Verdict: Not recommended
- 2021 Kirkland Signature California Pinot Grigio
12% alcohol, 3-liter box for $12.99
Owen: Lemon Starburst aromas combine with shades of French bread and papaya notes on the nose. This is soft and shows a nice underlying acidity, considering the price point. It’s a touch on the sweet side, but you can’t find a better boxed white at this price. Drink 2022-24.
Verdict: Recommended
Tan: The better deal of the two grigios, this boxed wine is the equivalent of four 750-milliliter bottles, and it held up well five days later in my fridge. The best boxed wine in our tasting, this is a good patio sipper with melon and tropical fruits to balance the grapefruit bitters with some mineral on the finish.
Verdict: Highly recommended
- 2022 Kirkland Signature Marlborough Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc
- 12.5% alcohol, $7.49
Owen: Fresh and vibrant on the palate, this shows unripe pear, green apple Jolly Rancher and jalapeño pepper. I think this offers a bit more than the last vintage in terms of texture. There might not be a New Zealand sav blanc this good for under 10 bucks, so buy a case and enjoy when the weather is less frigid. Drink 2022-24.
Verdict: Highly recommended
Tan: In years past, this has been one of my favorite whites at Costco. Not so this year. It’s missing that bright, lemon-lime Sprite flavor, and instead of the earthy, flinty notes, it’s more apple sour on the finish. But I agree Owen; you can’t find a better bottle in this price range.