TN: 2016 Kirkland Signature Series, Stags Leap District Cabernet

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#51 Post by **Mike Kuller** » September 25th, 2018, 10:25 am

Jim McCully wrote: ↑
September 24th, 2018, 11:05 pm
Have a 2016 Kirkland SLD

What's that?

Karl F · #52 Post by **Karl F** » September 25th, 2018, 10:44 am

Stags Leap District Cabernet

#53 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 4th, 2018, 8:09 pm

Popped another one of these, and it's seriously a steal of a cab for $21. Layered and fairly complex mouthfeel, and while full bodied, it retains a sense of 'lightness' that you dont typically find in CA cabernet at this price point. And I swear....I get some of that dusty Rutherford thing. A big time winner in my book.

#54 Post by **Nate Simon** » October 4th, 2018, 8:21 pm

Two bottles opened, not too impressed here. Just my 2¢.

#55 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 4th, 2018, 8:27 pm

Nate Simon wrote: ↑
October 4th, 2018, 8:21 pm
Two bottles opened, not too impressed here. Just my 2¢.

Are there any other $21 cabs you've found to be better? Would legitimately be down to try them if you have.

#56 Post by **Mike Kuller** » October 4th, 2018, 8:40 pm

I drank another one last week and enjoyed it.

For a 2016 it's already got a lot of fruit. Doesn't seem to need bottle ageing.

#57 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 4th, 2018, 8:53 pm

Mike Kuller wrote: ↑
October 4th, 2018, 8:40 pm
I drank another one last week and enjoyed it.

For a 2016 it's already got a lot of fruit. Doesn't seem to need bottle ageing.

Yep, definitely agree with that. This wine has 'house cab' written all over it

Paul Marshall · #58 Post by **Paul Marshall** » October 5th, 2018, 8:12 pm

This wine is making me question some of my future allocations. Juice is solid. That Berlinger Knights Valley was damn good as well

#59 Post by **Andrew Kotowski** » October 6th, 2018, 5:07 pm

FWIW - long gone in my area (WA). Wine guy acknowledged agitated in a couple, but noted they disclosed it on the back of the label. SLD did not disclose and he said he wasn’t able to share... and we had a great 15 min conversation. He mentioned that he tried it “against $50/$60 bottles from the same producer and thought the Kirkland brand was better.” FWIW, he’s on the Cayuse list, so not a total stranger to good wine

rsmithjr · #60 Post by **rsmithjr** » October 8th, 2018, 9:26 am

None in Bloomfield Hills, Mich....

#61 Post by **Jim F** » October 8th, 2018, 9:43 am

Finally tried this last week. Oak overweighs the fruit IMHO. Persoanlly, I would save my money. I may or may not find something at that price that is better, but the cash would go toward something I like better. There are plenty of nice medocs out there......

#62 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 8th, 2018, 2:03 pm

Jim F wrote: ↑
October 8th, 2018, 9:43 am
Finally tried this last week. Oak overweighs the fruit IMHO. Persoanlly, I would save my money. I may or may not find something at that price that is better, but the cash would go toward something I like better. There are plenty of nice medocs out there......

So interesting to me, as I did not find the oak to stand out whatsoever. Maybe some bottle variation....but the 2 I've had were well balanced.

Paul Marshall · #63 Post by **Paul Marshall** » October 8th, 2018, 8:54 pm

The Beringer Knights Valley is excellent as well. $19 in Chandler.

#64 Post by **Jim F** » October 9th, 2018, 3:37 am

I have had the 2015 Beringer KV. I not too thrilled with that either to be honest. The KV was a favorite of mine for many, many years but the last several vintages have not been up to speed IMO. The ‘15 is a step above the last several, though. I used to buy these in case lots, and now, I keep trying each new release, but do not buy more. Maybe it is them, e.g., maybe the best juice now goes into KV reserve? Or maybe my tastes have changed.

rsmithjr · #65 Post by **rsmithjr** » October 10th, 2018, 1:50 pm

Found it at the Roseville Costco.

#66 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm

My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.

RickieM · #67 Post by **RickieM** » October 12th, 2018, 8:27 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.

Do you mean the 2016? The 2015 came out in January of this year.

rsmithjr · #68 Post by **rsmithjr** » October 12th, 2018, 8:31 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.

Interesting the price for the 16' SLD was 22.99 at the Roseville Costco.

#69 Post by **JackW e i s s b e r g** » October 12th, 2018, 9:56 am

Just my 18 cents (it's rarely just 2 cents...), I really like the Substance wines from Charles Smith. For $12-$14, depending on the source, the "CS" bottling really over-delivers. I get some savoriness and tobacco, which is rare for such a bargain. Plenty of fruit, as well, but I find them to be more integrated/less disjoint than other bargain wines, even at young age. I think the 2016 is the current vintage and what I've been drinking. It's refreshing to have something Cab to grab and not even think twice about price/occasion/am I going to finish this bottle....

I don't even know what year it is, but true to the bargain and "ease" of this one, it doesn't even matter!

