| Wine Type |
Vintage |
Brand Name |
Region |
Price |
| Albariño |
2008 |
Condes de Albarei |
Spain |
$15 |
| Pretty flower blossom aromas mixed with lemon verbena on the nose. Melon, citrus and mineral flavors are clean and satisfying. |
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| Albariño |
2008 |
Salneval |
Spain |
$10 |
| Oceanic aromas and a spritz of lime make the nose just right. It has a lively palate of lemon, melon and banana, with a citrus, almond, pineapple finish. |
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| Bonarda |
2006 |
Dante Robino |
Argentina |
$13 |
| Mint and rubber band scents open the wonderful bouquet of black fruit and marmalade. It is ripe and soft with full black-fruit flavors. |
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| Bordeaux, white |
2007 |
Dourthe La Grande |
France |
$12 |
| Intensely grassy and herbal, 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Fresh upfront fruit with grapefruit, green berries, lime juice, and white currant flavors. |
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| Bordeaux, white |
2008 |
Chte. Bonnet |
France |
$13 |
| A delicious and reliable label showing lively yellow fruits as well as strong citrus elements. Vibrant and fresh showing pure fruit flavors. Drink now. |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2006 |
Kirkland Signature |
Alexander Valley |
$11 |
| OMG, this is Costco's private label and it's a great value. Dry, rich and balanced with good varietal character. Soft flavors of blackberry and cherries. |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2006 |
Pedroncelli Three Vineyards |
Dry Creek |
$15 |
| Dry and smooth, it displays flavors of blackberry jam, currants, cassis and smoky cedar, wrapped into rich tannins. |
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| Cabernet Sauvignon |
2007 |
Odfjell Amador |
Chile |
$13 |
| The fruit and the nose is pretty and stylish and the palate is juicy and fresh with flavors of cola, cassis, wild berry and ripe fruit. |
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| Chardonnay |
2007 |
Covey Run |
Washington |
$10 |
| A good collection of fruit flavors with pineapple, green apple and light tropical fruits with pleasing barrel flavors of baked pear and glazed doughnut. |
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| Chardonnay |
2007 |
Toad Hollow |
Mendocino |
$13 |
| A crisp, unoaked chardonnay with a wealth of pineapple, Meyer lemon, green apple, and vanilla flavors. You should buy in bulk. |
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| Chardonnay |
2008 |
MAN Vintners |
South Africa |
$10 |
| Elegant with enticing aromas of minerals, citrus and peach, and flavors of white fruit, citrus and crisp apple. Great with seafood and poultry. |
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| Malbec |
2006 |
Ñand? |
Argentina |
$15 |
| The nose is dry and a little bit woody, while the palate has roasted, fully ripe fruit backed by wood spice and chewy tannins. |
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| Malbec |
2006 |
Ombu |
Argentina |
$12 |
| A very different Malbec. It has an herbal, floral nose with pencil eraser and red-fruit aromas. Earthy, dry and lean mouth. |
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| Malbec |
2006 |
Tomero |
Argentina |
$15 |
| Good red fruit on the opening and spicy. Ripe, intense and warming in the mouth, with broad-sweeping plum and raspberry. |
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| Malbec |
2006 |
Trivento |
Argentina |
$11 |
| Sweet blackberry fruit and mineral darkness give this Malbec a smooth, inviting bouquet. Light butter, juicy raspberry and plum flavors with a dark spice finish. |
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| Malbec |
2007 |
Alamos Selección |
Argentina |
$15 |
| Deep berry aromas touched up by mocha, vanilla and road tar. Palate of cassis, black fruit and light herbs that are juicy and lively. An oak-driven coconut and spice finish. |
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| Malbec |
2007 |
Lockwood |
Monterey |
$15 |
| Dark, dry and delicious, with something of the rich, licoricey black currants you often taste in Argentinean Malbecs. Dark chocolate finish. |
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| Malbec |
2008 |
Santa Julia |
Argentina |
$10 |
| The nose is full of mellow raspberry and cherry, while the palate is fleshy and round with blackberry and a touch of raisin. Coffee and mocha notes. |
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| Melange Noir |
2007 |
Waterbrook |
Washington |
$15 |
| Young and fragrant and loaded with milk chocolate and spicy berry. Finishes with a tart berry quality. |
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| Merlot |
2006 |
Kirkland Signature |
Columbia Valley |
$9 |
| I can hardly believe it but this is a Costco house brand that is an excellent value. Lush and loaded with black cherry and mocha flavors. The tannins are ripe with nice concentration. |
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| Merlot |
2006 |
Tin Roof |
California |
$11 |
| Dry and balanced, it features flavors of black cherries, currants, cola and licorice with a rich streak of smoky oak. |
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| Merlot/Cabernet |
2004 |
Meek Family WJ Red |
Washington |
$13 |
| Drinks very well with solid fruit and plentiful flavors of mixed cherries, stone fruits and plum. Nice chocolately layering in the finish. |
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| Pinot Grigio |
2007 |
Mandolina |
Santa Barbara |
$14 |
| Fresh and crisp in coastal acidity, with a clean mouth feel framing delicious flavors of ripe peaches, pears, pineapples, honey, vanilla and cinnamon spice. |
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| Pinot Gris |
2008 |
Mercer |
Washington |
$14 |
| Rounder and fuller than most, it has succulent green apple and bosch pear flavors balanced against crisp refreshing acids. |
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| Red Blend |
2007 |
Guardian Peak |
South Africa |
$15 |
