Cheap Vino Recommendation

[mosesbotbol]

I'll take the Kirkland over Yellow anything. Kirkland branded wines are a good value. Their CdP is really good for the money, as is their Champagne. I've age their Champagne for like 5-6 years and was huge hit.

[billybarue]

As much as I am a fan of Costco, I have been disappointed with their low-end wines. I've had my best luck at Trader Joe's for my everyday "table wine". In addition, In multiple stores around the country, I have found there are usually one or two "wine savants" on the staff. They are very well-informed in general, and in particular on the wines Trader Joes sells. At Costco, this is not the case. Rarely disappointed with Trader Joes wines I've bought. They have a line of reds (one I think is Sicilian) with a stylized horse on the label. I think there are 4 wines under that label and I've enjoyed them all - for the price.

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[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by billybarue

As much as I am a fan of Costco, I have been disappointed with their low-end wines. I've had my best luck at Trader Joe's for my everyday "table wine".

I don't disagree with that. Trader Joe's offers a lot of value on their wine. Costco wine selection varies quite dramatically. I go to the Scottsdale, AZ one several times a year and that just blows away my local Waltham, MA store... Waltham is Costco's biggest liquor selling store on the East Coast too!

Regardless of the store, there are many good wines under $12 IMO. Spain, Portugal, and Italy are my favorite countries for such wine.