Exploring Affordable Wines from Costco

Kirkland Finds That Punch Well Above Their Price Point

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Bulk buys

~$5

Starting price

I finally got around to purchasing some wines at Costco that were recommended from various online sources. I had already tried the St. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon, which is decent, but I was particularly impressed with how delicious and affordable the Kirkland branded wines are.

* BB denotes Bulk Buys

Red Wines

→ Kirkland — Reignac 2019 *BB
→ Kirkland — Pauillac 2023 *BB
→ Kirkland — Bordeaux Supérieur — Grand Vin *BB
→ Kirkland Signature — Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 *BB
→ Kirkland — Signature Malbec *BB
→ Kirkland — Gigondas — GSM *BB
→ Ste. Michelle — Indian Wells — Red Blend
→ Ste. Michelle — Indian Wells — Cabernet Sauvignon
→ Ste. Michelle — Cabernet Sauvignon
→ D'Angelo

White Wines

→ Kirkland — Marlborough — Sauvignon Blanc — Ti Point *BB
→ Kirkland — Friuli Grave — Pinot Grigio 2023 *BB
→ Kirkland — Moscato *BB
→ Kirkland — Asolo Prosecco *BB
→ Kirkland — Prosecco Rosé *BB
→ Italo Cescon — Pinot Grigio

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Bulk Buys: Malbec & Friuli

The Malbec and Friuli are bulk buys that I recommend stocking up on, as they punch well above their price point. Both were incredibly affordable, and I'm testing them as I seek out basic wines that remain delicious. I want to mix it up and expand beyond my usual Trader Joe's staples.

It's surprising to think that these bottles are cheaper than beer; for instance, a bottle of Friuli is around $5, while a six-pack of beer typically costs $10.

Takeaways

The Challenge of Finding Quality Reds Above $20

While I was okay with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, I realized I may have had inflated expectations for a $20 wine. In contrast, the cheaper $5–10 bottles surprised and delighted me without any pretensions.

Not being able to find many recommended bulk buys, like the Gigondas or Bordeaux, could actually be a positive sign—perhaps it reflects their limited availability, indicating quality.

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