Predominately Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy.

The Kirkland Signature Toscana is available exclusively at Costco and now retails for $12.99 (down $2 from last year). Just like the previous vintages, the wine is made by Alexander Van Beek of the well-known Caiarossa winery whose own Super Tuscans retail for well over $20. It is imported by Misa Imports.

From the bottle:

Kirkland Signature Toscana is a fresh and delicate red wine that shows flavors of wild herb, ripe cherry and raspberry. This elegant wine is supported by firm tannins and a velvety smooth finish.

“The truest natural expression of the Tuscan energy.”

Alexander Van Beek, Caiarossa Winery
14.0% Alcohol

Today we have a style of wine that we absolutely love, the Super Tuscan. The IGT Toscana label gives winemakers the creative capacity to create blends that don’t need to fall within the strict regulations of other Italian regions.

While many of these wines are still dominated by Sangiovese, the ability to add in other varieties as the winemaker sees fit creates some truly classic and unique wines. (Unfortunately Costco doesn’t tell us what other varietals might be in this one.)

We’ve reviewed a number of previous vintages of the Kirkland Signature Toscana and found them to always be at least solid and sometimes sensational. The 2020 was quite nice, earning a Bulk Buy rating, while the 2021, though still respectable, was not quite up to that level. The 2022 returned to the form of the 2020 once again receiving a Bulk Buy rating.

Let’s check out the 2023!

The 2023 Kirkland Signature Toscana begins with an enticing aroma of black cherry, licorice, baking spice, vanilla, cedar and some dried herbs.

Taking a sip reveals a smooth wine with black cherry, lots of licorice and oaky baking spice along with touches of chocolate, tobacco and anise. It needs a lot of time to breathe.

It ends dry, very long a bit grippy with lasting oaky notes and was a bit better on day 2 so don’t be afraid to give it time to breathe.

Overall, this is a definite step down from the 2022, and more in line with the 2021. Thanks to its lower price, however, it’s still quite respectable and manages to garner a Highly Recommended rating.

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And here’s our review of the 2022 vintage:

The 2022 Kirkland Signature Toscana begins with a harmonious and enticing aroma of black cherry, baking spice, vanilla, cedar and some dried herbs.

It only takes one sip to know this is really good, back to the level of the 2019 and 2020 vintages. Featuring similar flavors to the nose, it also has good depth and complexity right at pop and pour which is a welcome change from the 2021. (Not that the 2021 was bad, it just needed a lot of time to breathe and even then couldn’t get to a Bulk Buy rating which seemed to be par for the course for this wine for a number of years.)

It ends dry, grippy, a bit juicy, and very, very long and lingering. It was just as good on day 2. This is definitely a step up from the 2021.

2023 Review Summary

Back by popular demand, Furthermore Wines returns with the 2022 vintage of their Russian River Valley Pinot Noir! This is the third consecutive vintage we’ve offered of this beautiful Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

We absolutely love it, giving it a very high 9 on our Taste Rating with 93 points. Even better, somehow we’ve managed to get the price even lower on this rarely discounted wine!

The 2022 Furthermore Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is made by celebrated winemaker Ross Cobb using fruit from some of the top vineyards in the Russian River Valley including the estate Graton Ridge vineyard, which is adjacent to Paul Hobbs’ vineyard, plus neighboring vineyards on the west side of the Russian River Valley.

The wine spends 18 months in French Oak (30% new) and only 980 cases were produced.

Die-hard Pinot Noir aficionados won’t even blink an eye at the normal retail price of $55 for this wine, even more so given the high scores that this wine receives year after year. This is also not a wine that is normally discounted – Wine Access had it at $47 a bottle.

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From the winery:

No other AVA is as synonymous with Pinot Noir as Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. This cuvée honors that heritage and is anchored with fruit from our Graton Ridge estate vineyard and is thoughtfully complimented with clonal selections from neighbouring vineyards. These vineyards are all located on the west side of the Russian River Valley in Sebastopol where the fog often rolls In daily helping to maintain the bright acidity that balances the definitive bright red fruit characteristic of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes: Juicy black and red cherry bring down the house with this wine. Elegant cinnamon and baking spice notes from the barrel integrate well with the rich and bright red fruit, together making this a great example and expression of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir.

Vintage: 2022
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Aging: 18 Months in French Oak
New French Oak: 30%
Cases Produced: 980
Handcrafted by Ross Cobb

Produced and Bottled by Furthermore Wines
13.5% Alcohol
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And now on to our review:

The 2022 Furthermore Wines Russian River Valley Pinot Noir begins with a really beautiful and harmonious aroma of plum, black cherry, lots of cola and licorice, a little strawberry and baking spice plus a hint of rhubarb. It’s still a bit young at this point but that doesn’t prevent it from being quite expressive and attractive right after the first pop and pour!

Taking a sip reveals…yummy, yum, yum, this is really well done classic RRV Pinot Noir! It’s easy drinking and delicious with plenty of complexity that really comes out after a couple hours in the glass. Balanced, with good depth and acidity, this is just a beauty.

Featuring similar flavors to the nose plus some added black tea and a very smooth mouthfeel, it just keeps getting better the longer it is open. (In fact, it was just as good if not slightly better on day 2.) I love it, this is excellent again!

It ends dry and a bit tart and juicy on the vibrant, very, very long lasting and mouth-watering finish. We’ll put this one at the very high end of our 9 Taste Rating at 93 points. Capable of aging for a decade or so, splurge away!

Cheers,
Jon

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100% Syrah from vineyards on the slopes of the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain) in the Occitan region of central southern France. The wine is vinified in concrete tanks and macerates on the skins for 3 weeks.

Sample submitted for review. The 2022 L’Orangeraie Syrah is available for as low as $14. It is imported by Albert Bichot USA LLC.

From the winery:

2022 L’Orangeraie Syrah

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah

TERROIR: Clay-limestone. The grapes are grown on the slopes of the Montagne Noire.

