2025 State of Wine Collection

Finding a few bottles of Kirkland Gigondas 2023 for just $14.99 prompted me to reflect on how much my wine journey has evolved over the past few years. I’ve enjoyed French GSM blends for a long time, and learning that Gigondas borders Châteauneuf-du-Pape—a region whose wines I’ve also appreciated from Costco—only deepened my admiration for high-quality bottles at accessible prices.

This discovery highlights a broader shift in my buying habits. After many years of relying on Trader Joe’s for everyday wines, I’ve now fully transitioned to Costco as my primary source. The combination of value, consistency, and surprising depth—especially from the Kirkland Signature lineup—has made the switch both rewarding and economical.

With Gigondas added to my shelves, I’m excited to explore more from Costco’s selection and continue refining my collection.

Current Wine Collection (as of December 2025)

Red Wines — 9 Bottles

Priorat — $40 — 1
Reignac — $30 — 2
Kirkland Pauillac — $20 — 1
Kirkland Gigondas — $15 — 3
Kirkland Malbec — $7 — 1
Trader Joe’s Côtes du Rhône — $7 — 1

Total: $179

White Wines — 6 Bottles

Trader Joe’s J. Handler Riesling — $7 — 2
Kirkland Friuli Pinot Grigio — $5 — 1
Mainstay Riesling — $30 — 2
Kirkland Ti Point Sauvignon Blanc — $8 — 1

Total: $87

Sparkling Wines — 5 Bottles

Kirkland Champagne — $20 — 1
Kirkland Asolo Prosecco — $8 — 2
Kirkland Rosé Prosecco — $7 — 2

Total: $50

Overall Collection Value: $316 - 20 bottles

Future Additions

Red Wines - 12

Kirkland Côtes du Rhône — $7 - 6 bottles
Kirkland Bordeaux Supérieur —$7 - 6 bottles

White Wines - 7

Kirkland Chablis Premier Cru — $20 - 4 bottles (if available)
Sauvignon Blanc — $8 - 1 bottle
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio —$20 - 2 bottles

Sparkling Wine - 1

Bollinger Champagne —$80 - 1 bottle

Planned Total Additions: Approximately 20 bottles @ $292.

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