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This video includes a deep dive into Costco’s Kirkland Signature branded wines. Twenty wines were tasted and evaluated by Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine. Included are every Kirkland Signature that was available at the time at the Danville, CA outlet. This is a fraction of the total range. Please note that many Kirkland wines are available for a limited time each year. Identified are the top values of the range. By value, it’s meant which wines compare best with branded wines within the price category. Also, helpful hacks on understanding the the information on the pricing tags is provided. The top wines are discussed in detail within the video. The remaining wines are categorized below into one of five groups. All Kirkland wines listed below include CA pricing, assortment and pricing will vary by market.
TOP VALUE KIRKLAND SIGNATURE WINES:
1) Must buy, excellent value, worth searching out
2022 Kirkland Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 7.49
2021 Kirkland Côtes du Rhône Villages, Rhône, France $6.99
2021 Kirkland Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $6.99
Kirkland 10 Year Tawny Port, Douro Valley, Portugal $16.99
2) Highly recommended, pick it up if you see it
2019 Kirkland Gigondas, Rhône, France $13.99
2021 Kirkland Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California $11.99
2019 Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California $8.99
3) Recommended, solid value
Non-Vintage Kirkland Champagne Brut, Champagne, France $19.99
2019 Kirkland Saint Julian, Bordeaux, France $17.99
2019 Kirkland Chianti Classico Res, Tuscany, Italy $8.99
Non-Vintage Kirkland Prosecco, Italy $7.99
Non-Vintage Kirkland Prosecco Rose’, Italy $7.99
4) Meh, so-so, it’s ok in a pinch
2020 Kirkland Kvine Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope, Washington $13.99
2020 Kirkland Red Blend, Napa Valley, California $10.99
2020 Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington $8.99
Kirkland Sangria 1.5L, Spain, it’s much better with a little Orange Liqueur! $7.99
2021 Kirkland Chardonnay, Sonoma, California $6.99
2020 Kirkland Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy $4.99
5) Avoid, if you’re drinking this, you’ve entered the poor judgment part of the evening
2021 Kirkland Chardonnay, California 1.5 L $7.99
2020 Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon, California 1.5L $7.99 |