Recent Wine finds (1,300 views)

Costco had a 93 rated Tannat blend that I adore. I enjoy a more tannic and "harsher" wine, so it was perfect. I doubt it is still available.
I scour costco a lot more these days because our local grocery stores are astronomically priced.
The tannat is from Madiran region (france) name LaPlace www.winemag.com/buying-guide/chateau-daydie-2013-laplace-other-red-tannat-madiran
Sold for 7.99 :-)))

We are still pushing 90 here for the next week or more, so a white is just fine. I am about to have chili for dinner, but I have this craving for pizza and white wine now.  This place is as bad as going to the grocery store when hungry.  

VANESSA!

I find that Costco's vary from store to store and state to state with selections. I plan on trying some of the Kirkland wines next. Funny thing, I had been enjoying Pinot Noir's but lately I'm not liking them. Like Gail mentioned she isn't good at describing wines, I'm not either. My description of Pinot Noir's has been thin or watery. Maybe it's just some of the PN that I've had that don't cut it. I liked Cambria, but haven't had that in a while - maybe need to try it again to see if my tastes have changed.

For our 30th anniversary this summer, my boys bought us a bottle of 2006 Dom Perignon. We opened it up, because really, what would we save it for? I can say we enjoyed it (or I more than DH), but not at that price would I choose to drink it again (if I had to buy the bottle).

BUMP

Anything new in wine? I still prefer red over white, but this time of year I do enjoy a nice Sauvignon Blanc or usually will make a white sangria. DH still prefers red when he decides he wants to join me in having a glass.

wallycat, I've looked for that wine at Costco here and still haven't seen it.

Love to Run - we recently tried the Columbia Crest you mentioned and we really liked it. I think it was about $10 at Costco.

We had a nice Pinot Noir recently from J Vineyards Russian river valley (estate grown). I swear I paid less than $25 for it and now I see it only for about $35. Will have to wait for a good sale or a mix and match case sale for 20% off a lot of store have from time to time.

wallycat, I've seen the Paxis, so I'll look for it the next time I am there (tomorrow).

emptynestmom, I knew about the .97 and the * so I look at that a lot. When I buy wine, I don't usually have it right away as we always have lots of bottles on hand. If the price looks good, I buy more than a bottle. The only bad thing about that is by the time I go about trying it, that vintage may no longer be available.

I look at costcowineblog.com (not affiliated with Costco, just someone who reviews their wines) but they are based in Atlanta, so not all the wines are local to me.

Yes, I had a friend who bought a lot from them and we would share case lots.   I live in stupid wine shipping law state too.  Of course, my state is pretty stupid about a lot of laws  >:(   They just shot down a bill that would have closed the loophole allowing drive-thru alcoholic beverages.  You read that right - a new daiquiri and margarita drive-thru is opening near me in a family neighborhood.  What could possibly go wrong because no one would ever consume the drinks before arriving home.

I see 19 Crimes everywhere, but have not tried it.

I haven't been to TJ's in a couple of months, but I don't think I would want to buy canned wine. I've seen some canned wine spritzers in other stores ( I think Barefoot, but don't know for sure) but not interested. Now if I were at somebody's house and they had canned wine, I would say thank you and try it.


BTW, my SIL was telling me about a red wine to try - The Whole Shebang. I gave up looking for it and couldn't source it in IN. Happened to come across it last week and bought a few bottles. It was a nice wine for about $14. It was in the NY times as 20 wines for under $20.

www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2017/01/12/dining/20-for-under-20/s/18POUR-slide-0G44.html

We don't have a Costco or a Trader Joes in Duluth, nearest is in Minneapolis/St. Paul - a 150 mile one way drive.

Niner Estates (California) Husband bought me a club membership when he visited in 2011 and we've enjoyed them ever since. *We* find the Cab Sav a bit strong for our tastes, but the other reds and whites are quite enjoyable and consistently good.

Primarius (Oregon) My sister and I visited here - I didn't consider myself a red wine drinker until I had their Pinot Noir. Now I have a new favorite red and I can buy it in Duluth!

Sister Creek Vineyards (Texas) Best. Muscat Cannelli EVER! They don't ship out of Texas, so I have to wait until the Parents swing through when they snowbird.

Barefoot wines - when I want a basic, tasty, inexpensive table wine or I'm looking for something to cook with.

We found a new wine at Costco that is really good - Sean Minor 2015 Pinot Noir.  It's nicely balanced and a very good value at $10.99

Cost Plus has 30% of a case (can be mixed) until Sept.5th I think. I like to check then out since they have some wines I haven't seen elsewhere. I found the Paxis Red wine that wallycat mentioned above. I picked up a couple of bottles since I haven't been able to find it at Costco. I think it was $7.99 with the sale.

As for Costco, they had a recent wine bottle signing at an Indy location by Daniel Cohn (not familiar with the wine) but I picked up a bottle since it was signed (Cabernet). It was 19.99. I find Costco's do vary -even the ones in Indy here carry some differences between the stores.

gabbyh - I have a bottle of 1000 Stories, but have yet to try it. I tend to buy wine and open them down the road, so not sure when I will try it. Good to hear you like it. I also found that one of my faves, 7 Deadly Zins, now has a 7 Deadly Red, which I also bought.

Actually, we've been picking up more red blends lately it seems. Must be a phase. My SIL wanted me to find The Whole Shebang (Cal red) and it took me a while, but I found it at one grocery store in Carmel, IN. The wine guy there said it flies off the shelf.

I just came back from another trip to the Portland/Corvallis area of Oregon (I-5 corridor in the Willamette Valley).

The Sister took me to Benton Lane Winery - I have a new favorite winery!

We did a tasting that included:
2014 Estate Pinot Noir
First Class 2014 Pinot Noir
2015 Pinot Blanc
2016 Pinot Gris

Both pinot noirs were very good, with the "First Class" really standing out (at $65/bottle it should!)

We went back for a second class of the Pinot Gris - and my sister is not traditionally a white wine drinker and this wine was just that good (and in part because it was only $5/glass, not $18 like the First class)

The hostess said they do distribute in MN, so when I have some time, I'll be checking out our local stores.