Reverse Wine Snob reveals all the best wines below, including the ones to buy right now! Read on for our Complete Guide to Costco Wine.
Costco® is the number one wine retailer in the U.S. and just one look at their low wine prices should tell you why!
One of the main reasons is simply the tremendously slim margin Costco takes thanks to their membership model. Basically, they make their money on membership fees allowing them to keep product prices, including those on wine (and beer), very low. The Costco wine selection isn't the broadest but they do tend to bring in some very nice wines from all over the world (places like California, Washington, France, Italy, Australia, Argentina, Spain and Portugal to name a few), especially in the under $25 price point.
While many of the wines are available elsewhere (albeit at slightly higher prices) keep your eyes out for deals on lesser-known labels as well. Inventory of wines will vary by market and even by store within a market so at times you can find some low production wines available in an individual store. And if you see them, grab them -- turnover is very high so what's there today could very well be gone tomorrow.
Also, some states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, NY, TX, and VT) won't allow membership clubs to limit alcohol sales just to members, so in those cases you don't even need to buy a membership to shop the wine section and benefit from its low prices.
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Costco wine discounts are also a hot topic of discussion, and these are handled in two ways. Sales discounts on wine depend on the rules of your state. Some Costco regions show sale discounts on the shelf label, while some do not. Either way, however, you'll still be getting the lowest price. (The prices on wines in states that don't allow discounting are simply marked as the after discount price and not promoted as a discount.)
The second form of Costco wine discount is unadvertised. Any price that ends in .97 is a markdown, which means the price has been reduced from the original. Note however, the original price is never shown so the only way to know it has been marked down is to look for the .97. Furthermore, if there is an asterisk on the label (aka the "death star") that means it is a close-out and is not coming back. This is a great tip for shopping the rest of the store too — we’ve picked up some awesome deals on marked down items, but they go fast!
Lastly, when looking through the Costco wine selection, don't be afraid of their house brand of “Kirkland Signature” wines. These are extremely high-quality wines made by excellent wineries exclusively for Costco, cutting out the middleman to bring you even more savings. The only issue with these labels is that they tend to have a bit of a cult following so the low productions ones sell out fast, sometimes even within days. Our mantra on these is if you see them, especially the ones on our recommended list, buy them.
Want to know when to look for them? Simply sign up for our monthly email reminder of the Kirkland Signature wines that should be in your local store each month.
You may also want to check out our list of The Best Wines at Trader Joe's and our Guide to Aldi Wine!
Read on for our selections of The Best Wines at Costco!
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Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon - A Stunner
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Still a can’t miss Costco pick for the Cab lovers? We review the Charles Smith Substance Cs Cabernet Sauvignon.100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Goose Ridge, Painted Hills, Badger Mountain and Sportfisher vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Washington State. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine Review
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Checking out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine from Costco to see if there is still something special going on. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from Columbia Valley, Washington. While this vintage doesn't note it, … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Vacqueyras Review
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A new wine in the Kirkland Signature line at Costco. We review the 2022 Kirkland Signature Vacqueyras.A GSM blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre from Vacqueyras in the southern Rhone Valley of France. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon Review
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Stags Leap at a substantial discount, but does it measure up? We review the 2022 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon.Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]
Substance Ro Rosé Review
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The replacement for the Kirkland Signature K-Vine rosé? We review the $9.99 Substance Ro Syrah Rosé found at Costco.Rosé made from Syrah from the Buckshot Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope of the Columbia Valley, Washington State. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – A $9 No-Brainer?
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You really can't go wrong with this kind ofquality at such a low price, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco.Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley, Washington State. The wine spends 16 months in … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Barolo - Big Name Little Price
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Costco's take on an iconic wine rarely found under $20, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Barolo DOCG. Plus we once again track down the true producer behind the label.Nebbiolo from Serralunga d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy. While we don't know the exact … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf du Pape - A Costco QPR Champ!
