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A sommelier reviews a selection of affordable yet high-quality wines from Costco, including a $8.99 California Cabernet Sauvignon and a $6.89 Bordeaux Superieure 2021.
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- Kirkland Signature wines are produced by Costco, the largest wine retailer in the US, and offer very low prices compared to other wines
- The Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon from California ($8.99) is a decent everyday wine that tastes like wine, despite the low price point
- The Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieure 2021 ($6.89) is a surprisingly good quality Bordeaux-style wine for the price
- The Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut ($19.99) does not fully capture the characteristics of true Champagne
- The Kirkland Signature Isolo Prosecco Superior ($7.99) is a sweet, enjoyable sparkling wine
- The Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru 2021 ($18.99) is a high-quality Chardonnay that delivers on the characteristics of the Chablis region
- The Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay ($7.99) and the 3-liter box Chardonnay ($3 per bottle) are decent but not exceptional
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Sommelier reviews 12 Costco wines, emphasizing affordability and quality. Highlights include $8.99 California Cabernet Sauvignon and $6.89 Bordeaux Superieure 2021.
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Sommelier Andre Houston Mac reviews 12 Kirkland Signature Wines from Costco, emphasizing their affordability and quality. He highlights the value of the $8.99 California Cabernet Sauvignon and the exceptional $6.89 Bordeaux Superieure 2021. However, the $19.99 Champagne Brut disappoints, lacking effervescence and flavor expression. Mac also evaluates other wines, offering valuable insights for budget-conscious consumers.
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Sommelier Andre Houston Mac evaluates a dozen Kirkland Signature Wines from Costco, emphasizing their affordability and quality. He highlights the surprising value of the $8.99 California Cabernet Sauvignon and the exceptional value of the $6.89 Bordeaux Superieure 2021. However, the $19.99 Champagne Brut disappoints, lacking effervescence and flavor expression. The $18.99 Chablis Premier Cru 2021 impresses with its apple, pear, minerality, and fresh acidity, while the $7.99 Sonoma County Chardonnay may not suit everyone's preferences. Mac also evaluates a $13.49 Chardonnay in a 3-liter box, a $4.99 Pinot Grigio from Trulli, Italy, a $6.99 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, a $7.49 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, and a $13.99 Gigondas from Rhone Valley. He concludes that wine appreciation is subjective and personal, offering valuable insights into Costco's wine options for budget-conscious consumers.
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Sommelier Andre Houston Mac evaluates a dozen Kirkland Signature Wines, exclusive to Costco, to determine their quality and value. He notes that Costco's buying power enables them to offer wines at low prices, emphasizing that the wines are made for Kirkland Signature by various producers.
The first wine, a $8.99 Cabernet Sauvignon from California, surprises Mac with its raspberry and blueberry flavors, lack of chemical taste, and good value for everyday sipping. The $6.89 Bordeaux Superieure 2021 falls short on the finish but offers exceptional value. The $19.99 Champagne Brut disappoints due to lack of effervescence and flavor expression, while the $7.99 Isolo Prosecco Superior is slightly sweet and reminiscent of fruit cocktail, not Mac's preference for a drier profile.
The $18.99 Chablis Premier Cru 2021 from Burgundy impresses Mac with its apple, pear, minerality, and fresh acidity, offering good value. The $7.99 Sonoma County Chardonnay tastes like vanilla extract and may not suit everyone's preferences. The $13.49 Chardonnay in a 3-liter box surprises Mac with its aroma and flavor profile but has an oxidized taste.
The $4.99 Pinot Grigio from Trulli, Italy, has vibrant fruits and high acidity but a slight sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers. The $6.99 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, offers distinctive aroma and taste, considered a good value. The $7.49 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, is distinctive but slightly sweet for Mac's preference. The $13.99 Gigondas from Rhone Valley impresses with its rustic and powerful qualities.
Mac concludes that his relationship with wine is about exploration and evolution of taste preferences, emphasizing that wine appreciation is subjective and personal.
