Master of Wine; BEST VALUES at COSTCO

In this video, Bob Paulinski Master of Wine talks about and tastes the best wine values at Costco. If you’ve visited a Costco, you know it’s a busy place and they sell a lot of wine. The mix will include wines that can be found broadly most times of the year, others with more limited availability, along with a range of wines under Costco’s own Kirkland label. The mix will vary based on location, but your bound to find some pleasant surprises. The price points range is spread from under $10 to $100+, with the majority in the $15 to $30 range. My intent was to search out the best values from classic regions that also have good level of availability. I went with six wines that most caught my attention. They happened to be from six different countries, with price points ranging from $8 to $50 per bottle.
Before I get into the specific wines, here’s a bit on making sense of the price signage at Costco. This applies to wine and anything else in the club. Some tags will show additional supplier funded discounts. Be sure to note the promo expiration date. Signs with an asterick in the upper right corner are items not currently being replenished, although it may return at a later date. Signs will show a cost that ends in 7, this notes a reduced price.
Wines tasted in the video:
2021 Dr Loosen Blue Slate Riesling Kabinett from Mosel Germany Costco $15 -suggested retail price $20-$22
2021 Chateau de Grezels Cahors from the SW of France Costco $7 - suggested retail price $16 to $20
2019 Condado de Haza Crianza Ribera del Duero Spain Costco $15 - suggested retail price $22 -$24
2018 Kirkland Brunello di Montalcino Italy $20,
2021 Austin Hope CS Paso Robles $50 Average retail $56 - $58
Kirkland 10 Year Tawny $17
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[@eymerichinquisitore9022]

Sorry but if a person is a fan of Brunello or if he wants to discover this type of wine I would advise him to stay away from that bottle. I don't think Barbi is still involved in this project but I have tasted it and this is just a decent Sangiovese and has none of the characteristics of Brunello, thin, light and without character, yet I read that the grapes should come from the southern part of Montalcino??😵 At that price I would add a few bucks and opt for a good Rosso di Montalcino. I don't think anyone can expect to drink a good Brunello and pay 20 dollars a bottle for it.

[@dr7246]

Your channel strikes a nice balance between stuff that geeks, like myself, will find interesting, and content for people, without a serious interest in wine,who just want to find a good bottle without having to go on an expedition.

[@EMH9823]

I used to think that the wines sold in the market were leftovers from the wineries, and that only the good wines were available at the wineries.

[@josephpatricio851]

Don’t pop the cork when you open a bottle of wine.

[@ellisbonton3857]

I buy most of my wine from Costco, so keep it coming. My wife wants me to buy nothing but Austin Hope.

[@hacksawbob3310]

Suggestion: When you say you're going to go back to a wine later to see how it develops, perhaps add the return taste to the end of the video, at least if there's a noteworthy difference...

[@Macdaddy418]

How has Austin Hope not been sued by Penfolds for copying the Grange Hermitage label.

[@KING6UCCI]

2024 I’m dropping liquor and only drinking wine. Good video, nice energy. Very professional , hopefully other videos are more entertaining and less monotonous . Show some more character , overall for what I searched and your title you delivered.

[@RobC-tt4sq]

I know it is a divisive topic but have you ever considered providing a rating on the 100 point scale for the wines that you taste? While certainly quite subjective, it would help me to get a sense of exactly where the wines stack up in your opinion. As always, thanks for the content.

[@ricknelsteel]

Bob, I’d happily send you out shopping for me. The Ribero? I’ve had so many bad ones in the last year, i just go to Rioja all the time now. To me it’s plonk with tannins. Now Vega Scililia is a different story. I’m unhappy to say that the Ribero wines seem to have gone the same way as most Australian wines in that they have priced all the top wines in the €100 range and unfortunately the entry and middle range is bereft of any quality.

[@bobbrown6430]

love the cork toss over the shoulder. really sets the tone for the video

[@user-bz9hj7se7g]

Though there is a huge price gap between South Korea and the US, it is really helpful to watch this video clip to find best wine in Cost co!! Thanks a lot! I will buy Dr. Loosen soon

[@boomerrangerron]

I too love the cork toss over the shoulder! Bob's a very cool wine reviewer! Nicely done video!

[@Blue28485]

Thanks for all the great videos!!!

[@kbhothothot]

The way you toss the cork is delightful! I love being able to join in on your tastings. Very glad I found you and I’ll be following you and your recommendations 😊🙏💕

[@jimdoran7723]

Very helpful and informative. Your descriptors are easily understood, not off the wall like a lot of reviewers. I really enjoyed this. Am going to join the nearest Costco this week!!

[@joshg8026]

Very nicely done. Thank you

[@Roxanne.Barnes]

The way you toss the cork is delightful! I love being able to join in on your tastings. Very glad I found you and I’ll be following you and your recommendations

[@dmitrivassiliev15]

Thank you, Bob!

[@pathoffman6537]

Thanks for helping me with my Christmas list 👍😎