Very long time readers know that we love discovering and tasting these “forgotten wines” that find yourself within the low cost seats (the rows of stacked wine bins vs the wood bins).
We name them the forgotten wines as a result of you may usually discover wines from lesser recognized, or talked about areas, stuffed in between the same old suspects. Generally these wines are from the US however they’re principally from France, Spain and Italy.
And we love discovering them. The worth is nearly all the time beneath $15, and as a rule, they overdeliver for the cash.
This one will hit house for some readers. The worth was proper at solely $8.49 and Cotes de Bourg is often , accessible, and worth priced area of Bordeaux to discover.
The wine is a medium ruby within the glass, and medium in physique; good dose of acidity; darkish fruit, earthy and rustic might be one of the simplest ways to explain this wine. Additionally vegetal, bell pepper; dry end.
We like this type, however it’s not for everybody. If you happen to like rustic wines, this is perhaps proper up your alley. We’d advocate attempting a bottle first earlier than stocking up. It’s both your jam, or not. We will dig it.
CostcoWineBlog.com Score: 88 factors
Costco merchandise quantity: 1750727
Bought at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Kennesaw)
Alc. 13.5%