#70 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 12th, 2018, 10:29 am

RickieM wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 8:27 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.
Do you mean the 2016? The 2015 came out in January of this year.

I'll check when I get back but I could have sworn it was the 15, and these replaced the SLD at my Phoenix location

#71 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 12th, 2018, 10:31 am

rsmithjr wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 8:31 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.
Interesting the price for the 16' SLD was 22.99 at the Roseville Costco.

The $19 was for the Oakville Signature.

The SLD is $21.99 in Phx/Scottsdale. Surprised theres price differences across markets with their own Kirkland label??

#72 Post by **J. Trombley** » October 12th, 2018, 11:27 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 10:31 am

rsmithjr wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 8:31 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.
Interesting the price for the 16' SLD was 22.99 at the Roseville Costco.
The $19 was for the Oakville Signature.

The SLD is $21.99 in Phx/Scottsdale. Surprised theres price differences across markets with their own Kirkland label??

Same here, but perhaps the differences are accounting for state/local taxes?

#73 Post by **Rich Brown** » October 12th, 2018, 11:43 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 10:29 am

RickieM wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 8:27 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 11th, 2018, 8:36 pm
My local Costco just got the 15 Oakville Signature Series in so I popped one tonight. For me, MUCH less inspiring than the Stags Leap District. Generic cab nose, sour cherry on the palate, and a fairly short finish with a bit of heat. I'll definitely stick with the SLD. $19.
Do you mean the 2016? The 2015 came out in January of this year.
I'll check when I get back but I could have sworn it was the 15, and these replaced the SLD at my Phoenix location

Yep, it is the 15. This is the first I've seen it out here so assumed it was a new release.

RickieM · #74 Post by **RickieM** » October 12th, 2018, 12:36 pm

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 11:43 am

Rich Brown wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 10:29 am

RickieM wrote: ↑
October 12th, 2018, 8:27 am

Do you mean the 2016? The 2015 came out in January of this year.
I'll check when I get back but I could have sworn it was the 15, and these replaced the SLD at my Phoenix location
Yep, it is the 15. This is the first I've seen it out here so assumed it was a new release.

I double checked and I did get the '15 Oakville, $18.99 in January of this year. The SLD was $21.99 at my Costco (Azusa) and they have had a good supply on hand.

Paul Marshall · #75 Post by **Paul Marshall** » October 12th, 2018, 9:37 pm

Hopefully there’s strong enough demand (and grapes) to drive additional Kirkland AVA designation wines. Here’s hoping...imagine a Veeder or Howell version

#76 Post by **Josh Grossman** » November 13th, 2018, 1:51 pm

I bought the '16 Rutherford today (thinking it was what was being discussed in this thread). Will report back but has anyone had the '16 Rutherford Signature Series instead of the SLD?

rsmithjr · #77 Post by **rsmithjr** » December 19th, 2018, 2:33 pm

Josh Grossman wrote: ↑
November 13th, 2018, 1:51 pm
I bought the '16 Rutherford today (thinking it was what was being discussed in this thread). Will report back but has anyone had the '16 Rutherford Signature Series instead of the SLD?

I found the Rutherford NO where near as good as the Stags Leap. The ruth. tasted like a generic red.... disappointing.

#78 Post by **Josh Grossman** » December 19th, 2018, 3:10 pm

rsmithjr wrote: ↑
December 19th, 2018, 2:33 pm

Josh Grossman wrote: ↑
November 13th, 2018, 1:51 pm
I bought the '16 Rutherford today (thinking it was what was being discussed in this thread). Will report back but has anyone had the '16 Rutherford Signature Series instead of the SLD?

I found the Rutherford NO where near as good as the Stags Leap. The ruth. tasted like a generic red.... disappointing.

I tried to warn everyone: https://wineberserkers.com/forum/viewto ... 1&t=156568

Bill Tex Landreth · #79 Post by **Bill Tex Landreth** » June 25th, 2019, 1:39 pm

Showed up in DFW for $21.99 a bottle.

Bought one to try tonight and will report back.

#80 Post by **mattcitrang** » June 25th, 2019, 1:43 pm

Took along time to show up there.

#81 Post by **Rich Brown** » June 25th, 2019, 2:02 pm

Bill Tex Landreth wrote: ↑
June 25th, 2019, 1:39 pm
Showed up in DFW for $21.99 a bottle.

Bought one to try tonight and will report back.

Oh wow, the 16 Stag's Leap showed back up!! #Jealous

You should load up - pretty hard to beat for the price.

EHeffner · #82 Post by **EHeffner** » June 25th, 2019, 8:29 pm

No SLD in Boca. Only the 16’ Oakville. Also grabbed a OVZ and sauv blanc from the Kirkland label. At these prices, impulse buys are too easy

#83 Post by **Sherri S h a p i r o** » June 26th, 2019, 5:26 am

EHeffner wrote: ↑
June 25th, 2019, 8:29 pm
No SLD in Boca. Only the 16’ Oakville. Also grabbed a OVZ and sauv blanc from the Kirkland label. At these prices, impulse buys are too easy

The rioja was in stock last time I was in. Haven't tried this year's version, but at $6.99 not a huge risk! (Last year's was a crowd pleaser.)