In conclusion, Mac's tasting experience provides valuable insights into Costco's Kirkland Signature Wines, showcasing both their affordability and quality across various varietals and regions. His evaluations offer guidance to consumers seeking budget-friendly yet enjoyable wine options available at Costco.
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Sommelier Andre Houston Mac takes on the task of tasting Kirkland Signature Wines, which are exclusively sold at Costco. Costco is known for offering wines at incredibly low prices, but the question remains: what is the quality of these wines? Mac sets out to evaluate a dozen Kirkland Signature wines, representing various regions and varietals, to determine if they are worth the price.
The first wine on the tasting list is the Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon from California, priced at $8.99. Mac notes that Costco's buying power allows them to offer wines at such low prices, and he emphasizes that the wines are made for Kirkland Signature by various producers. He is pleasantly surprised by the taste of the Cabernet Sauvignon, considering its low price point. The wine exhibits raspberry and blueberry flavors, with a hint of pencil shavings and a subtle salon hair aroma. Mac appreciates that the wine does not taste filled with chemicals and concludes that it is a softer Cabernet with good value for everyday sipping.
Moving on to the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieure 2021, priced at $6.89, Mac explains that this wine is a seasonal offering at Costco. He describes the Bordeaux region in France and the significance of the "Superieure" designation on the label. While he enjoys the aromas of graphite, pencil shavings, cassis, and raspberry in this wine, he feels that it falls short on the finish. Despite this, he acknowledges the exceptional value of the wine at its price point.
The Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut, priced at $19.99, is next on the tasting list. Mac provides insights into the factors that contribute to the high cost of champagne production, such as the method and time involved. However, he is disappointed by this particular champagne, as it lacks the expected effervescence and falls short on flavor expression. He suggests investing a little more money to obtain a more expressive champagne.
The Kirkland Signature Isolo Prosecco Superior, priced at $7.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the cultural significance of Prosecco in Italian culture and provides information about the DOCG designation for Prosecco wines. He finds the Prosecco to be slightly sweet and reminiscent of fruit cocktail, but he prefers a drier profile for this wine.
Mac then moves on to the Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru 2021, the most expensive still wine on the tasting list at $18.99. He highlights the significance of the Chablis region in Burgundy and describes the wine's apple, pear, minerality, and fresh acidity. He praises the quality of this Chablis and considers it a good value for its price.
The Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay, priced at $7.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the characteristics of Chardonnay from Sonoma County and provides insights into the aroma and taste of this particular wine. While he acknowledges its pleasant qualities, he notes that it tastes like vanilla extract and may not suit everyone's preferences.
Next up is the Kirkland Signature Chardonnay in a 3-liter box, priced at $13.49. Mac expresses skepticism about this wine due to its low price point but is pleasantly surprised by its aroma and flavor profile. However, he identifies an oxidized taste in the wine, which he considers a flaw.
The Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio from Trulli, Italy, priced at $4.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the impact of cooler climates on grape ripening and describes the aroma and taste of this Pinot Grigio. He appreciates its vibrant fruits and high acidity but notes a slight sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers.
Moving on to the Kirkland Signature Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, priced at $6.99, Mac emphasizes the influence of altitude on grape quality in this region. He appreciates the distinctive aroma and taste of this Malbec and considers it a good value for its price.
The Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, priced at $7.49, is next on the tasting list. Mac discusses the unique characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and evaluates this particular wine based on its aroma and flavor profile. He finds it distinctive but slightly sweet for his preference.
Finally, Mac tastes the Kirkland Signature Gigondas from Rhone Valley, priced at $13.99. He provides insights into the significance of Gigondas as a wine region and evaluates this wine based on its aroma and flavor profile. He praises its rustic and powerful qualities and considers it a great value for its price.
After tasting all the wines, Mac reflects on his experience and emphasizes that his relationship with wine is about exploration and evolution of taste preferences. He shares a humorous anecdote about serving box wine in a decanter to friends during the holidays and concludes that wine appreciation is subjective and personal.
In conclusion, Mac's tasting experience provides valuable insights into Costco's Kirkland Signature Wines, showcasing both their affordability and quality across various varietals and regions. His evaluations offer guidance to consumers seeking budget-friendly yet enjoyable wine options available at Costco.