| Cinnamon, pepper and black cherry aromas start the agreeable blend. Flavors of plum, clove, pepper and tobacco stand out on the firm finish. |
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| Red Blend |
2007 |
Kanonkop |
South Africa |
$13 |
| Full-bodied with juicy flavors of berry and plum, underscored by smoke, spice box and leather. Very nice. |
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| Red Blend |
2007 |
Painted Wolf |
South Africa |
$15 |
| A lively blend of Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot and Mourvedre offers a vibrant nose of allspice, black currant and mocha, followed by poised black fruit, spice and pepper. |
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| Riesling |
2008 |
Barker's Marque 3 Brooms |
New Zealand |
$12 |
| Starts off with scents of wet stones and lime, then transitions into fruitier flavors of green apple and citrus. Off dry with a finish of balanced sweetness and honey. |
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| Riesling |
2008 |
eco.love |
New Zealand |
$15 |
| Plump, succulent and off-dry, it has lime and honey notes with a fruity harmonious finish. |
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| Riesling |
2008 |
Kungfu Girl |
Columbia Valley |
$12 |
| Shows bright, vivid, punchy citrus fruit and juicy acids. Slightly sweet. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2007 |
Tangent |
San Luis Obispo |
$13 |
| On the edge of being bone dry, it is crisply elegant, tart, with mouthwatering flavors of lemons and limes, Asian pears and minerals. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Angeline |
Russian River Valley |
$15 |
| Smacks of ripe, tangy Asian pear, gooseberry, fig, green melon, vanilla and spice flavors. Nice acidity. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Four Sisters |
Australia |
$13 |
| This is a bargain wine featuring fig and citrus notes underscored by a slight herbaceous, even some red current flavors. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Graham Beck |
South Africa |
$15 |
| Zippy, with a nose of gooseberry and grass, followed by lemon, minerals and tropical fruit. Pairs well with even spicy food. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Vina Robles |
Paso Robles |
$14 |
| Fine, dry and crisp, this Sauvignon Blanc has nice acidity with flavors of lemons and limes, figs, vanilla, honeysuckle and a streak of lemongrass. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
2008 |
Wither Hills |
New Zealand |
$15 |
| Mainstream aromatics of fresh cut herbs and mown grass wrapped around riper hints of melon and nectarine. |
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| Shiraz |
2005 |
Jacob's Creek Reserve |
Australia |
$14 |
| An excellent value and a huge release. Medium-bodied with silky tannins, plenty of blackberry and blueberry fruit, finishing with a touch of dried spices. |
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| Shiraz |
2007 |
Brampton |
South Africa |
$14 |
| Savory, luscious and aromatic with waves of dark chocolate, spice and wild berries. Meaty and rich in character with a spin of smoke. |
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| Shiraz-Cabernet |
2005 |
Bleasdale |
Australia |
$13 |
| A round, supple blend featuring slightly minty notes, cassis fruit and a touch of vanilla. |
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| Syrah-Carignan |
2006 |
Gerard Bertrand |
Languedoc |
$15 |
| A delicious wine with loads of coconut, blackberries and cocoa butter on the nose with flavors of black cherry and coffee granules in the mouth. Full and lush on the palate with gripping tannins. |
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| Tempranillo |
2006 |
Muruve |
Spain |
$15 |
| Powerful aromas and a slight bit brambly, it's a bit rugged on the palate. It has prime black fruit, pepper and mocha notes. Potent and meaty |
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| Torrontés |
2008 |
Bodega Norton |
Argentina |
$11 |
| Crisp aromas of wet stones, lime and perfume, with green apple, pear and nectarine flavors and bracing acidity. |
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| Torrontés |
2008 |
Colomé |
Argentina |
$15 |
| A flowery bouquet with complex lychee and tangerine flavors. Exotic fruits on the palate with similarities to Viognier. |
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| Viognier |
2008 |
Cono Sur |
Chile |
$10 |
| Remarkable for the price. A bit tropical with tangerine and mango aromas. Peach and mango flavors follow with a finish of candied fruit. |
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| Viognier |
2008 |
Watermill |
Washington |
$14 |
| French oak fermentation and sur lie aging give this wine a hint of toast and softness. Elegant with a refreshing touch of honeysuckle, melon and spice. |
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| Vouvray |
2007 |
Domaine de Vaugondy |
France |
$14 |
| This Chenin Blanc based wine is a charmer with apple blossom and baked apple flavors. Dry but soft, it is fruit forward with an edge of grapefruit. |
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| White blend |
2007 |
Hey Mambo |
California |
$13 |
| A nice blend of Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Muscat, and Sauvignon Blanc. It is bone dry, acidic and has a swirl of citrus, peach, apple and wildflower flavors. |
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| White blend |
2008 |
Varanda do Conde |
Spain |
$12 |
| A blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura. This is a full-bodied white with a creamy texture, lively citrus and a very light pickle on the mouth. |
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| Zinfandel |
2007 |
Peachy Canyon |
Paso Robles |
$12 |
| Rugged and robust, with flavors of grilled blackberries, plums and a meaty taste. Enjoy with sausage and pasta. |
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| Zinfandel |
2007 |
Plungerhead |
Lodi |
$15 |
| Balanced and charming without the sweet, alcoholic edge of others. Complex array of red and black berry flavors with blueberry, cocoa and cinnamon. |
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