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Comment on 2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling

Editor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:47:48 GMT

Hi Kris, and thanks for your comment.

The inability to find some of the wines featured on the site is one of the biggest problems we face in trying to review wines from a retailer that moves stuff so fast and varies so much between different regions. It's really hit or miss.

I purchase almost all of the wines for this site at 3 different stores around the Atlanta area. I have heard from readers in Tokyo that they are able to find some of these, but then I'll hear that someone in the Washington DC area can't. It's really hard to say.

The best advice I can give is to make sure you buy wines the first time you see them because they might be gone the next day, never to appear again. I also welcome your comments and feedback on great bottles you find at your Costco that I haven't reviewed yet.
-- Radcliffe

Comment on 2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling

Kristin Grose — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:13:23 GMT

Just curious how I can order some of the wines you have featured in your blog. Costcocom says they do not sell wine online. My warehouse can't locate the wines I have selected although I assume you found them somewhere in the Costco system. How does one navigate through this maze?! Thanks! Kris

Comment on 2007 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Editor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:25:15 GMT

That's unfortunate to hear. I had this wine on two separate occasions (both bottles purchased at Atlanta area Costco stores) and both were very nice.

Comment on 2007 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

Paula — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:26:46 GMT

In December 2010, I purchased two cases of the 2007 from Costco in Chicago. I saw the 90 point rating and couldn't believe the price. And the bottle was so lovely, I gave many of them as gifts. Unfortunately I very quickly determined that some of the bottles are quite good, while others are clearly corked and completely undrinkable (same 2007 year). I've poured at least six bottles down the drain. Buyer beware. Something happened to this wine after bottling - at least the bottles that were available at Chicago Costco. Very disappointing.

Comment on 2006 Santa Ema 60-40 Reserve

Editor — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:01:19 GMT

Glad to hear it. I had that one a while ago, so will need to be on the lookout for the '09.
- Radcliffe

Comment on 2006 Santa Ema 60-40 Reserve

Rich — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:59:30 GMT

I have 2009 60/40 and found this to be excellent. The body and nose are exceptional and the taste with and without food is mellow without being soft. A very complex taste that stimulates the taste buds. An excellent buy.

Comment on 2007 Michael & David Vineyards "7 Deadly Zins" Lodi Zinfandel

Bryan — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:45:54 GMT

Michael Godard did an art piece based off of this wine label for the winery. It is called 7 Deadly Zins (naturally) and has since been published. Just thought it was neat. Glad you enjoy the wine.

Comment on 2009 La Patache Medoc Bordeaux

FRANK DU MEZ — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:28:29 GMT

A great buy A great wine
We bought several bottles - wish now we'd bought a dozen cases.
PLEASE - bring it back.

Comment on 2007 Kirkland Signature Amador County Old Vine Zinfandel

Andrew Lucas — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:08:00 GMT

It's exactly what I want in a wine. Went back a week later to stock up and it was all gone.

Comment on 2007 Michael & David Vineyards "7 Deadly Zins" Lodi Zinfandel

Editor — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:28:54 GMT

I'm in Atlanta so am not sure about NY, but the 7 Deadly Zins seems to be in stock at the Costco stores around here.