John Kight · #84 Post by **John Kight** » June 26th, 2019, 6:43 am

Sherri S h a p i r o wrote: ↑
June 26th, 2019, 5:26 am

The rioja was in stock last time I was in. Haven't tried this year's version, but at $6.99 not a huge risk! (Last year's was a crowd pleaser.)

I usually buy the Rioja and Chianti Classico Riserva (which is made by Villa Cafaggio, a very solid producer). Both typically make great cooking wines, and they're just good enough that you can actually drink a glass or two as well. That said, this years 2015 CCR didn't impress me at all, which surprised me given the generally high quality of the '15 vintage in Tuscany. I also like the Kirkland Signature Chablis!

#85 Post by **Scott Brunson** » June 26th, 2019, 7:39 am

EHeffner wrote: ↑
June 25th, 2019, 8:29 pm
No SLD in Boca. Only the 16’ Oakville.

I picked up one yesterday as well; I'll pop it soon and report.

#86 Post by **Scott Brunson** » June 28th, 2019, 6:19 pm

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
June 26th, 2019, 7:39 am

EHeffner wrote: ↑
June 25th, 2019, 8:29 pm
No SLD in Boca. Only the 16’ Oakville.
I picked up one yesterday as well; I'll pop it soon and report.

not good

#87 Post by **Rich Brown** » June 28th, 2019, 9:32 pm

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
June 28th, 2019, 6:19 pm

Scott Brunson wrote: ↑
June 26th, 2019, 7:39 am

EHeffner wrote: ↑
June 25th, 2019, 8:29 pm
No SLD in Boca. Only the 16’ Oakville.
I picked up one yesterday as well; I'll pop it soon and report.
not good

The 15 was pretty terrible also. Miles away from the SLD.

#88 Post by **Anthony Iezzi** » June 29th, 2019, 1:28 pm

Yes the oakville was not good.

Paul Marshall · #89 Post by **Paul Marshall** » September 10th, 2019, 7:17 pm

Was curious if anyone knows if they plan on continuing this series for 2017. Was about this time a year ago when it started showing up in select stores.

rsmithjr · #90 Post by **rsmithjr** » September 11th, 2019, 11:43 am

Paul Marshall wrote: ↑
September 10th, 2019, 7:17 pm
Was curious if anyone knows if they plan on continuing this series for 2017. Was about this time a year ago when it started showing up in select stores.

The 2017 Signature Series Columbia Valley is in the local (48304 zip), so I would bet they are coming...

#91 Post by **Nick F.** » September 11th, 2019, 2:10 pm

Newest Napa red blend and brunello were on the shelves today, so expecting more to roll out soon.

KyleC · #92 Post by **KyleC** » September 11th, 2019, 2:30 pm

This thread gives me hope for this board. I know the source of the grapes and the quality of the wine making for the SLD (and no I'm not naming names), and it's great to see good values called out regardless of the brand.

#93 Post by **Rich Brown** » September 12th, 2019, 9:33 am

KyleC wrote: ↑
September 11th, 2019, 2:30 pm
This thread gives me hope for this board. I know the source of the grapes and the quality of the wine making for the SLD (and no I'm not naming names), and it's great to see good values called out regardless of the brand.

That's because I clearly have an amazing palate

Kyle, do you by chance have any insight on a 17 SLD release and if it will be the same grapes/wine maker? Thanks!

Paul Marshall · #94 Post by **Paul Marshall** » September 13th, 2019, 12:54 pm

Well I’m going to Costco today. The one in Chandler didn’t have it yet. Gonna swing by and See if the Gilbert location has them.

#95 Post by **Jeff_M.** » September 13th, 2019, 1:03 pm

Heading to Costco in Temecula later today. I will see if they have this out.

#96 Post by **Mike Kuller** » September 13th, 2019, 1:26 pm

Was at the Concord, CA Costco today. They only had the 2017 Signature Series Columbia Valley red.

#97 Post by **Anthony Iezzi** » September 14th, 2019, 9:11 am

Popped another 16 SLD last night and it's even better. Wish I could've found more. Only a few left. Fellow Phoenix area winos please post if & when you see the 17 and try it!

#98 Post by **Len Stevens** » September 14th, 2019, 9:33 am

Does anyone know if Costco will transfer a case of wine between stores? There is so SLD in Louisville, so are they able to obtain a case from another store??? Any help is appreciated...

#99 Post by **Rich Brown** » September 14th, 2019, 10:32 am

Anthony Iezzi wrote: ↑
September 14th, 2019, 9:11 am
Popped another 16 SLD last night and it's even better. Wish I could've found more. Only a few left. Fellow Phoenix area winos please post if & when you see the 17 and try it!

Will do Anthony! Please do the same!

#100 Post by **Josh Grossman** » October 8th, 2019, 11:43 am

2017 has hit the shelf in my area: