Introducing Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a delightful semi-sweet red wine that is perfect for any occasion! This top-selling cabernet sauvignon is bursting with aromas of ripe strawberries, succulent melon and luscious peach. Flavor wise, it has a perfect balance of sweet and refreshing that will please everyone in your group.
The winemaker behind this delightful cabernet sauvignon is Brandon Rice. After 16 months of barrel aging, the wine exudes intensity, depth and elegance. It has dark fruit flavors of blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, blackberry with notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood and vanilla (from aging in oak barrels).
Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an incredibly enjoyable everyday wine. At only $17 for a bottle it's an affordable way to enjoy a delicious red wine. Enjoy this delightful cabernet sauvignon on its own or pair it with your favorite meals such as grilled steak, roasted chicken or pork tenderloin.
For the best experience possible be sure to serve it at room temperature and decant it for 30 minutes before enjoying. With its excellent flavor profile and affordability, Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is sure to become your go-to red wine!
Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon: An Overview
Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is a carefully crafted blend of premium grapes from the Columbia Valley in Washington State. This rich and complex Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 16 months in oak barrels, resulting in a full-bodied wine with notes of black currant, spice, and vanilla. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this exquisite and well-balanced red wine has an intense depth and elegance that can be enjoyed with any meal. Cellared and bottled by Wahluke Way, Kirkland Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect choice for those who appreciate fine wines.
Who Produces Costco Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon?
Costco Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon is made by winemaker Alison Crowe, who is responsible for crafting many of the Kirkland Signature wines. She works with a variety of vineyards in Alexander Valley, California and carefully farms each of them to produce a complex and layered Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are hand-harvested before being hand-sorted and fermented in small lots. The resulting wine is aged in both French and American oak barrels for up to 18 months before being bottled for sale at Costco locations.
Conclusion
The Kirkland Signature Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an excellent representation of a Bordeaux Varietal Blend. This semi-sweet wine has intense aromas of ripe strawberries, succulent melon, and luscious peach that give way to dark fruit flavors such as blackcurrant (cassis), black cherry, and blackberry plus notes of green bell pepper, spice, tobacco, wood, and vanilla. After 16 months of barrel aging this wine exudes intensity, depth and elegance while maintaining a perfect balance between sweet and refreshing. At $17 per bottle it remains an excellent value for an everyday drinkable cabernet sauvignon.
