Costco Wine! The 2024 Guide To The Best Wines at Costco (2024)

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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Kirkland Signature Series Columbia Valley Red Wine Review

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 21, 2024 Last Updated: July 21, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 18, 2024 Last Updated: July 18, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 15, 2024 Last Updated: July 19, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 29, 2024 Last Updated: June 29, 2024

Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – A $9 No-Brainer?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 20, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 17, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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: June 13, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 5, 2024 Last Updated: May 5, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 2, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 28, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

Kirkland Signature Malbec - A Winner For $7

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 16, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 11, 2024 Last Updated: April 11, 2024

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?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 4, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 2, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 14, 2024 Last Updated: March 14, 2024

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?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 7, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 5, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 29, 2024 Last Updated: July 23, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 28, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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?

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 11, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 4, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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

By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 1, 2024 Last Updated: July 20, 2024

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: January 9, 2024 Last Updated: April 23, 2024

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...]

Luke Cabernet Sauvignon – An Ace In The Hole

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 20, 2023 Last Updated: January 5, 2024

A great Costco find for the Cab lovers, the Luke Cabernet Sauvignon from the Wahluke Slope.87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot from a number of vineyards (Weinbau, Stone Tree, Northridge, King Fuji, Clifton Hill and Ravenscliff) in the Wahluke … [Read more...]

Costco Wine! The 2024 Guide To The Best Wines at Costco (2024)

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Who makes Kirkland wine for Costco? ›

A deep dive into the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau registry ties Kirkland wines to a few different wineries: E&J Gallo Winery and Ethica Wines in Florida, Grove Street Winery and Francis Ford Coppola's winery in California, and Misa Imports in Texas.

Who makes Kirkland Sancerre wine? ›

100% Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. This Kirkland Signature wine is available exclusively at Costco for just $15.99. It is imported by Misa Imports and is still made by Cave de la Vigne Blanche Coopérative de Clessé.

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Who is the largest wine buyer at Costco? ›

But any vintner can tell you exactly what she does: buys more wine than anyone in the world. Annette Alvarez- Peters, Costco Carlsbad's principal wine buyer, made some provocative remarks recently that have caused a stir within the wine community.

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Does Costco have their own winery? ›

Kirkland Signature is a brand that's owned by Costco. Costco doesn't actually make the wines.

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Is Kirkland Chardonnay good? ›

Overall, a very good wine that should be drunk now. 3.8A great value for the price wine. Probably a crowd pleaser wine.

What is Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon? ›

It pours a dark ruby in the glass with earthy aromas and dark fruit; in the mouth this is a full bodied wine, with fantastic dark fruit flavor, some black cherry, blackberry, plum with notes of vanilla and spice towards the finish. What is this? And then the finish that really grabs you and holds on.

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Who makes Kirkland Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc? ›

Although Kirkland branded wines may not be considered “fine wine,” they certainly have their time and place. This Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough New Zealand's Ti Point Winery under the Kirkland Signature branding is very good.

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What winery makes Kirkland Malbec? ›

We also have the same winemaker, Sergio Case, from Broquel, who has made this wine for as long as we've been tasting it.

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What is the top seller at Costco? ›

Costco's best-selling item is its Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue. It sells more than a billion rolls every year, bringing in over $400 million dollars in revenue. Costco's toilet paper is thicker and more absorbent than most other brands. It is also less expensive per sheet than many other brands.

Is it cheaper to buy wine at Costco? ›

Many boutique wine shops sell bottles for up to 50 percent more than the wholesale price. Costco's markups hover around 14 percent. That means the cost of the same bottles of wine purchased at Costco versus another retailer could differ greatly—making Costco the much better bargain.

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Who are the top earners at Costco? ›

At Costco, the highest paid job is an Engineering Manager at $362,855 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,916 annually. Average Costco salaries by department include: Operations at $92,453, Marketing at $143,454, HR at $131,952, and Business Development at $179,703. Half of Costco salaries are above $138,507.

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Does Nancy Pelosi own a winery? ›

Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi owns two vineyards that sell grapes to California producers. Some celebrities may only have "legacy" attachments to the wines that bear their names.

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Who makes Costco Pinot? ›

One change to note is that we have a new winemaker producing this latest vintage, Glenn Hugo, who makes several other wines in the Kirkland portfolio. Previously, this wine was made by Nancy Walker.

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Who owns most of Costco? ›

The top Costco shareholders are Craig Jelinek, Charles Munger, Patrick Callans, Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., and State Street Corp. "Insider" refers to people in senior management positions and members of the board of directors, as well as people or entities that own more than 10% of the company's stock.

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Who actually makes Costco's Kirkland products? ›

Nationally known companies like Starbucks, Duracell, and Reynolds produce an exclusive version for Costco that meets its strict standards for quality and price point. Costco's goal is to make Kirkland's products "equal or better quality than national brands" while striving for comparative savings of at least 20%.

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Does Gallo make Kirkland wine? ›

Its Kirkland Signature wines are the product of cut-rate contracts with established wine makers and importers. An Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau registry links Kirkland Signature's California wines to E&J Gallo Winery and its Italian wines to Ethica Wines.

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Who is the parent company of Kirkland Signature? ›

Kirkland Signature

This label, familiar to Costco shoppers, is actually the company's house brand and a Costco subsidiary. It produces dozens of products under the Kirkland Signature brand name, including groceries and packaged food items.

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