WINE MAKING: The bunches are separated from the stems before a traditional vinification in concrete tanks. The fermentation lasts 7-10 days, followed by maceration on the skins of about three weeks to extract maximum fruit flavors.

TASTING NOTES: Dark red, almost purple color. Typically exuberant Syrah fruit (blackberry, raspberry) combines with the aromas of the garrigue – thyme, liquorice, boxwood. A rich, round mouthfeel with fine tannins, and a dry, mineral finish.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18°C

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING: Mediterranean cuisine: daube provençale, stuffed tomatoes, wild boar, cassoulet

13.5% Alcohol

The 2022 L’Orangeraie Syrah opens with lots of ripe plum and dark berry fruit, a little spice and lots of herbal notes. It’s an attractive start.

Taking a sip reveals a smooth and tasty wine with similar flavors to the nose plus a touch of black pepper in the mouth. It’s nice and easy to drink.

It ends dry with decent length and touches of minerality and was similar on day 2.

 
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Review Summary

We’re back with one final wine (for now) from Eric Solomon and winemaker Marcelo Retamal (Reta) – and we might have saved the best for last.

It’s an amazingly beautiful Burgundian inspired Chardonnay that spends 24 months in 228L French oak barrels (3rd and 4th fill). We easily gave it a Perfect 10 Taste Rating (94+ Points). It also has a long line of massive scores:

• 98 pts – MW Tim Atkins
• 96 pts – Vinous
• 96 pts – Decanter
• 96 pts – James Suckling
• 95 pts – Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

It comes from a very special vineyard:

Quebrada Seca, planted in 1993, is the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in Limarí. Situated on the 4th terrace above the river, this is a dry site with 50-100mm of rainfall per year. As a result, Quebrada Seca has dwindled significantly over the years to those parcels exposed to the camanchaca – a dewy mist from the ocean that settles over the vineyard in summer. In addition to providing moisture, this marine layer also moderates the temperature of Quebrada Seca, allowing for a Chardonnay with minerality and finesse melded with the weight and depth of the older, ungrafted massale selection vines.

The vineyard is dry-farmed without chemical inputs. Working the soils is done by horsepower and timed to prevent moisture loss. Harvest is manual, and the fruit is either pressed whole cluster or partially destemmed. Fermentations are spontaneous, and SO2 is only added to the wines after malo has finished or just before bottling. These are some of the most strikingly pure and defy wines we’ve tasted from Chile that demonstrate their Burgundian inspiration while representing the best Chile can offer.

And of course, all of this comes with quite a price tag – normally $60 a bottle. Not so today…

For the next day you can get 2 bottles of the 2020 Reta Quebrada Seca for just $64.95 ($32.48/bottle). That’s a discount of 46% saving you over $27 a bottle!

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From the winery:

2020 Reta Quebrada Seca
APPELLATION: Limarí Valley
BLEND: Chardonnay
WINEMAKER: Marcelo Retamal

VINEYARD: The Quebrada Seca vineyard is located in the Limari Valley, 400 km north of Santiago, on a flat alluvial terrace, 25 km from the Pacific Ocean, at around 230 metres above sea level. The soils have sedimentary layers: large pebbles give good drainage and are embedded in water holding clay and limestone. The climate is semi-arid with just 50-100mm of rain each winter, but is cooled by coastal winds and mist that travel up transverse valleys from the ocean. The vineyard was planted in 1993, it’s the oldest Chardonnay vineyard in Limari planted in double guyot trellises, with masal selection and ungrafted. Rows facing east-west following the line of the sun and shading them.

VITICULTURE: All vineyard work is by hand, no herbicides are used and weeds are controlled mechanically.

WINEMAKING: The grapes are hand harvested and direct pressed as whole clusters into 3rd and 4 th use 228 litre Burgundy barrels. Fermentation is with native yeasts in barrel. The wine spends 24 months in barrel before bottling without fining or filtration.

TASTING NOTE: A delicious textural wine, with a flinty and smoky nose and with fresh acidity. A nice balance of grapefruit, lemon peel, a chalkiness and long, concentrated, focused finish. It should age beautifully.

SOIL Clay-limestone
AGE OF VINES 30 year, dry-farmed, ungrafted
ELEVATION 236 meters
FARMING Sustainable
FERMENTATION Hand harvested, whole cluster pressing, natural yeast fermentation in 228L French oak barrels
AGING 24 months in 228L French oak barrels (3rd and 4th fill)

Vegan
13% Alcohol
Cork

And now on to our review:

The 2020 Reta Quebrada Seca Chardonnay opens with fresh, inviting aromas of lemon and other citrus, a little grapefruit, some sea salt minerality, touches of arugula and some herbal notes, a hint of butterscotch and a nutty note. There is so much going on here and it’s all really lovely!

It tastes just like it smells which is an amazing thing! Smooth, deep and balanced the wine features juicy acidity and touches of spice in the mouth as well.

It ends dry, juicy, a bit tangy and very, very long and lingering on the lip-smacking finish. This one just keeps on building long after you swallow, it’s really impressive.

Cheers,
Jon

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“I finally opened a bottle of this and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!!”

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We love Tannat, as do many of you based on the success of some of our past offers. Today master winemaker and author of the book Postmodern Winemaking, Clark Smith, returns with a giant 50% discount on his delectable single vineyard example aged 23 months in neutral French oak.

Made from the dark, thick-skinned Tannat grape that is packed with polyphenols (antioxidants) and normally priced at $40 a bottle, this is a special treat you don’t want to miss.

And with only 112 cases produced, this deal won’t last long…

For the next day you can get 4 bottles of the 2021 Winesmith Heringer Vineyards Tannat for just $79.95 ($19.99/bottle). That’s a discount of 50% saving you $20 a bottle!

