red blends

A Perfect Wine Pair from the Pacific Northwest – Both Under $10 at Costco!

Bottle and glass of King Estate Pinot Gris 2018 and Columbia Crest 2016b Red Blend, both from Costco

Fast facts: 2018 King Estate Pinot Gris,  Willamette Valley, Oregon $9.99*(@Costco, California, Item# 232249) 2016 Columbia Crest H3 Red Blend, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington  $6.99*(@Costco, California, Item# 661918) *net prices after $5 (King Estate) and $2 (Columbia Crest) discounts at register. Happy Thirsty Thursday! For all the many negatives about 2020 and the Covid Era, … Read moreA Perfect Wine Pair from the Pacific Northwest – Both Under $10 at Costco!

A big, bold red wine from Chile – and Costco!

Front label of 2016 Aresti Trisquel Gran Reserva Red Blend Wine

The Aresti 2016 Gran Reserva ($12.99 at Costco) is what we refer to in the wine business as a “big red wine.”  Yeah, it’s a technical term… Fast facts: 2016 Aresti Trisquel Gran Reserva Red Blend, Curicó Valley, Chile  ($12.99 @Costco; California – Costco Item #: 1314386)     Unlike past visits, my most recent wine spelunking expedition to … Read moreA big, bold red wine from Chile – and Costco!

Locking Horns – TJ’s and Costco go Head to Head with Napa Red Blends

2015 Trader Joe's Reserve Meritage Lot 176, Napa Valley & 2015 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend

Fast facts: 2015 Trader Joe’s Reserve Meritage Lot 176, Napa Valley ($9.99 @Trader Joe’s,  California) 2015 Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Red Blend ($10.99@Costco; California) What’s in a name? Sometimes, not much. Let’s start the difference between a Meritage and a “Red Blend”.  A Meritage is always a red blend, but a red blend is not … Read moreLocking Horns – TJ’s and Costco go Head to Head with Napa Red Blends