Sommelier Ranked Every Costco Wine (Ultimate Costco Wine Tier List)

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Join my newsletter to get all the wines I reviewed! 👉 https://wineguydustin.com/ I blind tasted every single Kirkland Signature wine from Costco to find out if any are actually worth buying (spoiler: most aren't). From D-tier disasters to a few surprising gems, this epic tasting reveals which Costco wines deserve your hard-earned money and which ones you should only drink if they're free at a wedding. I'm Dustin, and I've tasted thousands of wines—my mission is to make wine accessible and fun for everyone by cutting through the snobbery and complication with honest, helpful reviews for non-wine people. Buy my wife's book here : https://amzn.to/4lbg141 My studio gear: https://tr.ee/nw3WA8 Great Wines under $25!: https://tr.ee/d5WGqF Want to taste for yourself?: https://tr.ee/Lay8XU Watch my other videos here! 🍷 I Rank Every Red Italian Wine at Trader Joe’s (There Were 23!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24-npw_9SPo&t=480s 🍷 I Took On 21 Bottles of Trader Joe’s Pinot Noir in One Sitting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKhsSc4lx4s&t=203s 🍷 How I wish ORDERING WINE was explained to me as a beginner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxtx0vux4I&t=22s 🍷 Sommelier Ranked $400 of Trader Joe's Bordeaux Wine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKaousRwylg 🍷 I Tested Costco vs. Trader Joe's Cabernet Sauvignon: Which One Is Best? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qvuj5zlhWE&t=5s 🍷 Is a $300 Champagne Really Worth It? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i4s-ZD1mdk&t=782s TIMESTAMP 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:25 Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio | Italy | 2023 | $4.99 00:04:07 Bordeaux Blend | France | 2022 | $6.89 00:06:13 Malbec | Argentina | 2022 | $6.99 00:07:51 Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand | 2023 | $7.49 00:09:05 Chardonnay | Sonoma, USA | 2022 | $7.99 00:10:35 Moscato D'Asti | Italy | 2023 | $7.99 00:12:19 Côtes de Provence Rosé | France | 2023 | $7.99 00:13:59 California Red Blend | California, USA | 2022 | $8.99 00:15:34 Pinot Noir | Carneros, USA | 2022 | $9.99 00:17:19 Old Vine Zinfandel | Sonoma, USA | 2021 | $9.99 00:19:12 Napa Red Blend | Napa Valley, USA | 2022 | $10.99 00:20:45 Pinot Noir | Russian River, USA | 2023 | $11.99 00:23:16 Ribera Del Duero | Ribera Del Duero, Spain | 2018 | $13.99 00:25:41 Columbia Valley Red Blend | Columbia Valley, USA | 2022 | $16.99 00:27:55 Barolo | Piedmont, Italy | 2020 | $19.99 00:29:24 Champagne | Champagne, France | $19.99 ---------------------------- Costco's Kirkland Signature brand is known for value, but how do their wines stack up? In this ultimate blind tasting guide, I explore every Kirkland Signature wine available to determine which bottles are worth your money. From budget-friendly Bordeaux to premium Champagne, I rate each wine on a clear A-F scale while revealing which Costco wines deliver exceptional value. Discover the shocking truth about Costco's wine buying strategy—where their head buyer openly admits she approaches wine the same way as toilet paper! I break down the flavor profiles, value ratings, and price points of 18 different Kirkland wines, including Pinot Noir, Malbec, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and more. Find out which bottles are disasters (D tier) and which are surprising gems (B tier). This comprehensive Costco wine guide helps everyday wine drinkers navigate Kirkland's extensive selection without any pretentious wine snobbery. Whether you're looking for an affordable everyday sipper or a special occasion bottle, I reveal which Kirkland Signature wines truly deliver quality and which ones should be avoided at all costs. Perfect for Costco members wanting to maximize their wine budget and discover hidden treasures in the warehouse.