Wine Enthusiast said what?!?!?!?!?
Apr 24, 2010 | 11:43 pm
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(Down to less then 24 bottles 
)But this sounds like a nice opportunity... to the Consolidated ANC meet-up thread then?
Apr 25, 2010 | 8:59 am
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Apr 25, 2010 | 9:15 am
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I've heard that the Kirkland Merlot is made from a blend of a $30 and $50 Eastern Washington Merlot (the actual producer is escaping me right now) that get rave reviews so anything is possible, I guess.
Apr 26, 2010 | 7:16 am
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I just opened the Wine Enthusiast best Buys 2009
I can't believe the following:
#13 of the top 100
89 Points
Kirkland Signature 2006 Merlot
(Columbia Valley); $9. This is the Costco
house brand, and the new Merlot comes through
with exceptional flavors for the price. Its lush and
loaded with black cherry and mocha flavors.
Tannins are ripe and smooth, the concentration is
surprising, and there are no holes in this wine; it
plays out smoothly with a very satisfying richness.
From Costco!!!! They are kidding, right? Has anyone tried this wine?
I can't believe the following:
#13 of the top 100
89 Points
Kirkland Signature 2006 Merlot
(Columbia Valley); $9. This is the Costco
house brand, and the new Merlot comes through
with exceptional flavors for the price. Its lush and
loaded with black cherry and mocha flavors.
Tannins are ripe and smooth, the concentration is
surprising, and there are no holes in this wine; it
plays out smoothly with a very satisfying richness.
From Costco!!!! They are kidding, right? Has anyone tried this wine?
I haven't tried this wine, and I doubt that it would be to my liking, but is it so outrageous for someone to opine that it's pretty good for $9 a bottle?
Apr 26, 2010 | 8:27 am
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Apr 26, 2010 | 2:25 pm
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Apr 26, 2010 | 11:19 pm
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Checked both Costcos in Anchorage--no KS '06 Merlot anywhere.
A source can check to see if any is on order if anyone can get the product number and post it here, though!
A source can check to see if any is on order if anyone can get the product number and post it here, though!