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Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone-Villages 2019
The 2019 vintage of The Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone ($12.99) has finally arrived at our local Costco and I think is better than the recent vintages I have tried. Once again the wine is produced by Patrick Lesec. He … Continue reading
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Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Rated 89/100 points by Wine Enthusiast and given a ‘Best Buy’ ranking, their description says it all. “Notes of lime, white grapefruit, gooseberry, grass, bell pepper and tomato leaf are woven into a chalky texture. Lifted citrusy acidity frames it … Continue reading
Rubus Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2016
Rubus is a brand and private label created and used by Kysela Pere et Fils in order to buy, bottle and market wine found at an incredible quality/price ratio (QPR). All Rubus wines are selected by Fran Kysela, MS and … Continue reading
Viña Tarapaca Gran Reserve Blend 2017
Viña Tarapacá was founded in 1874, in the heart of the Maipo Valley. Since then, it has crafted elegant, quality wines, becoming one of the most traditional and historical Chilean wineries, as well as a benchmark for viticulture in Chile. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chile, Maipo Valley, Organic, Syrah, Viña Tarapaca, Vinous, Wine Reviews, Wine Spectator
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El Esteco Don David Malbec Reserve 2018
Bodega El Esteco was founded in 1892 by David Michel and Gabriela Torino and is located in the Calchaqui Valley, in Argentina’s northwest province of Salta. The Calchaqui Valley, located at 5,500 feet above sea level and rising to over … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Calchaqui, David Michel, Don David, El Esteco, Gabriela Torino, Malbec, Real Canadian liquor store, Reserve, Salta, South America, Wine, Wine Reviews
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Delicato Family Vineyards Gnarly Head ‘Old Vine’ Zinfandel 2018 $11.99
It has been quite awhile since I have tried this wine but when I found it at our local Costco wine store, I was intrigued mainly because of the price. Most reviews and online prices place it at $18-19 dollars … Continue reading
Costco Wine Buys
We found this little gem at our Costco wine shop the other day and based on some on-line ratings courtesy of the Wine Enthusiast, we thought we’d give it a go. The price was for a case lot only, no … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California wine, Columbia Crest Grand Estates, Costco Canada Liquor, Costco Wines, Malbec, Merlot, Merlot Blend, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Red Blend, Syrah, Viognier, Washington State wine, Wine, Wine Reviews, Zinfandel
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New Spanish and Argentine wines
A couple of new wines have popped up at our local Costco wine shop. A delicious Italian red from Tuscany that has been produced every year since 1946 by one of the oldest wine producing families in Italy and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Costco Canada Liquor, Italy, Malbec, Mendoza Valley, Merlot, Piero Antinori, Sangiovese, Santa Cristina, Syrah, Tuscany, Wine Enthusiast
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Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
This marvelous wine recently appeared at our local Costco wine shop, and at the ridiculously inexpensive price they were charging, we just had to buy one and try it. Rated 91 points by Wine Enthusiast and #5 on their Top … Continue reading
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Tagged BCLDB, Cabernet Sauvignon, California wine, Costco wine, LCBO, Lodi, Monterey, Three Thieves, Willow Park, Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Reviews
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New Costco Wines
Some new wines have shown up at our local Costco and they are stunning. And cheap. We had tried a delicious Rhône wine last February and regretted buying more. Patrick Lesec is a highly esteemed négociant producer of a range … Continue reading
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