Recommend a wine at Costco

[koolhand]

I'm not much of a wine drinker, would like to get some recs to try out next time I shop at Costco, so if you have a specific brand/type avail at Costco, drop a post.

I tend to like the fruity white wines vs the red wines...

 

[Analog]

Louis Martini. Got some there before, very good stuff. (red wine)

 

[DAGTA]

Beringer White Zinfandel. It's a sweet blush wine. Cheap.

 

[teckmaster]

do you know how bad that sounds that you want to get your wine from Costco. Thats as bad as trying to buy a rolex from K-Mart.

go to the liqour store. They have good cheap stuff there, or go to a local vineyard store if you have one.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: teckmaster
do you know how bad that sounds that you want to get your wine from Costco. Thats as bad as trying to buy a rolex from K-Mart.

go to the liqour store. They have good cheap stuff there, or go to a local vineyard store if you have one.

Sams Club (just like costco) carries some great wines, some of the best stuff this year. Nothing wrong with getting a good deal on it.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: teckmaster
do you know how bad that sounds that you want to get your wine from Costco. Thats as bad as trying to buy a rolex from K-Mart.

go to the liqour store. They have good cheap stuff there, or go to a local vineyard store if you have one.

Right. Because the Grey Goose Vodka, and other top shelf brands and labels including wine are magically crap because you buy them wholesale.

 

[EvilYoda]

Originally posted by: teckmaster
do you know how bad that sounds that you want to get your wine from Costco. Thats as bad as trying to buy a rolex from K-Mart.

go to the liqour store. They have good cheap stuff there, or go to a local vineyard store if you have one.

local vineyard store? that's what they call it, I see.

Before you discount (get it? GET IT?) Cost Co's wine, take a look in one of their stores. They don't carry your super-high-ticket wines, but their selection is pretty damn good at some very attractive prices. Should I buy Grey Goose from only a liquor store as well even though Cost Co's prices might be better?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: teckmaster
do you know how bad that sounds that you want to get your wine from Costco. Thats as bad as trying to buy a rolex from K-Mart.

go to the liqour store. They have good cheap stuff there, or go to a local vineyard store if you have one.

You don't know what you're talking about. Costco actually has some pretty good wines at excellent prices. I'd try some of the Chardonnays because that's what I like but there are others that may be more to your liking. Just read the descriptions and they frequently have 'Wine Spectator' ratings on some of their finer selections. Most of their wine is from California but some of the best wines in the world come from this fine state IMO.

 

[andylawcc]

my friend recommended me the St. Francis Cabernet. it is 11-14 some odd dollars.

then I was reading Costco's own monthly mag, and it highly recommended the $29 dollars Columbia Crest Cabernet (the article was featuring wine from Washington State).

speaking of Columbia Crest, which puzzles me, I did find some Columbia Crest varitels (except the cab) in my local supermarket (Pavillion/Von). None of their stuff are over 20 bucks, so I don't know why would Costco sell the Cab at nearly 30. anyone got a clue?

 

[anxi80]

i usually pick up a bottle of the kendall jackson cab. nothing too fancy and reasonably priced, but it is a nice fix when im craving a glass or two of wine.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
my friend recommended me the St. Francis Cabernet. it is 11-14 some odd dollars.

then I was reading Costco's own monthly mag, and it highly recommended the $29 dollars Columbia Crest Cabernet (the article was featuring wine from Washington State).

speaking of Columbia Crest, which puzzles me, I did find some Columbia Crest varitels (except the cab) in my local supermarket (Pavillion/Von). None of their stuff are over 20 bucks, so I don't know why would Costco sell the Cab at nearly 30. anyone got a clue?

Bigger bottle?

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Bigger bottle?

nah, I remember reading it was a 750ml bottle that Costco sells..

 

[mwtgg]

I can't recommend anything as the great state of Pennsylvania doesn't allow the sale of wine or spirits outside of their LCB run stores.

 

[anxi80]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
my friend recommended me the St. Francis Cabernet. it is 11-14 some odd dollars.

that is my favorite under $20 wine. i got a glass at macaroni grill one night on a suggestion from the bartender and liked it a lot. after that, i started going to beverages & more and buying bottles of it. i still go in to macaroni grill also and get either a bottle of that or the very heavy coppola. i wish my local costco had the st. francis cab, or else id get it everytime. of course, they only carry the zinfadel and merlot.

 

[jiwq]

get some Chateau Mouton Rothschild... actually i have no idea how good it is, but it's the stuff that's behind the glass case and you have to pick it up at the fenced area.

 

[z0mb13]

I think costco has ratings for each of their wines.. I would just go with those

too bad they dont sell wine in smaller bottles.. I live alone so I cant finish the whole bottle at once

 

[Raincity]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
my friend recommended me the St. Francis Cabernet. it is 11-14 some odd dollars.

then I was reading Costco's own monthly mag, and it highly recommended the $29 dollars Columbia Crest Cabernet (the article was featuring wine from Washington State).

speaking of Columbia Crest, which puzzles me, I did find some Columbia Crest varitels (except the cab) in my local supermarket (Pavillion/Von). None of their stuff are over 20 bucks, so I don't know why would Costco sell the Cab at nearly 30. anyone got a clue?

Columbia Crest 2 vine Cabs are cheap while the Reserve Cab sell for around $35 retail.

 

[birdpup]

Concha Y Toro red wine from Chile.

Other than that, I would recommend anything organic that is not grown in California.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: anxi80

Originally posted by: andylawcc
my friend recommended me the St. Francis Cabernet. it is 11-14 some odd dollars.

that is my favorite under $20 wine. i got a glass at macaroni grill one night on a suggestion from the bartender and liked it a lot. after that, i started going to beverages & more and buying bottles of it. i still go in to macaroni grill also and get either a bottle of that or the very heavy coppola. i wish my local costco had the st. francis cab, or else id get it everytime. of course, they only carry the zinfadel and merlot.

ahh... coincidentally, my friend came from San Diego too

humm....

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Raincity
Columbia Crest 2 vine Cabs are cheap while the Reserve Cab sell for around $35 retail.

ahh... do you recommend the 'regular' ones over Reserve?

 

[Raincity]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: Raincity
Columbia Crest 2 vine Cabs are cheap while the Reserve Cab sell for around $35 retail.

ahh... do you recommend the 'regular' ones over Reserve?

The reserves are more mature but I serve the 2 vine wines as a table wine. The Grand Estate wines are nice also. I prefer the Ste Michelle Cabs, different region than Columbia Crest but still from WA.

 

[ChefJoe]

I can pick up a bottle of Mondavi Cab for like $19 at costco in WA... great bottle.

 

[Lithium381]

Anyone have a good recommendation for a ncie White Zin, other than the Beringer already posted?

 

[snoopdoug1]

Originally posted by: Lithium381
Anyone have a good recommendation for a ncie White Zin, other than the Beringer already posted?

No, but I"ll second the beringer white zin... really good and I don't even like wine that much myself

 

[birdpup]

Originally posted by: Lithium381
Anyone have a good recommendation for a ncie White Zin, other than the Beringer already posted?

There is a sweet white wine from Germany, in a green 1.5 liter bottle with greenish-white labeling that is cheap and has excellent taste. The names on the label are:

Leonard Kreusch
Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
Piesporter Michelsberg
2003

EDIT: This can be found at Sam's Club so Costco may also have it.