalky tannins in this red. In the end, this is elegant, with an extended aftertaste of cherry and smoke. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : e5bd3d86b7021a7b5031379f9829abaa

[ad_1] Thank you to a reader Matthew in Palm Beach Gardens Florida who spotted this one. The Kirkland Ribera del Duero is back! Here are pics of the 2018 vintage. And this is big news because the last time we reviewed this bottle was the 2014 vintage. We thought it had disappeared….until now. One noticeable change […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] This is a fun and inexpensive red blend from Portugal that checks a lot of boxes. We’re huge fans of Portuguese wines right now and find them to represent extreme values as evidenced here. This bottle is $7.99 at Costco, and looks to go for around $11-13 elsewhere online, so a pretty nice Costco discount. […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Dynamic yet elegantly structured, with alluring flavors of Asian pear, baked apple, brioche, clove and nutmeg that build richness on the graceful finish. Drink now through 2027. 4,850 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 84c3848837c5ca97220b304e61cf2a0f

[ad_1] A trace of fresh chamomile leads off, lingering around a core of grilled Meyer lemon and pear, with subtle spiced pastry notes folding in on the finish around a lingering anise note. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : de7d26ccc549b821a0001189920cd350

[ad_1] On my recent visit to Montepulciano, I had the pleasure of visiting Cantine Dei where I not only tried the new releases but, also, tasted a vertical of their top wine, the Madonna della Querce, from the first release in 2015 to the latest, in 2019.  Cantine Dei has 60 hectares (ha) of vines in five vineyards with different …

[ad_1] Well-sculpted and elegantly dynamic, with lilting raspberry and pomegranate flavors laced with green tea, rose petal and savory spice accents. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 14,449 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 438e1d6d1732b8cd846856272fcd0376

[ad_1] A fragrant, floral rosé, with a burst of watermelon and strawberry lemonade notes. Maintains vibrant energy from start to finish, with a saline mineral foundation offsetting the creamy fruit. Balanced and delicious, showing a waft of smoke on the well-meshed finish. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle. Drink now. 30,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : d78f369a880a736aeed7dad5291a07a1

[ad_1] Alright, here we are back with the latest Kirkland Chianti Classico, historically a bottle that has shown up in the bottom ranks of the Kirkland wines for us. We were lucky to see the Kirkland Gran Selezione hit Costco shelves recently for its second vintage, which drastically upped the quality of the Italian side of […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] A hefty dose of black currant fruit leads off, with shades of iron, tobacco and bell pepper. This red is taut, yet the lively acidity keeps everything moving through the finish. Drink now through 2032. 9,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : e27a98a61f5619191ca2a65868c3e143

[ad_1] 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 […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 1ede60347f0852cb7f508c5644f2f802

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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 …