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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

One Thousand Vines is the price of a good bottle of California Pinot Noir, but it’s worth an entire case.  Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier has written an original book  that explores everything you ever wanted to know about wine from growing the vine, to the influence of terroir, and making and drinking wine. This is not a primer for wine …

This rich, mouthwatering Champagne layers a rapierlike spine of acidity with a detailed range of glazed apple and apricot, lime zest, brioche, grated ginger and warm baking spice notes that ride the fine, lively mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2029. 25,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : d5e48a13a5173d76a39349ba56251a4f

We found a couple new additions in the wine aisles worth noting during a recent visit to a Costco store in Alpharetta, GA. First up is a new “Taste of Spain” collection coming in at $24.99 for 3 bottles. The collection includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, a proprietary red wine and a Tempranillo. All wines were … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/new-spanish-red-collection-and-big-bottles-hitting-costco-stores/

This is a new one that caught our eye. Long time readers know we love Spanish wines, especially Ribera Del Duero which is just a mecca for high quality wines at great prices. And this bottle is a perfect example. It’s not an inexpensive wine at $28.99 but we feel it’s worth that and much … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2018-teofilo-reyes-ribera-del-duero-edicion-limitada-crianza/

The post Bubbly Both Big, and Big (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco, Part 5) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. In wrapping up my features coverage of my 2024 press jaunt to Italy’s Asolo Prosecco region, I’m going to focus on what many of us would consider the more recognizable incarnations of Prosecco: namely, those coming from two big production houses. …

Subtle flavors of peach and citrus mark this light-bodied white. Delicate and harmonious, with vibrant acidity driving the fruit- and floral-tinged finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 45194129a310eaa6b078faae65db9079