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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

WINE GUY / TWO TASTY BARGAINS AT COSTCO

Booker Vineyard, San Luis Obispo, CA

Celebrated San Diego wine writer, Tom Gable shares two recent discoveries from California vineyards that are solid values and can be found at Costco Warehouses. 

--Value San Luis Obispo, Calif., $16 (Costco) six-grape red blend 2021 Booker Vineyard Harvey and Harriet. Mid garnet, viscous (14.1 alc.); berry, mint, peppery, jam nose; low-mid acids; softening tannins; semi-long, easy-drinking red fruit finish. Picnic, BBQ, party wine. 15.5/89. 

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-- Value ($17 on sale, Costco) California Pinot Noir 2021 Gehricke Sonoma Coast. Mid-ruby, rim variation, viscous (13.4 alc.); cherries, stem, wood, Pinot nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins; hot Pinot finish. 15/88. 

For more Tom Gable discoveries: https://sandiegowineguru.com/ 

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