By: Jon Thorsen Published: Last Updated:
A high end wine available under $20 thanks to Costco, we review the latest vintage of the always popular Kirkland Signature Chateauneuf-du-Pape!A Southern Rhone blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France. … [Read more...]
Rubrica Red - Rich and Delicious
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A great Costco find from famed winemaker Luis Duarte, we review the Rubrica Red.40% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Touriga Nacional, 15% Aragonês and 10% Petit Verdot from from Luis' personal 10 hectare Monte do Carrapatelo Estate in the Alentejo region of Portugal. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Quite Nice
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High quality for just 10 bucks? We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco.Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged in a combination of American and French oak. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé – Lip-Smackingly Good Stuff
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This one never lasts long at Costco so stock up now! The highly refreshing and delicious Kirkland Signature Cotes de Provence Rosé is here.A rosé blend of 36% Grenache, 28% Cinsault, 12% Syrah, 10% Vermentino, 5% Carignan, 5% Tibouren and 4% Ugni Blanc wine from Cotes de … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir - Classic Value
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A good example of the variety at a great price, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Carneros Pinot Noir from Costco.Pinot Noir from the Napa Valley side of Carneros in California. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7
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Bulk Buy! The latest vintage of the Costco Kirkland Signature Malbec hits it out of the park once again.100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, which is pretty amazing at this low price. … [Read more...]
Chateau Bouscassé Madiran - A Terrific Tannic Tannat Blend
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A Costco Bulk Buy from Alain Brumont, we review the latest vintage of the Chateau Bouscassé Madiran.60% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc from vines 20 to 100-years-old in Madiran, Gascony in the southwest of France. The wine is vegan-friendly. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva - Too Good To Be True?
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After a disappointing 2020 vintage, it's back with a new, highly respected producer! Keep reading to find out who it is. We review the 2021 Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico Riserva from Costco. Sangiovese from Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy. The wine … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva - Costco Scores Again?
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Revisiting the latest vintage of this real deal Rioja Reserva aged 30 months in oak barrels, the Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva.100% Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain. The wine is aged 30 months in oak barrels and another 6 months in bottle before release. … [Read more...]
Pyramid Scheme Cabernet Sauvignon Review
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A crowd-pleasing Cab at a super low Costco price, we review the Pyramid Scheme Cabernet Sauvignon from Precision Wine Co.85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Petite Sirah from California. The wine was aged in 75% French and 25% American oak. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Willamette Valley Pinot Noir - A Willamette Valley Value?
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Another winning wine from Costco on their Kirkland Signature label? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The wine is aged for an unspecified amount of time in French oak. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point
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The new vintage of this summer staple is here! We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Costco to see if it still garners a Bulk Buy rating.Sauvignon Blanc from Ti Point Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]
Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia - Quite Impressive
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Pairs well with good food and good company, the Cecchi Chianti Classico Storia di Famiglia.95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from the Chianti Classico appellation in Tuscany, Italy. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur - A Bordeaux Bargain From Costco
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Is it still quite the find at only $6.99? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Superieur red wine.60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot from Bordeaux, France. It is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Sancerre - Solid
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Sancerre well under $20 thanks to Costco, we review the Kirkland Signature Sancerre.100% Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon - Still Good?
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A big name at a low price thanks to Costco, but does it still measure up? We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Series Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon.Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Sonoma Old Vine Zinfandel - Classic Zin At A Great Costco Price
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Quite a flavorful wine for just $10, we review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel from Costco.Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Gigondas - Authentically Good
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A solidly satisfying Southern Rhone bargain from Costco, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Gigondas.85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from Gigondas, Southern Rhone Valley, France. … [Read more...]
Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon - Consistently Good
By: Jon Thorsen Published: Last Updated:
Vanilla-soaked Cab goodness! Available at some Costco locations, we review the Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State.89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Syrah mostly from the Wahluke Slope and Horse Heaven Hills in Washington State. Fruit … [Read more...]
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