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Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 เม.ย. 2021
The place for all things wine. Learn about wine in an unpretentious way. Think wine education, tastings (some blind), interviews and cool random facts, shopping for wine values, etc. Often, I'll be somewhere in a vineyard, winery or cellar. The first video on this channel was posted in late 2022.
I've spent 40+ years in the wine trade. I'm one of just over 400 Masters of Wine in the world. For years, I had owned a specialty wine store, then spent two decades in corporate leadership roles in the US and Australia. I travel often for work, enjoyment, to learn and to experience the wine world. I've judged at wine competitions on five continents, along with remaining active in the MW educational program. Today, I have a number of consulting gigs around the world.
For business inquiries or to have your wines considered to appear on this channel, contact me at: bobpaulinski@gmail.com
I've spent 40+ years in the wine trade. I'm one of just over 400 Masters of Wine in the world. For years, I had owned a specialty wine store, then spent two decades in corporate leadership roles in the US and Australia. I travel often for work, enjoyment, to learn and to experience the wine world. I've judged at wine competitions on five continents, along with remaining active in the MW educational program. Today, I have a number of consulting gigs around the world.
For business inquiries or to have your wines considered to appear on this channel, contact me at: bobpaulinski@gmail.com
Master of Wine: Outstanding Under $10 Red Wine
In today's video, Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine tastes and talks about an outstanding Tuscan red wine value from Costco. The wine is not available year-round and the offering may vary by location.
The wine is the 2021 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva for $8.99. To give you a better idea of the value on this wine, I did a bit of shopping at other stores. As expected, the base level, generic Chianti was often at a higher price versus the Chianti Classico Riserva from Costco. It makes no sense as base-level Chianti comes from lesser favored vineyard sites with higher allowed yields, lower ripeness requirements and often some white grapes are included in the blend which is often attributed to increased quantity but not quality.
Next, comes much more interesting wines at Chianti Classico level, this an iconic representation from the region. This level is termed as ANNATA, although it's rarely used on the label). The vineyard sources are from superior sites compared to the base-level Chianti. The yields are lower, the fruit must be riper, the wines receive longer aging before release, and no white grapes are permitted in the blend. At this level, the wines are typically found in the mid-teens and quickly bump up into the $20 plus range.
As for Chianti Classico Riserva, this is a much more serious wine. This is the level that corresponds to the featured wine from Costco. The yields are lower than basic Chianti Classico, the fruit must have a higher degree of required ripeness, along with increased aging requirements, in this case, two years in barrel and 3 months in bottles before release. In terms of pricing, wines at this level are commonly found starting at around $25, and quickly climbing from there.
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The wine is the 2021 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva for $8.99. To give you a better idea of the value on this wine, I did a bit of shopping at other stores. As expected, the base level, generic Chianti was often at a higher price versus the Chianti Classico Riserva from Costco. It makes no sense as base-level Chianti comes from lesser favored vineyard sites with higher allowed yields, lower ripeness requirements and often some white grapes are included in the blend which is often attributed to increased quantity but not quality.
Next, comes much more interesting wines at Chianti Classico level, this an iconic representation from the region. This level is termed as ANNATA, although it's rarely used on the label). The vineyard sources are from superior sites compared to the base-level Chianti. The yields are lower, the fruit must be riper, the wines receive longer aging before release, and no white grapes are permitted in the blend. At this level, the wines are typically found in the mid-teens and quickly bump up into the $20 plus range.
As for Chianti Classico Riserva, this is a much more serious wine. This is the level that corresponds to the featured wine from Costco. The yields are lower than basic Chianti Classico, the fruit must have a higher degree of required ripeness, along with increased aging requirements, in this case, two years in barrel and 3 months in bottles before release. In terms of pricing, wines at this level are commonly found starting at around $25, and quickly climbing from there.
#costco #kirklandsignature #kirkland #chianti #chianticlassico #sangiovese #wine #winelife #redwine #bargains #winetasting #bobpaulinski #masterofwine #wset #italy #italianwine #tuscany
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I’ve been watching bourbon videos and I was surprised to learn that wine barrels are toasted not charred. I’m glad they aren’t charred cause that is one reason I hate bourbon.
Medium toast is the norm. I’m not a fan of the charred character in spirits as well.
Chianti Classico is a favorite at my house. I will definitely pick up a few bottles on my next trip to Costco. Your videos are so informative. Thank you so much!!
I appreciate the good word on my videos. Thanks for the support. 🍷
I like the different camera shots.
Thanks, trying to change it up. 🍷
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Agree, fantastic value for a < $10 wine. Also agree that I prefer the 2021 to the 2020. Bought a case!
I’m glad we’re aligned. 🍷
Some real bargains at COSTCO!! Thank you Bob, great info as always! I’ve a traditional method Chardonnay sparkler from Piedmont tonight….quite lovely.
Hi Carl, this one a great bargain. The sparkler sounds good. Which producer? Thank you as always.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 hi. It’s the Scrimaglio NV. It’s brut, quite a nice fiz, a bit more fruit (pear, white melon, red apple) than autolitic, touch of brioche, some nice saltiness, nice mousse, crisp acid, nice length and clean finish. Pretty refreshing. For 20 bucks, I’d get more for sure.
Wow, my next trip to Costco, I'm buying a case. Love Chianti. Thanks, as always, and cheers!
