Pretty tasty Pinot for just $13, we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from Costco.
Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California.
Available exclusively at Costco for $12.99. Like many of the Kirkland Signature wines, it is cellared and bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections.
In a change with this vintage, the wine is now made for Costco by winemaker Glenn Hugo (from Girard) who also makes a number of the other Kirkland Signature labels. Previously it was made by winemaker Nancy Walker of Vintage Wine Estates.
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From the bottle:
The Russian River Valley AVA is located in Sonoma County, inland from the Pacific Coast. The warm growing season is influenced by the Pacific Ocean, where the cooling fog allows the grapes to develop rich, full flavors while retaining beautiful acidity.
“Delicate red fruit aromas combine with sweet rhubarb and Bing cherry laced with cola, spice and earthtones lead into a bright finish.” — Glenn Hugo, Winemaker
Cellared & Bottled by DC Flynt MW Selections
14.0% Alcohol
Despite the change in winemaker the wine tastes remarkably similar to the previous vintage (see last year’s review below.)
The 2022 Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Pinot Noir begins with pleasing aromas of cherry and some assorted minty and herbal notes plus cola, licorice, rhubarb and a
This Article was originally published on The Reverse Wine Snob
