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Monday, May 29, 2023

2020 Red Blend By Vinha de Coutada Velha


 92 poinrs from Wine Enthusiast! Should be great, right? Right? I don't know how much and what did they drink before trying this one. Tried it, won't buy again. Too much sugar for a table wine. There are some interesing notes in it, but sugar is overpowering everything.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

2021 Esteban Martin


 Great wine for bargain price! Powerful, with multiple berries and some flower hint in the nose and taste. No sugar. If you want full bodied wine for cheap, buy it at Costco.

Was great with sous vide lamb.

Sunday, April 16, 2023

2021 De Mont


 Very good Rosé. Honey and spices with just a bit of citrus.

Was great with baked walleye.

Monday, April 3, 2023

2021 Broquel Malbec


 This one is sold under Kirkland brand. Good wine overall. Not as refined as 2019, but still has tones of multiple berries. Needs some time in the open bottle for the best taste. Will buy again.

Was good with Sous-vide tuna.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

2022 Buckshot Vineyard Rosé


 Tried red wined from Washington state before, they were good. This one is drinkable. Has a nose of a bouquet of cheap flowers and a taste of cheap caramel. Such wines are sold in Europe for €2.5 a bottle (at best) or €3 a liter. Will not buy again.

Sometimes Costco disappoints...

Saturday, March 11, 2023

2021 Aimee la Vie


Very good. Year after year. 2021 is not an exception. Nose and taste of honey and spices. Very well balanced.

Enjoed it with shrimp pizza.
 

Sunday, March 5, 2023

2019 Château de Marsan


Decent Bordeaux, but not a masterpiece. Costco put rating 91 on it, too high in my opinion. Some black currant in the taste.

Was OK with smoked chicken pizza.