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From the winery:

The nose is instantly alluring. These generous and approachable tannins support intriguing aromas of tar, violets, and sweet fennel. Its weight and authority tempt one to pair it with peppered steak, but I think the natives of Madiran are right to suggest that it is at its best with grilled duck breast.

I was trained on winemaking techniques by the great Patrick Ducournau in Madiran, a small appellation in southwest France in sight of the Pyrenees which specializes in Tannat. He invented the technique of micro-oxygenation to tame the tannins of this extraordinary grape, which can have three times the tannin of Cabernet Sauvignon. His hunch that the wine was starved for oxygen proved correct, and the technique is similar to conching of chocolate, which the Aztecs discovered converts cocoa into chocolate.

I was delighted to find a rare planting of this little-known grape in Clarksburg, California. It was even more astonishing to discover how oily and feminine the Tannat wines from this special vineyard proved to be. Generally, Tannat needs several years to soften and open, yet here we are, just 23 months after the vintage, bottling a highly drinkable wine with a round, voluptuous mouthfeel.

Vintage: 2021
Varietal: Tannat
Appellation: Yolo County
Vineyard: Heringer Estate Vineyards, Clarksburg
Harvest Date: September 24, 2021
Harvest Sugar: 21.9 Brix
Fermentation Techniques: 100% crush/destem, Lalvin D80 yeast inoculum, 7 gm/L untoasted Alliers chips, air seasoned 2 yrs
Elevage Details: Micro-oxygenated pre-ML at 90 mg/L/month, Malolactic fermentation in barrel, Neutral French oak aged 23 months
Total Acidity: 6.7 g/L
pH: 3.44 at bottling
Production: 112 cases

Alcohol 12.9%
Cork

And now on to our review:

The 2021 Winesmith Heringer Vineyards Tannat opens with lots of sweet smelling dark berry fruit in this dry wine. Add in a floral note and touches of vanilla and this is quite intriguing and attractive.

Taking a sip reveals a relatively young version of Tannat that is very drinkable now. Featuring similar flavors to the nose with good depth, balance and structure, the wine is quite smooth but also rather tannic and grippy at this young age. It is also loaded with rich, juicy fruit. Even more comes out as it has time in the glass, including a touch of balsamic.

It ends dry, long, dynamic and a bit chewy and was similar on day 2. Excellent now, this could really be phenomenal in a few years, if you can keep your hands off it!

You can also watch a video of Clark talking about the wine here.

Cheers,
Jon

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“Hi Jon, Best thing I ever did is buy wine thru you…not been disappointed with any of them! Thank you SO MUCH!”

“Just love your site and the great deals on unique small production vino. You do an outstanding job!”

“Jon, this is a wonderful wine all around. You have become our go-to person for wonderful wines and wine values. Please keep up the excellent job that you’re doing! Regards, a very satisfied customer.”

“Wow!! Just got my shipment. It is absolutely tremendous.”

“Another terrific selection from Reverse Wine Snob. Keep up the good work!”

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“I recently took advantage of your offer. So glad I did, and now sorry I did not buy more (like all those quotes on your website!)”

“I have been buying your Insider Deals for about 3 years now and we have enjoyed every one of them. They are wines that we never would have found on our own… ”

“The only thing I have ever been disappointed in with an Insider Deal is that I didn’t purchase more.”

“Received my shipment today and just cracked open my first tasting. It blew me away…I guess I have another top pick to my list. Can’t wait for my next glass…”

“You can count on great value from the wines offered.”

“the wine is, in a single word, superb! as have been all other wines offered and purchased since I first learnt about you…”

“love them all so far…Glad we ran across you. Too bad we can not order them all.”

“Also your prices are pretty amazing.”

“Hey Jon! You do great work. I’ve bought a bunch of the Insider Deals and probably 80% of the wine I drink comes from them. Great values!”

“The shipping on the Insider Deals is another great part of the deal. We recently paid $27 to a winery in California to ship 6 bottles (same packaging as the insider deals)….yikes!”

“Just got my 6 bottles and having my first glass. WHY, WHY didn’t I buy a case??!!”

“Would you happen to be offering this one again anytime soon? I regret not buying more. This was exceptional!”

“I am seriously considering having the Insider Deals as my primary go-to. Why did I not do this sooner? Thank you”

“I love this wine I bought from you!!!! Thanks for doing what do do!!!”

“This an absolutely amazing wine, Jon…You’ve outdone yourself!”

“Thanks Jon. We already drank all 6 of the first order so we were ecstatic to see you offering it again. My wife and I both love it.”

“You are a man after my own heart. I have always looked for the best and least expensive wine and you just made it easier. Cheers!”

“Hi Jon, well, I did something people have warned about – bought 6 bottles and should have bought 12!”

“Have had nothing but great bottles since I started ordering your recommendations. Thanks so much!”

“We’ve gotten in on three of the deals and have been VERY happy with the value. I originally was going to do a wine club thing but the insider deal appeals to me much more.”

“I really missed the boat by only getting four bottles of this offer last month. Should have bought least at a case.”

“My wife and I have really enjoyed getting to know new wines (and better than we used to buy!)​ Thanks for what you do and providing this service!​”

“Jon – you have to stop offering all of these amazing deals. My self discipline is fading fast!!”

“The wine is outstanding. I am so glad I bought a case.”

“ I only drink Reverse Wine Snob wine, it actually doesn’t make sense to buy from a store. You don’t get anything interesting, unique, and full of value otherwise.”

“Jon, I should have bought more! Delicious!!”

“I am a Certified Specialist of Wine. I love your deals. You pick great wines!! Kudos to you for getting us great deals!”

“Wish I would have ordered more!! It was great. Looking back, I wish I didn’t open it at our annual pool party. It’s gone. **Sob**”

“Hi Jon, just had to let you know that I love this wine!!!! Thanks for doing what you do.”

“I have purchased many times over the last several months and loved the wines!”

