Full Review

Kirkland Signature

Kirkland Signature
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: New Zealand
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 4.05%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$7
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Kirkland Signature
2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Date Tasted:
Country: New Zealand
Alcohol: 12.5% RS: 4.05%
Light straw green color. Aromas and flavors of jalapeño, gooseberry, and lemon and grilled white peach with a satiny, tangy, dry light-to-medium body and a tingling, delightful, medium-length finish with notes of lime candy, thai basil and jalapeño, gooseberry, and tart kiwi and green apple. Herbal on the nose with citrus and some tropical fruits and ample acidity on the palate; a lovely food wine and exactly what you expect for NZ SB.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: jalapeño, gooseberry, and lemon and grilled white peach
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of lime candy, thai basil and jalapeño, gooseberry, and tart kiwi and green apple
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food and on its own
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Herbal on the nose with citrus and some tropical fruits and ample acidity on the palate; a lovely food wine and exactly what you expect for NZ SB.

The Retailer

Costco

The Retailer
500 Redwood Blvd. Ste 200
Novato, CA 94947
USA
1 415-382-6754

Their Portfolio

90 Kirkland Signature Black Cherry Fruit-Flavored Hard Seltzer 5% (USA)
86 Kirkland Signature Grapefruit Fruit-Flavored Hard Seltzer 5% (USA)
91 Kirkland Signature Mango Fruit-Flavored Hard Seltzer 5% (USA)
92 Kirkland Signature Lime Fruit-Flavored Hard Seltzer 5% (USA)
90 Kirkland Signature 2021 Sparkling Rosé, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $6.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2018 Barolo DOCG 14% (Italy) $19.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2019 Riserva, Chianti Classico DOCG 13.5% (Italy) $8.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2017 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 14.5% (Italy) $14.00.
92 Kirkland Signature Irish Cream Liqueur 17% (Ireland) $16.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2019 Old Vine, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2019 Signature Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
95 Kirkland Signature 2019 Suscol Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2020 Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
89 Kirkland Signature 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14% (USA) $9.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2020 Red Blend, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $10.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $14.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2020 Côtes-Du-Rhône Villages Rouge 14.5% (France) $6.00.
85 Kirkland Signature 2021 Pinot Grigio, California 11% (USA) $12.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2020 Malbec, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $6.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2021 TI Point, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $6.00.
88 Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum 46% (USA) $13.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 6 Year Old Oak Cask Aged Blended Canadian Whisky 40% (Canada) $18.00.
88 Kirkland Signature Silver Tequila 40% (Mexico) $22.00.
91 Kirkland Signature Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 46% (USA) $19.00.
91 Kirkland Signature Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50% (USA) $24.00.
92 Kirkland Signature Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 60% (USA) $29.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2019 St. Julien 14% (France) $18.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2019 Grand Vin De Bordeaux Red Blend, Bordeaux Supèrieur 14% (France) $6.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2019 Red Blend, Toscano IGT 14% (Italy) $14.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2020 Red Blend, Columbia Valley 14.7% (USA) $16.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2020 Premiere Cru, Chablis 13% (France) $17.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2020 Gigondas 15% (France) $13.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2020 Cuvee Du Terroir Des Papes, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 15.5% (France) $13.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2016 Gran Reserva, Ribera Del Duero 15% (Spain) $13.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2019 Barolo DOCG 13.5% (Italy) $19.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2020 Chianti Riserva DOCG 13.5% (Italy) $8.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2018 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 14.5% (Italy) $19.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2022 Rosé, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $7.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2022 Moscato d’Asti DOCG 5% (Italy) $7.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2022 Rosé, Côtes De Provence 13% (France) $7.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 15% (France) $19.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Red Blend, Columbia Valley 14.9% (USA) $16.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2022 Pinot Grigio, Friuli DOC 12.5% (Italy) $4.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2019 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 14% (Italy) $20.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2020 Toscana IGP 14% (Italy) $13.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2020 Signature Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 14% (USA) $19.00.
