![]() Want a second opinion? Head over to Costco Wine Blog. Verdict: Blackberries, Black Plum, Smoke, Vanilla If you like Malbec, then Kirkland Signature Malbec 2015 is more than worth a try. While nothing is over the top premium, the total package works beautifully together. The strong oak influence is courteous to the dark fruits and lets them pop. The balanced acidity and robust mouthfeel make it feel more premium than it’s $7 price point suggests. Kirkland Signature Malbec is once again punching above its weight. A hint of herbalness plays in the background. Savor: The ending is tannic, but beautifully passes along red plums, unripe blackberries, and hints of deep roasted coffee. ![]() Tangles of red plum, herbs, and blackberries join in with a nice balanced acidity. Sip: The black plums come through with a smokey vanilla note. Hints of spice, smoke, and various jammy red fruit get into the mix. Hints of vanilla give way to black plums and dried blueberries. Smell: The oak here is well balanced with the fruit from the start. Sight: A deeper purple with a magenta edge and hint of brick throughout. The packaging may have changed, but the price didn’t, so is it still worth it? The previous review of Kirkland Signature Malbec was back in 2013, but despite predating the rating system, it did well. Kirkland Signature (that's Costco) brought the wine producers of the Napa Valley to the party, and they don't appear to be leaving the festivities with. From their Kirkland Signature Chianti Classico to their Pinot Grigio, and several points in between, the wines are bold and flavorful. Kirkland’s Signature wines have done well here on First Pour Wine, and are generally one of the more dependable buys on the market. Just like a cork without a cage though, there’s no holding me down! So let’s kick it off with Kirkland Signature Malbec 2015! If you happen to shop at both Trader Joe’s and Costco you might try picking up a bottle of each Malbec.Welcome back! I’ve been on hiatus as this year has been more than a little challenging. That $6.99 price point makes it taste better! What do you think? I’m going with 88 Points for the Broquel and 89 Points for the Kirkland Malbec. It has just a little more intensity in Malbec aroma and characteristics. The wines are indeed similar, but I will give the nod to the Kirkland Malbec. The alcohol is 13.5 in the Kirkland but 14.0 for the Broquel. For me, the taste is slightly different with the Kirkland more flavorful. Well, I do not believe the wines are from the same barrel lots. Could it be, while bottling the wine, one set used the Broquel label and then later the Kirkland label? ![]() I purchased a couple of bottles of each wine and set out to compare the two Malbec wines made by the same winery and winemaker. At Trader Joe’s, the Broquel Malbec sells for $10.99. It has received accolades as well as a 91-Point rating by James Suckling. The Kirkland Malbec is a fantastic wine bargain at $6.99. Made by Broquel Winery and by Broquel’s Winemaker Sergio CaseĪs the back label clearly states, Broquel Winery in Mendoza makes this Malbec for Costco and it’s Kirkland Signature label. Could it possibly be that the wine is made by Trapiche Broquel winery? Could it be the same wine with just another label? I set out to find out. What caught my eye was how similar it is to the Kirkland Signature Malbec. While doing some research in Trader Joe’s for my previous post on Wines at Trader Joe’s, I noticed the Trapiche Broquel Malbec 2017 for $10.99. The Kirkland Malbec is alive a well at Costco stores. Note: In recent weeks, I have not found the Broquel Malbec at Trader Joe’s. Broquel Malbec vs Kirkland Malbec Broquel or Kirkland Malbec?
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