“Seriously amazing deal!!! I love a bold red, and Reverse Wine Snob delivered!!! Perfect for a rainy night!!”

“AMAZING!! Damn, I should have bought a CASE!!”

“WOW. Just… wow. Absolutely delicious. If I knew it was going to be this good, I would have bought a case… or two. This was dead-center in the sweet spot of what I like. Thank you!!”

“I have loved all my RWS deals, can’t wait to get this one.”

“I know that you don’t need to have ‘customers’ email you every time they like a wine that you have suggested/rated, and I have enjoyed many of your recommendations. But this Tannat was spectacular! Wow! That was amazing!”

“I finally opened a bottle of this and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!!”

“Thanks for a great service! We’ve been loving your emails and wine deals!”

“This insider deal is a great wine!!! So glad I got it!!”

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“Bought a case wish I had purchased 2-3 cases. Fantastic buy for the price.”

“We purchased several times and have been massively impressed. Thank you.”

“I love your approach to wine and all the great wine finds out there. It’s tempting to order almost every time you send out a deal. Keep up the great work, truly appreciated. ”

“Wish I had doubled my order!”

“By the way, you guys have a great company – smart concept, well executed. I may never have to make another trek to the wine store again. And your customer service is pretty darn good. Thank you. ”

“I am very much enjoying the wines I have been getting from you. I have discontinued all other wine services as the quality of the wines you select seem superior to what I was receiving elsewhere.”

“That’s tremendous…I wish I had tripled my order.”

Get the 2021 Winesmith Heringer Vineyards Tannat 4-Pack while you can! This deal ends Wednesday 5/27 at noon Pacific.

If you have more questions or any trouble ordering, please check out our FAQ or just click the Help button at checkout! No account is necessary to save your info for future orders or to checkout. GPay and Apple Pay are also enabled.

It’s a new Inexpensive Gourmet deal and Sonoma Gourmet is back.

Filled with only the good stuff, we can’t get enough of these sauces!

They are as good as homemade in a fraction of the time and with today’s variety pack, you can try a whole bunch of different flavor combinations.

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed every bottle we’ve tried and we think you will to. Each is made with only the highest quality ingredients and no added sugars.

Here is what’s included in today’s Sonoma Gourmet Pasta Sauce Perfection 6-Pack (all 24.5-25oz jars):

• Sonoma Gourmet Organic Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce – Who Knew Autumn Was So Smooth? Perfectly blended using organic butternut squash, organic tomatoes, and a secret blend of veggies and spices. It’s as if we bottled up the perfect fall day and made it a year-round staple. Well, assuming that velvety-smooth, delicious saucy things are your jam. Vegan.
• Sonoma Gourmet Organic Cherry Tomato with Basil Pasta Sauce – This Ain’t Your Nonna’s Tomato Sauce. Handcrafted using fresh, organic, California-grown cherry and plum tomatoes, and peppery-sweet organic basil. Like all of our sauces, this work of art was cooked in small batches with a heavy dose of love and a whole lot of flavor. Vegan.
• Sonoma Gourmet Creamy Tomato Parmesan Pasta Sauce – The Combo of All Combos. The best parts of a bowl of pasta combined into a single jar. You know, that moment when the tomato sauce mixes with the cheese and reaches the perfect thickness to coat every bite perfectly. Yep, that’s the one. This sauce was inspired by pasta but is pretty darn delicious on anything you can think about pouring it on – fries, tots, tortilla chips, veggies, whatever.
• Sonoma Gourmet Lemon & Herb Ricotta Pasta Sauce – Tangy, Rich & Fresh. Bam! This alternative to the classic red sauce just might become your everyday favorite. Rich and creamy? Check. Bright and herbaceous? check. The perfect kiss of lemon to round out this put-on-anything sauce? Check again. We won’t judge how much you’re going to love it.
• Sonoma Gourmet Organic Vodka & Cream Pasta Sauce – Party In A Jar. For those times when “normal” red sauce just won’t do, this collaboration with our neighbors from Hanson of Sonoma Distillery hits the spot. Perfectly balanced using fresh organic plum tomatoes, organic cream, organic veggies, organic spices, and oh yeah, organic vodka. This is a party in a jar like you’ve never tasted before. The alcohol gets cooked off in the process so it’s kid-friendly, too. Bottoms up!
• Sonoma Gourmet Organic Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce – Garlic Sauce That Garlic Would Be Proud Of. Organic garlic, slow-roasted for days (or at least it seems like it) until it’s as sweet as the tomatoes we marry it with. Some herbs, spices, and veggies are added to the party to create a sweet, garlicky-rich potion. This is what kitchens were meant to smell like. Vegan.

Hungry yet?

Normally retailing for $10.99 per 24.5-25oz bottle plus shipping, for the next few days we’ve got them for much less…

Today’s Inexpensive Gourmet Insider Deal gets you all 6 bottles in the Sonoma Gourmet Pasta Sauce Perfection Variety Pack (1 of each) for just $44.95 ($7.49/bottle) plus FREE SHIPPING! That’s a discount of 32% saving you over $20 plus another $10 in shipping.

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Want the recipes for the photos above? You can find them all and more here.

For those unfamiliar, here’s a bit more about Sonoma Gourmet:

We’re a new-world food company driven by flavor. And to us, flavor is more than something you have. Flavor is something you do, bringing things together in unique ways to make things more interesting. To make things more vibrant. To make things better. It’s how we approach food and life.

As chefs, we don’t believe in compromising flavor. Ever. That’s what sets us and our products apart. It’s why we cook in small batches using the absolute best ingredients. Fresh, real, local, delicious things. We can’t make things taste great if we start with ingredients that don’t taste great. And having Sonoma Valley as our backyard pantry goes a long way to making that happen.

Making delicious food that people enjoy with friends and family is why we get up in the morning. Experimenting, refining, and creating is what keeps us going well into the night. We’re foodists with a passion for raising the bar on flavor and sharing as much as we can with as many as we can. We love to mix it up, mash it up, and turn it up. And we encourage you to do the same.