86 Kirkland Signature 2020 Suscol Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Signature Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 14% (USA) $14.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley 14% (USA) $12.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2021 Red Blend, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $10.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2022 Pinot Grigio, California 11.5% (USA) $12.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $13.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2022 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 13.5% (USA) $12.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14% (USA) $9.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $8.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2022 Chardonnay, California 13.5% (USA) $8.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2022 Côtes-Du-Rhône Villages Rouge 14.5% (France) $6.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $7.00.
BR Kirkland Signature 2021 Malbec, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $6.00. - Bronze Medal
88 Kirkland Signature Mimosa 6% (USA) $.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2022 Rosé, Glera, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $7.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2022 Moscato d’Asti DOCG 5% (Italy) $7.00.
88 Kirkland Signature Vodka 40% (USA) $12.99.
87 Kirkland Signature Golden Margarita 12.7% (USA) $9.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2017 Gran Reserva, Ribera Del Duero 15% (Spain) $13.00.
94 Kirkland Signature 2021 Chablis Premier Cru 12.5% (France) $18.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2021 Gigondas 14% (France) $13.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2021 Bordeaux Supèrieur 14% (France) $6.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2023 White Moscato, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 5% (Italy) $7.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2019 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 14% (Italy) $19.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2020 Barolo DOCG 14% (Italy) $19.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2021 Chianti Riserva DOCG 13.5% (Italy) $8.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2023 Rosé, Prosecco DOC 11% (Italy) $7.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2022 Vacqueyras 14.5% (France) $11.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2023 Rosé, Côtes De Provence 13% (France) $7.00.
91 Kirkland Signature Orange Brandy Liqueur 40% (France) $19.00.
87 Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum 40% (Puerto Rico) $15.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2022 Cuvée Du Terroir Des Papes, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 15% (France) $19.00.
90 Kirkland Signature 2021 Toscana IGT 13.5% (Italy) $14.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2018 Gran Reserva, Ribera Del Duero 15% (Spain) $14.00.
86 Kirkland Signature 2022 Signature Series Red Blend, Columbia Valley 14.8% (USA) $16.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2021 Old Vine, Zinfandel, Sonoma County 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2021 Signature Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $19.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2021 Suscol Single Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2022 Pinot Noir, Carneros, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $9.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 14.5% (USA) $8.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 14% (USA) $9.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2022 Signature Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 15% (USA) $22.00.
86 Kirkland Signature 2022 Red Blend, Napa Valley 14.5% (USA) $10.00.
93 Kirkland Signature 2023 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 15.5% (France) $7.00.
92 Kirkland Signature 2023 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 14.5% (USA) $11.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2022 Malbec, Mendoza 14% (Argentina) $6.00.
88 Kirkland Signature 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 12.5% (New Zealand) $7.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13% (USA) $14.00.
87 Kirkland Signature 2023 Chardonnay, California 13% (USA) $8.00.
BR Kirkland Signature 2023 Pinot Grigio, California 11.5% (USA) $13.00. - Bronze Medal
91 Kirkland Signature 2022 Chianti Riserva DOCG 13.5% (Italy) $8.00.
90 Kirkland Signature NV Mimosa 6% (Italy) $7.00.
91 Kirkland Signature 2021 Gran Selezione, Chianti Classico DOCG 14% (Italy) $17.00.

Sauvignon Blanc

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Serve in a White Wine Glass
Sauvignon Blanc is a bit of a chameleon of a variety, as it changes its character depending on where it is grown. Most famously in France’s Loire Valley, (especially in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre), it is a rich dry white with distinct herbal notes in the nose and on the palate. In New Zealand, the flavors range from gooseberry to tropical; both styles have very good natural acidity. Certain areas in Chile also produce very tropical-driven examples with a touch of herbal character, while the typical California style is clean with melon and spearmint fruit with only traces of herbal notes.

Many styles of Sauvignon Blanc – especially those from New Zealand – are aged in steel tanks to preserve the aromatic qualities, while some producers in Sancerre or even in California age in wooden barrels; this for added texture and spice. Medium-full in body, Sauvignon Blanc is especially excellent paired with shellfish or seafood or lighter poultry with herbs.