![]() ![]() For a red wine enthusiast such as myself, I was surprised as I found myself enjoying the white wine offerings more. Overall, I enjoyed the majority of the bottles and introduced to new varietals from various places around the globe like Bulgaria and Slovenia. A bit of advice, don’t fall too far behind because it can be challenging to catch up unless you dedicate an entire day to drinking, and of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. The Costco Wine Advent Calendar was certainly a highlight during the holiday season. I allowed ample time for the wine to breathe and it didn’t get any better, so I tossed it.**ĭay 24: Horizon De Lynch Cabernet Sauvignon Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Produced in Bordeaux, France ABV 14.5% 2018 Vintage I poured a glass and could barely suffer through the first sip. *this was one of the best red wines in the box*ĭay 22: Via Vinera Cabernet Sauvignon Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Produced in Thracian Lowlands, Bulgaria ABV 13.5% 2017 Vintageĭay 23: Convento Da Gloria Tinta Roriz Varietals: 100% Tinta Roriz Produced in Lisbon,Portugal ABV 14% 2019 Vintage Each wine description includes the following information:ĭay 21: Il Principe Cabernet Sauvignon Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Produced in Trevenezie, Italy ABV 12% 2019 Vintage Wines are ranked on a scale of 1-5, 1 being undrinkable and 5 knocking it out of the park- so good that I want to purchase a full-sized bottle. This is the perfect gift for the food and wine enthusiast in your life.īelow, I’ve cataloged all of the wines featured in the 2020 Costco Wine Advent Calendar. The calendar features an array of grape varieties and regions, some of which aren’t very well known. ![]() ![]() The calendar costs approximately $98.00, which is $4.00/bottle for quality wine While other boozy advent calendars may be cheaper, they typically have one glass per day. Nothing like learning more about a country than through their wine production!Įach bottle is approximately 12 ounces, roughly two glasses for an average person. The calendar features 24 wines from around the globe. There are several wine advent calendars out there, Costco, Aldi, World Market, Vinebox, but Costco is by far the superior choice for several reasons. These little boxes of joy sold out so fast in Nashville, I had people messaging me wanting to purchase mine ( um, no thank you!). After loading a couple of these in my basket, I shared the joyful news with my fellow wine lovers on Instagram. Trips to Costco became a highlight during 2020, and during one of my visits, I happened to stumble upon their version of the Wine Advent calendar. However, for those of you who needed your daily dose of alcohol to get through the holidays, Costco and Aldi have you covered. ![]() Like many of you, I am taking one day at a time, but I would like to see 2021’s terms and conditions before I commit. Simply put, everyone is mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. I realize this doesn’t even scratch the surface, but you get the gist of it. From the wildfires, plane crashes, COVID-19 running rampant, millions of people losing their jobs, and the craziness of the election, it’s safe to say that 2020 has been my least favorite year. While many of us looked at 2020 as a new decade filled with optimism, it’s been a year filled with surprises. ![]()
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