![]() What this means is that, especially if you love fancier varietals like French Chablis and Gigondas and Italian Barolos, it pays to go for the Kirkland-branded versions. Why is that? Well, these larger winemakers and distributors often have excess grapes at the end of the season, and will offload their excess, unlabeled wine bottles (known in the biz as "shiners") to other retailers, like Costco. ![]() As the country's largest wine retailer, Costco's selection has truly something for everyone and proves that you don't need to spend a fortune to have a truly excellent wine.Ī few things to know before buying wine at Costco: Much like other large retailers like Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Aldi's, Costco's name brand (which includes Kirkland Signature and KVine) wines are often produced by big names in the wine industry. Hidden amongst their wines are some unexpected gems, familiar favorites, and name brand dupes, all at at steep discounts. If you've ever wondered " Can it Kirkland?", rest assured that the wholesaler's wine section absolutely can. Carol Shelton Wild Thing Rosé ($10.95) and the Carol Shelton Wild Thing Zinfandel ($14.20) Both are from Mendocino and delicious.Costco is king for buying in bulk, and that absolutely includes wine. I like these two deals at the six-pack price, mix-or-match. It’s hard to figure what the original price really is and how much discount one is getting at the check out counter. Currently, the wine is 20% off, plus an additional 20% off if you buy six bottles. Go to this link to read more about the Robledo Family. The story of the Robledo Family and how they became vineyard and winery owners is a heartwarming story. Costco is currently offing a $2 rebate from the $7.99 regular price. It is a good wine for a summer event, outdoor picnic, BBQ gathering, etc. Nonetheless, the price point makes it more appealing. There is not much flavor profile in terms of tropical notes or citrus characteristics. The taste is good, perhaps a tad sweet but quite refreshing. The Robledo Seven Brothers Lake County Sauvignon Blanc is a generic white wine. Robledo Lake County Sauvignon Blanc Robledo Sauavignon Blanc 2016 Concha y Toro continues to uphold the standards set by the Fetzer Family, sustainably- farmed wines and reasonable price points. In 2011 Brown-Forman sold the winery to one of Chile’s biggest wineries, Concha y Toro. They sold the winery for a bundle to the Brown-Forman Corporation. The Family was one of the first in the wine industry to adopt Biodyanmic Farming and other sustainable practices. The Fetzer Family started the winery in 1968. The Fetzer Winery is in Mendocino County and is famous for its pioneering in sustainable vineyard farming. ![]() ![]() It has some rough edges, but overall the taste is quite decent. The Fetzer Merlot drinks well enough for those on a tight wine budget. ![]() Pay $10, and I am not sure about the price-to-quality benefit. If the savings is not enough motivation to try the wine, how about a 90-Point and Best-Buy rating from the Wine Enthusiast?Īt the Costco price, I think the Fetzer Merlot is a terrific Best Buy Wine. Elsewhere the Fetzer Merlot is priced in the $9 to $10 range. The 2016 Fetzer Merlot has a price tag of $4.99 at Costco. Fetzer Merlot for $4.99 at Costco Fetzer Merlot – $4.99 Costco In the white wine category, Costco is offering a $5.99 wine from Robleo, one of the few Mexican-owned wineries in California. From Fetzer comes a well-crafted Merlot for $4.99. For those who seek Good Cheap Vino under $10, here are two we recommend at Costco. ![]()
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