Washington Post: I tried 9 Costco Kirkland wines. Some blew me away.

[jswordy]

I purchased a selection of Kirkland wines and added a couple others to compare price and quality. Overall, I was impressed. An Italian pinot grigio from Friuli at $5 would make an ideal “house white,” as would a tasty Sonoma County chardonnay for $8. A $20 Barolo (which I recommended a few weeks ago) and a Toscano red for $15 were terrific bargains for the price. And a 10-year-old tawny port for less than $17, from one of my favorite port producers? A sure winner. And where else can you find authentic and quite decent champagne for $20? Ideal for bingeing on your favorite shows with a bucket of popcorn.

On the other hand, a Napa Valley red blend disappointed, and a California cabernet sauvignon in a 3-liter box proved undrinkable.

The selection of Kirkland wines was also limited. The employee stocking the section told me Rhônes and other reds would arrive in a few weeks. Apparently top wines are seasonal, and I was early. And of course, with hundreds of stores across the country, the wine selection will vary, and larger markets are likely to have better choices.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2024/11/21/costco-wine-barolo-champagne-review/

 

[Christopher Anderson]

I just make their wine kits.

 

[ratflinger]

For sparkling wine - Trader Joe's has a real nice pair for $11. A golden and a slight pink. Both I find extremely drinkable. It's their Reserve blend and they usually only have it from November through early January. I usually buy 8 - 10 cases.