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3M ago
I've been waiting for this one for a while! Barolo is a wine I love (I think everyone does right?), but I've never tried the Kirkland Signature version. At just $19, it's the cheapest Barolo I've ever seen. This is an exceptionally expensive wine varietal that usually commands 3 or 4 figure fees. Why is Barolo so ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
3M ago
I've bought a few wine refrigerators over the years and it can be a confusing leap into the unknown. Wine fridges come in a variety of shapes, sizes, styles, and types. To ensure you get the perfect wine refrigerator for your home, you should have some details firmly in mind before you start shopping. So, what do ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
4M ago
Pinot Noir is one of those grapes that you just don’t seem to get on the cheap anymore.This specific bottle comes from the prestigious vineyards of Carneros, Napa Valley. A quick search on wine.com reveals that just one other Carneros Pinot is available sub twenty bucks at $16. So, you can imagine how surprised (and excited ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
4M ago
The Kirkland Signature Series Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon never stays on the shelves for long, so I was quick to add this year's release to my shopping cart.At just $24 it's probably the cheapest you'll ever see wine from this region. But, how does it taste? Let's find out! Table of Contents 1Wine Specs2Appearance3Nose4Palate5Score ..read more
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4M ago
Today, I'm back with another Kirkland Signature wine. This is one of their most popular and longest running wines, it's the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I've tasted some great Kirkland wine recently (check out my review of the Columbia Valley Cab) so this Napa Cab has big boots to fill. Let's get into it! Table of ..read more
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4M ago
My quest to find the best budget Cabernet Sauvignon has lead me to this popular $7 offering from the Robert Mondavi Winery. To be honest, I was starting to lose a little faith in cheap cab until I tasted the amazing Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley 2021 recently. So, I come into this wine tasting with a ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
4M ago
Costco might just be my favorite place to buy wine. I don't think there's another place that has such 'hidden gem' potential. Some of the Kirkland Signature Series wines are seriously undervalued and can take you by surprise with their quality.This 2021 Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is one such wine. In this review, I'll give ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
4M ago
In this guide, I explain the transformative world of oak aging, where barrels are not just containers, but tools, subtly shaping the character of every wine. Discover how this age-old art blends science and tradition, creating the wines we know and love. Table of Contents 1Why is Wine Aged in Oak?2Oak Barrel Aging - A More ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
5M ago
Today, I have an incredibly popular wine with one of the most instantly recognizable labels. It's the Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a wine I see in almost every country I visit and almost every supermarket. This is one of the cheapest wines you'll find with a bottle costing 7 or 8 dollars. But is it ..read more
Wine Turtle Blog
5M ago
Whiskey barrel ageing food items has been a bit of a trend these past few years with products like barrel-aged coffees, hot sauces, honey, and maple syrups becoming popular to name just a few. It’s also become a bit of a trend in winemaking where some bold winemakers have taken to whiskey barrel aging wine.I have ..read more