You can find the full nutrition and ingredient list for each here. Don’t miss Pasta Sauce Perfection!

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This deal ends Friday 5/29 at noon Pacific.

If you have more questions or any trouble ordering, please check out our FAQ or just click the Help button at checkout! No account is necessary to save your info for future orders or to checkout. GPay and Apple Pay are also enabled.

Cheers,
Jon

100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which is pretty amazing at this low price.

The Kirkland Signature Malbec is available exclusively at Costco and still sells for just $6.99. It is made by Broquel Winery, who make some tasty Malbec in their own right. It is imported by DC Flynt MW Domaines & Estates.

From the bottle:

Argentina’s most acclaimed wine region for Malbec, Mendoza Province is in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The grapes for this Kirkland Signature Malbec are grown between 2800 and 3300 feet above sea level. This deep purple Malbec has intense fruit notes of plum and cherries and a long rounded finish. It displays a perfect balance of ripe fruit coupled with oak spice from 12 months of careful aging in French oak barrels.

Crafted at the Broquel winery in Mendoza, this Malbec was produced especially for Kirkland Signature.

-Sergio Case, Winemaker

Produced and Bottled by Broquel Winery
14% Alcohol

We’ve been tasting and reviewing the Kirkland Malbec going back to the 2009 vintage and unlike a lot of the other Costco wines, the quality on this one seemed to bounce around a good bit the first few years.

Ever since they’ve revealed the producer as Broquel Winery (which happened several vintages ago), the quality has improved and this has become a consistent winner at just $7, much like the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages and the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur.

The 2024 Kirkland Signature Malbec begins with pleasing aromas of plum and blackberry plus some cola, licorice and hints of vanilla and oaky, dusty spice.

Tasting reveals similar flavors to the nose in this medium-bodied, smooth and easy drinking Malbec. It features nice depth and structure, lots of juicy fruit, a touch of tannic grip and touches of oaky spice throughout. This is seriously crowd-pleasing stuff.

It ends with a dry, very juicy finish of lingering tart fruit and more oaky spice. We found it to be even better on day 2 where the oakiness in this young wine had subsided a bit.

This wine offers killer value. It definitely qualifies as a Bulk Buy once again!

Looking for more of the best wine picks at Costco? Browse our multi-page listing of recommended wines along with more information on how to best shop the store!

You can find the rest of our favorite Malbecs here!

Review Summary

Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7 • Reverse Wine Snob

Bulk Buy! The latest vintage of the Costco Kirkland Signature Malbec hits it out of the park. Aged 12 months in French oak. Just $6.99.

Editor's Rating:
8.5

Pros

• Only $6.99
• 12 months in French oak barrels
• Seriously crowd-pleasing, 89-90 points

Cons

• Only available at Costco
• 2024 vintage is still a bit oaky at this point

And here’s our previous review of the very similar 2023 vintage.

The 2023 Kirkland Signature Malbec begins with pleasing aromas of blackberry and plum plus some licorice, cola and hints of vanilla and dusty spice.

Tasting reveals similar flavors to the nose in this medium-bodied, smooth and easy drinking Malbec. It features nice depth and structure, lots of juicy fruit, a touch of tannic grip and pleasingly light touches of spice throughout. This is seriously crowd-pleasing stuff.

It ends with a dry, savory, very juicy finish of lingering tart fruit. We found it to be even better on day 2.

You can never have enough Sangiovese and today we have the return of a Super Tuscan Style beauty with a Perfect 10 Taste Rating. Both the 2018 and 2019 vintages of this wine were smash hits with our readers and the 2021 is just as good!

The 2021 Peterson Winery Il Granaio DCV Super Tuscan style Red is 84% Sangiovese from the Teldeschi and Spadoni vineyards plus 10% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot both from the Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard. The wine was aged 25 months in 33% new French oak barrels and 67% 5-10 year-old neutral oak barrels plus another 2 years in bottle before release. Only available from the winery, just a tiny 130 cases were produced!

Just like our other extremely popular Peterson Winery deals, this very small production wine is made in their zero manipulation style, meaning no additives are used and the wine is not fined or filtered (which also makes it vegan friendly).

All of this comes at an expense, although the normal price tag of $40 is extremely reasonable for the quality. Of course, that’s not the way we roll at Reverse Wine Snob so for the next day we’re slashing that price…

Today’s Insider Deal gets you 4 bottles of the 2021 Peterson Winery Il Granaio DCV Super Tuscan style Red for just $83.95 ($20.99/bottle). That’s a savings of $19 a bottle (48%)!

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From the winery:

2021 Peterson Winery Il Granaio Sangiovese

Il Granaio (Italian for The Barn) is our bottling of a “Super Tuscan” style wine; Sangiovese blended with nontraditional varietals. Our 2021 Il Granaio is 84% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. The wine was barrel aged for 25 months to integrate the varietals and add depth. Though ready to drink in the near term, its rich, ripe flavors will reward further cellaring. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Fred’s (Peterson) Vintaged View: Our Il Granaio Sangiovese began with the 2000 vintage when Jamie convinced me that we could create a Sangiovese blend juicy, spicy and exotic enough for the “Super Tuscan” moniker (Sangiovese blended with non-traditional varieties). The wine quickly developed a following, and we’ve produced the Il Granaio Sangiovese every vintage since. Each spring, Jamie and I assess the previous vintage of Sangiovese and begin the process of deciding the blend for that year’s Il Granaio. In blending, we are guided by two simple rules—capture the essence of the Sangiovese variety from that vintage, and build on its core characters, to assemble the juiciest, most complex wine possible. The blending varietals and percentages will vary for each vintage.

