Classic Vin Ordinaire. This is another well-priced but not entirely satisfactory foray into European wine regions for Costco. It’s from the prime growing region of
Category: Budget Wines
Budget Wine Review: Pacific Crest Centennial Trail Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2015
A winsome face belies subterranean nervous energy in this warm weather Chardonnay. Pretty aromas of pear, apple and hazelnut are caressed by lemon highlights. In the mouth
Budget Wine Review: Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva 2013
A Rioja Reserva for $7 raises eyebrows. Unlike the term “reserve” in the U.S., in Rioja “reserva” actually means something. It must be aged for
Budget Wine Review: Laurent Reverdy Sancerre 2016
As Sauvignon Blanc has become increasingly popular we’ve become accustomed to the exuberant, pungent gooseberry of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or the citrus and tropical
Budget Wine: Conte Di Bregonzo Amarone della Valpolicella 2014
This is a Trader Joe’s exclusive at an unheard of price of $17 for Amarone. Amarone is expensive to make. The grapes are dried for
Budget Wine: Les Vignerons de l’Enclave Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Cuvée Prestige 2015
One look at the label tells you this should be a good value. Wine classifications in France are typically based on the size of the
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