Tag Archives: California wine

Rubus Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2016

Posted on July 20, 2020 by FirstPressings

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 →

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Costco Wine Buys

Posted on March 12, 2020 by FirstPressings

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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Three Thieves Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Posted on November 23, 2019 by FirstPressings

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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