Tasting Notes: Blending Dry Creek Valley Sangiovese with our Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard Bordeaux varietals creates dark delicious flavors with mouthwatering vibrancy. For this vintage, we blended in Merlot and Petit Verdot, enhancing the structure and depth that are apparent from the first whiff.

Subtle wood spice notes weave through dark aromatics of ripe blackberry and boysenberry. The smooth entry flows into bright acidity that enlivens the fusion of cherry, boysenberry, raspberry and traces of violet, loamy earth and savory herbs. Be sure to give this wine 30 or more minutes to breathe so it comes alive before sipping. Your patience will be duly rewarded.

A great wine to pair with grilled meats like pork tenderloin, tri tip or duck, but it will also shine when matched with an authentic Bolognese sauce served with tagliatelle.

Varietal – Vineyard Breakdown – Harvest Dates
84% Sangiovese – 50% Teldeschi Vineyard 9/2, 34% Spadoni Vineyard 9/23
10% Merlot – Bradford Mountain Est. Vnyd 9/10
6% Petit Verdot – Bradford Mtn. Est. Vnyd 9/28
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
pH: 3.50
TA: 0.63g/100ml
Barrel Aging: 25 months
Cooperage: 33% new French oak barrels
67% 5-10 year-old neutral oak barrels
Bottling Date: Dec. 7, 2023 (unfined & unfiltered)
Closure Type: Natural cork – Amorim NDTech – individually scanned & TCA free
Production: 130 cases | 750ml btls; 60 btls | 1.5L magnums
Release Date: January 2026
14.8% Alcohol

And now on to our review:

The 2021 Peterson Winery Il Granaio Dry Creek Valley Super Tuscan Style Red opens with a wonderful, harmonious aroma of black cherry and other savory dark fruits, plus lovely spice, cedar and touches of mint, licorice and earth. It’s a fabulous start although I would give it an hour or two to breathe before drinking to really let it open up.

Taking a sip reveals a smooth, luscious mouthfeel, remarkable balance and great structure and depth. This is so savory! The wine features similar flavors to the nose but they are put together wonderfully in the mouth. With great acidity this wine also has excellent food pairing potential with anything from a cheeseburger to all kinds of Italian fare.

It ends dry, juicy, amazingly long, savory and a bit grippy on the mouth-watering finish. It was just as good on day 2. No patience is needed as the wine is wonderful right now although, like all of the Peterson wines, I’m sure cellaring for a few years will bring great rewards as well.

I absolutely love this one, and we will be stocking up on it ourselves (but we’ll save you all a few bottles too).

Cheers,
Jon

Here’s what people are saying about our Insider Deals:

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“Hi Jon, Best thing I ever did is buy wine thru you…not been disappointed with any of them! Thank you SO MUCH!”

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“I recently took advantage of your offer. So glad I did, and now sorry I did not buy more (like all those quotes on your website!)”

“I have been buying your Insider Deals for about 3 years now and we have enjoyed every one of them. They are wines that we never would have found on our own… ”

“The only thing I have ever been disappointed in with an Insider Deal is that I didn’t purchase more.”

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“The shipping on the Insider Deals is another great part of the deal. We recently paid $27 to a winery in California to ship 6 bottles (same packaging as the insider deals)….yikes!”

“Just got my 6 bottles and having my first glass. WHY, WHY didn’t I buy a case??!!”

“Would you happen to be offering this one again anytime soon? I regret not buying more. This was exceptional!”

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“Hi Jon, well, I did something people have warned about – bought 6 bottles and should have bought 12!”

“Have had nothing but great bottles since I started ordering your recommendations. Thanks so much!”

“We’ve gotten in on three of the deals and have been VERY happy with the value. I originally was going to do a wine club thing but the insider deal appeals to me much more.”

“I really missed the boat by only getting four bottles of this offer last month. Should have bought least at a case.”

“My wife and I have really enjoyed getting to know new wines (and better than we used to buy!)​ Thanks for what you do and providing this service!​”

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“The wine is outstanding. I am so glad I bought a case.”

“ I only drink Reverse Wine Snob wine, it actually doesn’t make sense to buy from a store. You don’t get anything interesting, unique, and full of value otherwise.”

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“Wish I would have ordered more!! It was great. Looking back, I wish I didn’t open it at our annual pool party. It’s gone. **Sob**”

“Hi Jon, just had to let you know that I love this wine!!!! Thanks for doing what you do.”

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“Seriously amazing deal!!! I love a bold red, and Reverse Wine Snob delivered!!! Perfect for a rainy night!!”

“AMAZING!! Damn, I should have bought a CASE!!”

“WOW. Just… wow. Absolutely delicious. If I knew it was going to be this good, I would have bought a case… or two. This was dead-center in the sweet spot of what I like. Thank you!!”

“I have loved all my RWS deals, can’t wait to get this one.”

“I know that you don’t need to have ‘customers’ email you every time they like a wine that you have suggested/rated, and I have enjoyed many of your recommendations. But this Tannat was spectacular! Wow! That was amazing!”

“I finally opened a bottle of this and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!!”

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“I love your approach to wine and all the great wine finds out there. It’s tempting to order almost every time you send out a deal. Keep up the great work, truly appreciated. ”

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“By the way, you guys have a great company – smart concept, well executed. I may never have to make another trek to the wine store again. And your customer service is pretty darn good. Thank you. ”

“I am very much enjoying the wines I have been getting from you. I have discontinued all other wine services as the quality of the wines you select seem superior to what I was receiving elsewhere.”

“That’s tremendous…I wish I had tripled my order.”

Get the 2021 Peterson Winery Il Granaio Dry Creek Valley Super Tuscan Style Sangiovese 4-Pack while you can! This deal ends Sunday 5/24 at midnight Pacific.

If you have more questions or any trouble ordering, please check out our FAQ or just click the Help button at checkout! No account is necessary to save your info for future orders or to checkout. GPay and Apple Pay are also enabled.

