2021 Kirkland Signature Series Brunello di Montalcino

We've been on the lookout for this bottle after readers starting talking about the new vintage showing up in stores.

This year sees a small price increase, up to $21.79 from a previous $19.99. That is still a steal for a quality Brunello so we're not complaining.

This is one of the more varied bottles in the Kirkland line when it comes to our ratings, and our reader feedback has been similar. Some years, it's an easy 91-92 pointer; other years, it's landed at 86 points for us.

This marks the 12th vintage of this bottle we've reviewed, and here's the full ratings list.

2010 – 92-93 points

2011 – 86 points

2012 – 87 points

2013 – 88 points

2014 – 88 points

2015 – 89 points

2016 – 91 points

2017 – 90 points

2018 - 91 points

2019 - 93 points

2020 - 90 points

We're happy to report this is one of the better ones. It's awesome right upon popping the cork, and just gets better with a little air.

Light ruby in the glass; red and dark fruit on the nose with some leather and tobacco; medium in body, super dry, tarty acidity with firm tannins; flavors of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry; nicely layered and persistent; nails the finish.

This is one of the top showings for this wine; absolutely delicious, food friendly, crowd pleasing. Checks a lot of boxes and tastes like it cost 2-3X. Stock up because this one might move fast.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 93 points (a Costco Wine Top Pick)

Costco item number: 1472194

Availability: We buy our wine in Costco warehouses around the Atlanta area. The best way to locate wines near you is by using the new Costco mobile app and searching with the Costco item number we listed above.

Alc. 14%