Costco annually has several Kirkland Signature wines priced under $10 that are fantastic values. Cotes du Rhone, Chianti Clasico and this Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand come quickly to mind and they are extremely popular, selling out quickly.
You will note "TI Point" on the front label. While TI point is a coastal New Zealand penninsula, in this instance, TI Point is the name of a winery that began on that penninsula. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards elsewhere in Marlborough. The winemaker is Tracy Haslam, the winemaker and co-founder of TI Point Vineyard. I know of no other Kirkland Signature wine that has the producer on the front label.
Sauvignon Blanc is the most planted grape in New Zealand. In fact, 86% of the wine exported from the country is Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough, in the southern island, is internationally known for a style of Sauvignon Blanc that often has grassy green flavors.
Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc TI Point has very aromatic grapefruit aromas. In the mouth, it is more lime and less tropical fruit. This wine is softer than some and I do not detect the grassy flavor often found in similar wines. The fruit flavor lingers on the tongue. In my opinion, this is a fantastic value that is far more enjoyable than the best sellers found on grocery store shelves. Costco sells this for $6,99. Try it!
SC Wine Joe does not assign numerical ratings to white wines.
You will note "TI Point" on the front label. While TI point is a coastal New Zealand penninsula, in this instance, TI Point is the name of a winery that began on that penninsula. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards elsewhere in Marlborough. The winemaker is Tracy Haslam, the winemaker and co-founder of TI Point Vineyard. I know of no other Kirkland Signature wine that has the producer on the front label.
Sauvignon Blanc is the most planted grape in New Zealand. In fact, 86% of the wine exported from the country is Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough, in the southern island, is internationally known for a style of Sauvignon Blanc that often has grassy green flavors.
Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc TI Point has very aromatic grapefruit aromas. In the mouth, it is more lime and less tropical fruit. This wine is softer than some and I do not detect the grassy flavor often found in similar wines. The fruit flavor lingers on the tongue. In my opinion, this is a fantastic value that is far more enjoyable than the best sellers found on grocery store shelves. Costco sells this for $6,99. Try it!
SC Wine Joe does not assign numerical ratings to white wines.
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