Today we’re happy to welcome Miner Family Winery back to our deals with a serious Rhone inspired white wine that is drinking wonderfully right now, but is also quite age-worthy.

Even better, we have two vintages of this beauty, the 2021 and 2022. The blends are slightly different – while both feature Roussanne and Viognier, the 2021 also uses Marsanne while the 2022 uses Grenache Blanc. Despite the differences, the wines are remarkably similar tasting and remarkably good – a bit like an aged oaked Chardonnay without the buttery notes.

95% barrel fermented (5% stainless steel) and aged 6 months in 30% new French oak, both wines are sourced from vineyards (including the Miner Estate) in Napa Valley, Paso Robles and the Alexander Valley. Only around 200 cases were made of each.

Through our limited time deal you’ll get 2 bottles of each so you can compare them yourselves!

With SRPs of $40 and $45 a bottle, you would normally pay $170 for this 4-pack, but not so today…

For the next day you can get 4 bottles of the Miner The Iliad White Wine (2 bottles of the 2021 plus 2 bottles of the 2022) for just $XX.95 ($XX.XX/bottle). That’s a discount of XX% saving you an incredible $XX a bottle!

From the winery:

2021 and 2022 Miner The Iliad White Wine

The Iliad, our white Rhône-style blend, begins with a bright perfume of honeysuckle and acacia flowers and continues its epic tale with undertones of sandalwood and herbs.

With good acidity, concentration and balance, The Iliad boasts of flavors of apricot and a hint of citrus. The long, clean finish offers a structured minerality with a hint of tannin and cream.

Miner is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked along the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation in the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner, Miner Family Winery crafts reserve-style wines by sourcing fruit from Napa Valley and other specially selected California vineyards.

Our winemaking team uses a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology to make wines that reflect the unique characteristics of individual vineyards or “terroir” where specific varietals grow best. This fusion of superb vineyard sites and thoughtful winemaking allows Miner to deliver elegant, expressive wines.

2021 VINTAGE
BLEND 76.5% Marsanne, 13.5% Roussanne, 10% Viognier
HARVEST September 14th – October 19th, 2021 Picked at 23.3 Brix
FERMENTATION 95% Barrel Fermented, aged 6 months, 30% New French Oak. 5% Stainless Fermented
VINEYARD The Grand Val Estate, Miner & Steinbeck Vineyards
pH 3.74
TA .43
PRODUCTION 226 cases
BOTTLED May 12th, 2022
RELEASE DATE Winter 2024
SRP: $40
14.3% Alcohol
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2022 VINTAGE
BLEND 60% Grenache Blanc, 34% Roussanne, 6% Viognier
HARVEST September 12th – October 23rd, 2022 Picked at 22.6, 22.1 & 25.1 Brix
VINEYARD Garden Creek, Miner & Steinbeck Vineyards
FERMENTATION 95% Barrel Fermented, aged 6 months, 30% New French Oak. 5% Stainless Fermented
pH 3.53
TA .5
PRODUCTION 174 cases
BOTTLED May 8th, 2023
RELEASE DATE Winter 2025
SRP: $45
13.6% Alcohol
Cork

And now on to our review:

The 2021 Miner The Iliad Napa Valley White Wine opens with wonderful and varied nose of peach, pear, lemon, lime, touches of tropical fruits and lots of floral notes (honeysuckle and others) plus various herbal notes and touches of creme brulee and vanilla cream. Wow, what a start!

The wine tastes similar to nose but has a bit more tart fruit in the mouth. It also has good, juicy acidity and touches of well-integrated spice. It tastes a bit like an aged oaked Chardonnay but without the buttery notes.

This is a serious white wine! I’m guessing it can age quite nicely and get even better over the next couple years.

It ends with lots of lasting mineral notes under the tart fruit on the long, dry finish.

Even though the blend is a bit different on the 2022 Miner The Iliad White Wine, it tastes remarkably similar to the 2021 with just a bit more tropical fruit and floral notes. Just like that wine it is very Rhone-like and very age-worthy. (It is also labeled as “California” as a bit less of the blend comes from Napa Valley and more from Paso Robles and Alexander Valley.)

You don’t want to miss this pair of wines, especially at today’s giant discount!

Cheers,
Jon

Here’s what people are saying about our Insider Deals:

“I have tell you that I have been really, really pleased with this whole reverse wine snob endeavor. The info you provided gives me enough to purchase with confidence. The shipping is unbelievably convenient. The wines are right in that price-tag-sweet-spot. And everything has been just as described. Great job.”

“Hi Jon, Best thing I ever did is buy wine thru you…not been disappointed with any of them! Thank you SO MUCH!”

“Just love your site and the great deals on unique small production vino. You do an outstanding job!”

“Jon, this is a wonderful wine all around. You have become our go-to person for wonderful wines and wine values. Please keep up the excellent job that you’re doing! Regards, a very satisfied customer.”

“Wow!! Just got my shipment. It is absolutely tremendous.”

“Another terrific selection from Reverse Wine Snob. Keep up the good work!”

“I’ve bought a ridiculous amount of wine from your deals in the last year…I just want to say that I really appreciate what you guys have done with RWS. I discovered your site looking up Costco wine reviews and have been hooked on your insider deals ever since. I’ve been referring every friend I know.”

“I recently took advantage of your offer. So glad I did, and now sorry I did not buy more (like all those quotes on your website!)”

“I have been buying your Insider Deals for about 3 years now and we have enjoyed every one of them. They are wines that we never would have found on our own… ”

“The only thing I have ever been disappointed in with an Insider Deal is that I didn’t purchase more.”

“Received my shipment today and just cracked open my first tasting. It blew me away…I guess I have another top pick to my list. Can’t wait for my next glass…”

“You can count on great value from the wines offered.”

“the wine is, in a single word, superb! as have been all other wines offered and purchased since I first learnt about you…”

“love them all so far…Glad we ran across you. Too bad we can not order them all.”