824 word summary
Sommelier Andre Houston Mac takes on the task of tasting Kirkland Signature Wines, which are exclusively sold at Costco. Costco is known for offering wines at incredibly low prices, but the question remains: what is the quality of these wines? Mac sets out to evaluate a dozen Kirkland Signature wines, representing various regions and varietals, to determine if they are worth the price.
The first wine on the tasting list is the Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon from California, priced at $8.99. Mac notes that Costco's buying power allows them to offer wines at such low prices, and he emphasizes that the wines are made for Kirkland Signature by various producers. He is pleasantly surprised by the taste of the Cabernet Sauvignon, considering its low price point. The wine exhibits raspberry and blueberry flavors, with a hint of pencil shavings and a subtle salon hair aroma. Mac appreciates that the wine does not taste filled with chemicals and concludes that it is a softer Cabernet with good value for everyday sipping.
Moving on to the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieure 2021, priced at $6.89, Mac explains that this wine is a seasonal offering at Costco. He describes the Bordeaux region in France and the significance of the “Superieure” designation on the label. While he enjoys the aromas of graphite, pencil shavings, cassis, and raspberry in this wine, he feels that it falls short on the finish. Despite this, he acknowledges the exceptional value of the wine at its price point.
The Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut, priced at $19.99, is next on the tasting list. Mac provides insights into the factors that contribute to the high cost of champagne production, such as the method and time involved. However, he is disappointed by this particular champagne, as it lacks the expected effervescence and falls short on flavor expression. He suggests investing a little more money to obtain a more expressive champagne.
The Kirkland Signature Isolo Prosecco Superior, priced at $7.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the cultural significance of Prosecco in Italian culture and provides information about the DOCG designation for Prosecco wines. He finds the Prosecco to be slightly sweet and reminiscent of fruit cocktail, but he prefers a drier profile for this wine.
Mac then moves on to the Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru 2021, the most expensive still wine on the tasting list at $18.99. He highlights the significance of the Chablis region in Burgundy and describes the wine's apple, pear, minerality, and fresh acidity. He praises the quality of this Chablis and considers it a good value for its price.
The Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Chardonnay, priced at $7.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the characteristics of Chardonnay from Sonoma County and provides insights into the aroma and taste of this particular wine. While he acknowledges its pleasant qualities, he notes that it tastes like vanilla extract and may not suit everyone's preferences.
Next up is the Kirkland Signature Chardonnay in a 3-liter box, priced at $13.49. Mac expresses skepticism about this wine due to its low price point but is pleasantly surprised by its aroma and flavor profile. However, he identifies an oxidized taste in the wine, which he considers a flaw.
The Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio from Trulli, Italy, priced at $4.99, is evaluated next. Mac discusses the impact of cooler climates on grape ripening and describes the aroma and taste of this Pinot Grigio. He appreciates its vibrant fruits and high acidity but notes a slight sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers.
Moving on to the Kirkland Signature Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, priced at $6.99, Mac emphasizes the influence of altitude on grape quality in this region. He appreciates the distinctive aroma and taste of this Malbec and considers it a good value for its price.
The Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, priced at $7.49, is next on the tasting list. Mac discusses the unique characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and evaluates this particular wine based on its aroma and flavor profile. He finds it distinctive but slightly sweet for his preference.
Finally, Mac tastes the Kirkland Signature Gigondas from Rhone Valley, priced at $13.99. He provides insights into the significance of Gigondas as a wine region and evaluates this wine based on its aroma and flavor profile. He praises its rustic and powerful qualities and considers it a great value for its price.
After tasting all the wines, Mac reflects on his experience and emphasizes that his relationship with wine is about exploration and evolution of taste preferences. He shares a humorous anecdote about serving box wine in a decanter to friends during the holidays and concludes that wine appreciation is subjective and personal.
In conclusion, Mac's tasting experience provides valuable insights into Costco's Kirkland Signature Wines, showcasing both their affordability and quality across various varietals and regions. His evaluations offer guidance to consumers seeking budget-friendly yet enjoyable wine options available at Costco.