Costco Wines Are Actually Great. We Tried Them With a (Skeptical) Sommelier.

A tasting review of Kirkland Signature wines at Costco found mixed results, with several bottles disappointing despite the low prices. The Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne, previously a Wirecutter favorite, was described as overly funky and oxidized, while a Kirkland Signature Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc was criticized for a cloying sweetness paired with high acidity. A split opinion emerged on the Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Blanc, with some testers citing heavy oak and others pointing to high alcohol and acidity. Reds also varied: a Côtes du Rhône Villages stayed under $10 but was labeled unspecial, and a Malbec from Argentina was among the least liked. The review notes there is no actual “Chateau Kirkland,” and ends mid-sentence after mentioning Costco’s partnership details.