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Recent Wines from Costco

Here are some wines we recently purchased at Costco:

Kirkland Signature Barolo 2015

Wines from Barolo are considered to be the finest from Italy.  Made from the Nebbiolo grape, they usually sell for $40 and more making the Costco price of $19.99 very special.  The wine has flavors of cherry, black cherry and blackberry.  SC Wine Joe rating = 92 points





Ottosoldi Gavi 2018

This is a refreshing wine which is an enjoyable break from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.  It is $11.89 at Costco and has flavors of citrus, lemon and melon.  SC Wine Joe does not assign numerical ratings for white wine but we really enjoy this and have purchased additional bottles.





Famiglia Castellani Chianti Classico Reserva 2015

This is one of the best Chianti wines we have tasted in recent years.  It is 100% Sangiovese with flavors of cherry and black cherry.  Costco is selling this for $13.59.   SC Wine Joe rating = 91 points







Kirland Signature Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva 2014

This is, at least, the third version of this wine we have tried.  The first version was outstanding but each vintage seems less outstanding.  This is 100% Tempranillo and sells for $13.99.  It is a good buy at the price but less so than previous vintages.  SC Wine Joe rating = 89 points.





Ben Marco Malbec

I disposed of the bottle so I am not sure of the vintage.  This wine is an "in your face" strong Malbec.  There is nothing subtle in this bottle.  Some critics have rated this higher, but I think there are better choices for me.  $13.99 at Costco.  SC Wine Joe rating = 88 points.



 

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