I drank a bottle, went back for another to create the video. 🍷
The UK supermarket Tesco carries a really good value Chianti Classico Riserva for £10 (about $12.70) although it's often on offer for a a £1 or so less. They have had it on their shelves since the 2009 vintage and the current vintage is 2019. It's full of bright red cherries soaked in assam tea, spicy, leathery tannins with red fruit and herby aromas. Not a 95 point wine by any stretch of the imagination, but good, honest well made weekday red to drink with nice food and relax with!
It’s been awhile since visiting a Tesco, but I could always find something good after sorting through the plonk. Is it under the Tesco brand?
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 It is under their Tesco Finest brand. As supermarkets go, Tesco's range isn't too bad, with some hidden gems among a sea of mass market brands - have recently enjoyed a very good Godello from Monterrei and a superb St Nicolas de Bourgueil.
i always enjoy your presentations on wines from Trader Joe's and Costco. both stores offer some very good bargains. thanks for this particular video. i am definitely going to get it this week. keep up the great work, Bob.
Hi Paul, thanks for the good word on the videos. Much appreciated. 🍷
Great stuff! Look forward to your future video on the Chianti Classic Gran Selezione!!😎😎
Thanks for commenting. 🍷
Thanks for the heads up on this bargain. It would be helpful if you would also mention what foods pair with the wine.
Thank you for commenting. As for food pairing, most anything with a tomato based sauce, also grilled red meats. The tannin cuts through the fat. Also with grilled meaty mushrooms, outstanding!
How does that cork style affect wines you do want to age a little longer
Full natural or agglomerate cork, it doesn’t matter. Purist may disagree, but the science doesn’t support it. Most important is the storage conditions, cool, dark, resting on its side and you’re good to go.
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I just bought the latest Chateau Neuf du Pap from Kirkland and liked it. Can you do a video review of it?
I’ll be back in Costco later this week. If I can find it, I’ll create a video. 🍷
Thanks for the heads-up on this Costco bargain - will get some very soon!
Definitely worthwhile. 🍷
Just got back home after a short trip to Italy. Wine wasn't the focus but I did get to try my first Franciacorta, which I enjoyed a lot (didn't note the producer, though). I also had a red Tuscan wine, but not a Chianti.
Sounds like a nice trip. I’m a fan of Franciacorta, some rival Champagne.
I wish you would have posted yesterday morning before I went to Costco 😂. Great vid. I will try to get next time. Did you see any 2020 bottles? I would love to taste back to back to see if I can notice the difference.
Timing is everything! 😂 I tried the 2020 several months ago. Slim chance to finding any at this time. 2021 is by far superior.
Nice experimental shots today. The one from the bottom of the glass actually helped to see the colour. Not sure I've seen it anywhere else, so kudos on that! I'll see if I find the 2021 vintage here; they tend to be a few years delayed as happened with the Gigondas. Cheers!
Haha! You noticed! Trying to mix it up. I like the glass shot, it shows the wine very well. I hope you can find the wines. 🍷
Thanks for another Kirkland wine review, this one is added to my list. A very well done video with some fun camera work, thank you.
Thanks Matthew. Trying to mix up the video camera work. I’m glad you noticed.
Going to Napels, Italy this autumn. I will definitly pickup a lot of Italian wines. Great video!
Last year, I visited Naples. Had a wonderful time. Thank you for the good word on the video. 🍷
How do you this this one compares to the Kirkland rioja?
The styles have some similar elements. Both show significant influence from barrel aging, both are medium deep in color and mid-weight in body. The CC Riserva has higher acidity, which makes the wine a bit more lifted on the palate.
Thanks for the value alert - I’ll definitely try to find it at my local Costco. CCR are one of my go to value reds. One nitpick: your pronunciation of Chianti dries me crazy- it’s Kee-ahn-tee, not Kee-ahn-tay.
I hope you can find it. The search is worthwhile. I don’t mean to drive you crazy! Thanks for the comment. 😂
I enjoy this bottle from time to time, especially with pasta, pizza, etc. It is great for daily drinking!
Thanks for commenting. 🍷
I’ll be finishing off a 2019 chianti classico normale from Castell’in Villa tonight that sells for just over $30 in nyc no less. So much incredible value in Sangiovese wines.
Nice, you’re drinking well! Tuscan wines have been sensational in recent years. My only call out is that in unusually warm vintages, the alcohol levels can bump too high.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 agreed. The more I taste, the more I think 2013s are some of the best drinking Tuscan wines right now. I’m hoping the 2016s will reach even higher heights, but we’ll have to wait and see.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 I don’t know much about vineyard practices in Tuscany, but do you think in hotter years less dense plantings or actually increasing yield per hectare could limit the alcohol problem? Or is your sense that that could also mean you get less concentration and complexity from the fruit?
Just watching it. And I like this bottle but was not in love with it.
For me, the value for the money is outstanding. It’s a good thing that we have plenty of options. I appreciate the comment. 🍷
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 May need to try the new bottling. At 10 bucks it is always worth it.
That was really fun and informative at the same time. I enjoyed this with my wife and some wine. We even paused and discussed what we think the wines were based on your descriptions. Please do more of these!
Thank you for commenting. More videos like this will be posted. 🍷
Please don't say "Gewürz" as an abbreviation. If you want to use a short form, it would be "Traminer".
Old habits tend to stay around.
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine7234 It just sounds weird to a German native speaker 🤷🏽♂️