“Also your prices are pretty amazing.”

“Hey Jon! You do great work. I’ve bought a bunch of the Insider Deals and probably 80% of the wine I drink comes from them. Great values!”

“The shipping on the Insider Deals is another great part of the deal. We recently paid $27 to a winery in California to ship 6 bottles (same packaging as the insider deals)….yikes!”

“Just got my 6 bottles and having my first glass. WHY, WHY didn’t I buy a case??!!”

“Would you happen to be offering this one again anytime soon? I regret not buying more. This was exceptional!”

“I am seriously considering having the Insider Deals as my primary go-to. Why did I not do this sooner? Thank you”

“I love this wine I bought from you!!!! Thanks for doing what do do!!!”

“This an absolutely amazing wine, Jon…You’ve outdone yourself!”

“Thanks Jon. We already drank all 6 of the first order so we were ecstatic to see you offering it again. My wife and I both love it.”

“You are a man after my own heart. I have always looked for the best and least expensive wine and you just made it easier. Cheers!”

“Hi Jon, well, I did something people have warned about – bought 6 bottles and should have bought 12!”

“Have had nothing but great bottles since I started ordering your recommendations. Thanks so much!”

“We’ve gotten in on three of the deals and have been VERY happy with the value. I originally was going to do a wine club thing but the insider deal appeals to me much more.”

“I really missed the boat by only getting four bottles of this offer last month. Should have bought least at a case.”

“My wife and I have really enjoyed getting to know new wines (and better than we used to buy!)​ Thanks for what you do and providing this service!​”

“Jon – you have to stop offering all of these amazing deals. My self discipline is fading fast!!”

“The wine is outstanding. I am so glad I bought a case.”

“ I only drink Reverse Wine Snob wine, it actually doesn’t make sense to buy from a store. You don’t get anything interesting, unique, and full of value otherwise.”

“Jon, I should have bought more! Delicious!!”

“I am a Certified Specialist of Wine. I love your deals. You pick great wines!! Kudos to you for getting us great deals!”

“Wish I would have ordered more!! It was great. Looking back, I wish I didn’t open it at our annual pool party. It’s gone. **Sob**”

“Hi Jon, just had to let you know that I love this wine!!!! Thanks for doing what you do.”

“I have purchased many times over the last several months and loved the wines!”

“Seriously amazing deal!!! I love a bold red, and Reverse Wine Snob delivered!!! Perfect for a rainy night!!”

“AMAZING!! Damn, I should have bought a CASE!!”

“WOW. Just… wow. Absolutely delicious. If I knew it was going to be this good, I would have bought a case… or two. This was dead-center in the sweet spot of what I like. Thank you!!”

“I have loved all my RWS deals, can’t wait to get this one.”

“I know that you don’t need to have ‘customers’ email you every time they like a wine that you have suggested/rated, and I have enjoyed many of your recommendations. But this Tannat was spectacular! Wow! That was amazing!”

“I finally opened a bottle of this and it did not disappoint. Delicious!!!”

“Thanks for a great service! We’ve been loving your emails and wine deals!”

“This insider deal is a great wine!!! So glad I got it!!”

“I’ve gotten quite a few of these and loved them all — keep them coming!”

“Bought a case wish I had purchased 2-3 cases. Fantastic buy for the price.”

“We purchased several times and have been massively impressed. Thank you.”

“I love your approach to wine and all the great wine finds out there. It’s tempting to order almost every time you send out a deal. Keep up the great work, truly appreciated. ”

“Wish I had doubled my order!”

“By the way, you guys have a great company – smart concept, well executed. I may never have to make another trek to the wine store again. And your customer service is pretty darn good. Thank you. ”

“I am very much enjoying the wines I have been getting from you. I have discontinued all other wine services as the quality of the wines you select seem superior to what I was receiving elsewhere.”

“That’s tremendous…I wish I had tripled my order.”

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Prosecco made from 85% Glera and 15% Blanchetta, Perera and Boschera (indigenous white varieties) from Asolo, Veneto, Italy.

This sparkling wine is available exclusively at Sam’s Club and sells for just $7.68. It is imported by Prestige Beverage Group.

From Sam’s Club:

Member’s Mark Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOGC Brut
85% Glera and 15% Blanchetta, Perera e Boschera (indigenous white grape varieties)
Product of Italy’s Asolo appellation (Prosecco Superiore DOCG)

Prosecco is one of the world’s most popular sparkling wines, and this one shines with the perfect balance of fruity flavor and delicate bubbles. The finest quality grapes were selected to create an expressive wine that’s best enjoyed chilled.

This dry, light-bodied wine opens with an aromatic bouquet of floral and citrus notes. The palate is lively, with apples and a hint of pastry joining citrus fruits. A fine mousse is balanced by bright acidity, carrying into a wonderfully refreshing finish. Serving in a flute glass will really bring out this Prosecco’s perfumes and flavors.

Food Pairing: Our Member’s Mark Asolo Prosecco is easy-drinking and quite food-friendly. It makes for a superb pre-dinner drink and pairs well with a charcuterie board of antipasto, cured meats, and mild cheeses as a starter. The wine’s delicate freshness will also complement linguine with seafood, oysters, vegetables and salads, sushi, and spicy Asian dishes.

Produced and Bottled by Societa Agricola Colli Asolani De Bedin Enrico
11% Alcohol

The non-vintage Member’s Mark Asolo Prosecco Superiore Brut begins with a pleasing aroma of pear, apple and lemon plus a touch of yeast and honey.

Tasting reveals a nice mostly dry, budget bubbly that is easy in all respects (cost, taste, availability, etc.) With plenty of fresh fruit similar to the nose and tons of fine bubbles this is quite refreshing. It’s definitely a solid buy for just $8.

It ends with a dry, crisp, medium-long, refreshing finish. It makes for a nice palate cleanser and would also be great for mimosas.

 
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