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What's the best wine at Costco?

Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne is the best wine at Costco (real Champagne for about $22), and the Kirkland Signature Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand is the best everyday white for under $10.

Costco is quietly one of the biggest wine sellers in the country, and its Kirkland Signature house wines are mostly made by established producers under Costco's label. Not every Kirkland bottle is a winner, but the best ones are some of the best value anywhere. Mix those with a few well-known names Costco tends to carry and you have a very good cart.

Reds

  • 1. Kirkland Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    about $20

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Napa Cabernet usually starts north of $40. This one is rich, dark-fruited and a solid steak-night bottle. Quality can shift a bit year to year, so it is worth a test bottle before you buy six.

  • 2. Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    about $14

    Cabernet SauvignonGood buy

    The crowd-pleaser Cabernet. Smooth, a little vanilla, nothing scary. Costco often has it for a few dollars under grocery price.

  • 3. Meiomi Pinot Noir

    about $19

    Pinot NoirGood buy

    Soft, jammy, easy to like. The red for people who say they do not like red, and a safe pick for any dinner party.

Whites

  • 4. Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

    about $8

    Sauvignon Blanc

    Bright, zesty, grapefruit-y New Zealand white that holds its own next to bottles twice the price. The one to keep in the fridge all summer.

  • 5. Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

    about $13

    ChardonnayGood buy

    Creamy, a little buttery, very reliable. If you like your Chardonnay rich, this is the classic.

Pink and bubbles

  • 6. Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne

    about $22

    Champagne blendDrink this one

    Real Champagne from France, crisp and toasty, for roughly half what the famous names cost. The best-known bargain in the whole wine section.

  • 7. Kirkland Signature Prosecco

    about $8

    Glera

    Light, fruity Italian bubbly that is cheap enough for a pitcher of mimosas and good enough to drink straight.

  • 8. Kirkland Signature Côtes de Provence Rosé

    about $9

    Grenache blend

    Pale, dry Provence-style rosé, the same style as the pricey ones on Instagram. A great value when it is on the shelf.

Good to know

Selection depends on your state and warehouse
Liquor laws vary, so some Costcos sell a full wine aisle, some sell a short list, and a few sell none. Check your local warehouse before you plan a party around one bottle.
Kirkland bottles change
The source behind a Kirkland wine can change from year to year, and so can the taste. If you love one, it is worth buying a few while that batch is around.
Read the region on the label
Kirkland labels usually name a specific place (Napa Valley, Marlborough, Côtes de Provence). A specific region is generally a better sign than just "California".
Chill bubbles and rosé before the party
Three hours in the fridge or 20 minutes in an ice bucket with water. Warm Prosecco foams everywhere and tastes flat.

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Last checked 2026-10-04. Selection and prices vary by store and state.