Reviews

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 06f4f458ee956737376d54308772f44d

[ad_1] 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 […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 8521d2caab6cf9f6c75ecf9f516acd2a

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 3a2adb3b0333fc10b1aba53584546579

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : b68c4dc6a83f1a73d3f58c4e9d66ae14

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 3ffff2504d52cc10da536e39ae539aaa

[ad_1] 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 […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 799e4c7a59361cfb9f8c372e41357a1b

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : af4d58fc71f52badbc7fe98dcb8f656d

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 15cf1597db96cb996ac21e29ab1526ce

[ad_1] 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 …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 137fc337f5a5661f74e5545364629898

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] …

[ad_1] 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. [ad_2] Source : 0207cadb93412f5654e3059bfad9d7a5

[ad_1] This is the second wine from a top Bordeaux property in the Pessac-Leognan region which we adore. Costco’s price is pretty good considering retail is around $35. We’ve tasted the grand vin wine from this property multiple times, and have always enjoyed it, so we were curious how this second wine would fare. It is […] [ad_2] Source : …

[ad_1] Vibrant, expressive and intense, with notes of Key lime, passion fruit, tangerine and dried pineapple on a sleek, lithe and mouthwatering frame. Details of lemon verbena and crunchy sea salt linger. Drink now. 836,674 cases imported. [ad_2] Source : 30773cd69805770027138321a5e9d77a

[ad_1] An expressive and distinctive white, showing plump flavors of Key lime pie, with apricot, peach and ripe melon notes. Freshly grated ginger, candied green apple and lemon verbena linger on the sleek, juicy finish. Drink now. 131,000 cases made. [ad_2] Source : 9a36e69a4bae7c256cc7166c142d439f

[ad_1] There’s a brand new Kirkland Rioja out there, spotted first by our reader Dave P at a Costco store in Bend, Oregon. Price was $6.99 and Costco item number is 917056. This is actually slightly less expensive than the current Kirkland Rioja Reserva. Ironically, the item number is the same. Interesting development for sure, and […] [ad_2] Source : …