Reviews

There’s plenty of aromatic charm to this supple, medium-bodied version. Celery seed and fresh-cut chive notes infuse a base of melon and white cherry, with meadow blossom high tones. Offers gentle earthiness on a chalky palate, with white tea tannins and a jolt of acidity cleaning up the finish. Drink now through 2029. 1,583 cases imported. Source : 7f4057ec7917d48e4caf38a14d17d72b

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Boldly structured but richly polished, with expressive flavors of blackberry and cherry that are layered with lavender and woodsy spices as this builds tension toward fine-grained tannins. Petit Verdot and Merlot. Drink now through 2033. 1,487 cases made. Source : 41aa3cdce8555c53fd26b68d0e3f4ded

Graphite and mineral hints underscore the ripe and appealing notes of white cherry, nectarine, pomelo and pickled ginger on display in this bright, elegant version, with a finely detailed mousse. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now. 166,667 cases made, 5,833 cases imported. Source : bcc524b7d3ed800c741a3e8d8c7b52dd

This impressive version offers both power and elegance, showcasing plump, juicy flavors of blueberry preserves, huckleberry and boysenberry, with sophisticated accents of sandalwood, Earl Grey tea and fresh tobacco that are harmonious and expressive on the long finish. Drink now through 2036. 800 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : f4b93bb334a227ea873709127d6303d5

A refreshing, generous mix of apricot, grilled peach and mango flavors are accented with fresh, juicy pops of tangerine, lemon and yuzu, backed by a hint of wildflower honey. Drink now. 48,000 cases made. Source : 330af647a7e48521e8b1702fbd77f6bd

The post “City of 1,000 Horizons” (Postcard from Asolo Prosecco Superiore Part 1: Masterclass) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. During the 4th of July festivities in the States, I had the good fortune to take part in a media tour of a region I’ve long longed (see what I did there?) to visit: Italy’s Asolo Prosecco Superiore. I’ve written …

Vanilla and resin accents frame the core flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and plum in this firmly structured red. Flashes of violet and spices emerge as this fades gracefully on the long aftertaste. Drink now through 2030. 8,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported. Source : 66ea0a2827ab3af82ebcbf5b8f655b7b

Of course we had to scoop up this new Barolo the minute we saw it, especially at that $23.99 price point. That puts it in striking range of the always amazing, and fan favorite, Kirkland Barolo which is $19.99. Sometimes these inexpensive Barolos can be hit or miss, and luckily this one turned out to … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2019-cascina-boschetti-gomba-barolo/

There’s an intriguing, waxy texture to the floral, orchard fruit and smoky flint layers. Subtle baking spice and honeysuckle notes bring warmth and depth contrasted by fresh celery and thyme accents. The mouthwatering, vibrant finish is lined with cool stone and dried herb details. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 800 cases imported. Source : cd3eccc64ca8fd4eb5e95ab3ce04808f

Compact and savory, this version slowly reveals dusky rose petal and mineral accents built on a structured core of black cherry and plum. Finishes with precise tannins and nice length. Best after 2026. 12,000 cases made, 1,289 cases imported. Source : fc481bd0feea25021a4eef183d74152b

(credit Moone-Tsai) Established in 2003, the Moone-Tsai winery has quickly risen to the top of the class of Napa County wineries. Mary Ann and Larry founded the winery with Mike Moone, former President of Beringer Wine Estate. Mary Ann Tsai also worked at Beringer and elsewhere until she and Larry Tsai decided to found their own winery.  They source fruit …

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 30, 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) …

An attractively built version, with a vibrant core of acidity and tannins framed by steely flavors of cherry and cranberry, all laced with crushed stone and black tea tones as this finishes with snappy tannins. Drink now through 2032. 14,330 cases made. Source : 189da51d4e31cc589bd2b37568d26a79

An interesting trend we’re seeing is more of the Kirkland bottles arriving earlier in the year than they have in prior vintages. This is another example of a wine where we reviewed the prior vintage just 7 months ago. The new (and very delicious) Kirkland Brunello came in a few months early. Toscana a little … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-kirkland-signature-napa-valley-red-blend/

There was a massive, barely noticed update to the Costco mobile app. And get this, it finally lets you search the inventory at Costco stores, right from your smartphone. This is huge news as it can save countless trips to stores searching for bottles. And other items too. And it works really well. Let’s take … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/how-to-search-wine-inventory-at-any-costco-store/

Cune is a producer who we always associated with red Tempranillo wines, and in a very good way, so it was a surprise to us to see this Albarino pop up from them at Costco. It also seems to be getting increasingly more difficult to find good Albarino under $15 as prices on many of … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-cune-albarino-rias-baixas/

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Kris in stores. For a while, it was a staple in the white wine section. Then it fell off the map for a bit, at least around the stores we frequent. So we were happy to see it again, and coming in at $8.99 which is $1 or … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-kris-pinot-grigio/

Look what we found. The latest vintage of the ultra popular Kirkland Cotes du Rhone Villages is out in stores. It’s a September arrival (barely) this time; October last vintage, and actually March before that, so hoping we see some steadiness to this timeframe. We love having these on hand all fall and winter long. … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-kirkland-signature-cotes-du-rhone-villages/

This is sturdy and fresh, with a copper hue and loads of blood orange, freshly squeezed tangerine and dried garrigue. White cherry and grapefruit notes chime in, bringing a pleasing bitterness to the densely built palate. Finely sculpted tannins guide the long, tangy finish, marked by a mint detail. Distinctive and delicious now, this rosé will age well for years …