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Derek Hiler

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Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Derek Hiler

9.3

Easily tastes like a $20+ bottle for $8 at Costco. Very smooth and easy, layers of flavor. Impressive for the price. — 8 years ago

Bodegas Palacio

Reserva Glorioso Rioja Tempranillo 2009

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Derek Hiler

8.9

For $15 at Costco, this is an incredibly dynamic and enjoyable wine. It's been valuable anywhere from a typical night with dinner or hosting friends where it's received great responses. Could easily see this as a bottle 30-50% higher in price. — 9 years ago

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Block Nine

Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir

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Derek Hiler

7.8

I expect Pinot Noir to be light and subtle, but this is just bland. Aroma is nice but flavor is 1-dimensional and underwhelming. In the $12-15 price range, you can certainly get much better Pinot Noirs. — 9 years ago

Kirkland Signature

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2010

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Derek Hiler

8.7

Costco (Kirkland) wines are hit or miss, but this is certainly a hit. A bit of a hard, extended finish and not the most complex, but for $7, it's incredibly enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Terredavino

La Casa in Collina Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009

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Derek Hiler

9.2

Being a big fan of bold European reds, this is a go-to for me and my wife. $13 at Costco and enjoyable for a wide spectrum due to its (for the price range) incredibly smooth finish and levels of flavor. For a wine priced for regular consumption, this is as good as it gets. — 10 years ago

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