PinotRama Too

Store display of the 2020 Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley, California.

Fast facts: 2020 Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley, California ($9.99 @ Costco, California – Item #505074)   In last week’s post, titled Pinotrama! we reviewed a Trader Joe’s Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir.  And in said post, we promised a follow up with another $9.99 Pinot Noir – this time from Costco.  Here … Read morePinotRama Too

Is this Costco wine the Best $10 Pinot Noir in America?

Bottle and glass of Kirkland Signature 2019 Carneros Pinot Noir from Costco.

Fast facts: 2019 Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley, California ($9.99 @ Costco, California – Item #505074)   The back label of this bottle provides a pretty good introduction to this wine and the Carneros wine growing region as well: The Carneros AVA is the first wine region in California to be defined by … Read moreIs this Costco wine the Best $10 Pinot Noir in America?

Two Great Under $10 Chards from TJs – and a warning…

Bottles and glasses of Sanborn and Buena Vista Chardonnays from Traders Joe's

Fast facts: 2018 Sanborn Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2018  Buena Vista Chardonnay, Los Carneros, California ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California)  Stop the presses… In the most recent posts, we have been swapping high fives about how darn good the market for fine wines in California is right now due to Covid.  … Read moreTwo Great Under $10 Chards from TJs – and a warning…

2 Chardonnays – a Study in Contrasts. Both under $10 – from Trader Joe’s!

Bottle and glass of a California and French Chardonnay, both from Trader Joe's

Fast facts: 2019 Mâcon-Verzé Chardonnay, France ($8.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2018  The Divine Chardonnay, Los Carneros, California ($7.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California)  Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world. And like most grape varieties, how it tastes has a lot to do with where it’s grown.  In this post, we are highlighting Chardonnay … Read more2 Chardonnays – a Study in Contrasts. Both under $10 – from Trader Joe’s!

The right wines from the right places at the right Costco price. Right?

Bottles and glasses of Kirkland Signature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Fast facts: 2018 Kirkland Signature Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California $12.99 (@Costco; California, Item# 789895) 2018 Kirkland Signature Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley $9.99 (@Costco; California, Item # 505074)     Wine regions that produce really good Chardonnay tend to be really favorable for Pinot Noir as well, and vice versa.  As we … Read moreThe right wines from the right places at the right Costco price. Right?

3 Fast Friday Picks from Costco – just $12.99 each

Three wine bottles.

So much wine, so little time.  We’re getting backed up a bit here on great wine finds so here’s a Fast Friday update for three wines to look for at Costco this weekend. Each one is yours for $12.99 and each is a really, really good value. Fast facts: 2015 Gloria Ferrer Estate Carneros Pinot … Read more3 Fast Friday Picks from Costco – just $12.99 each