2022 Kirkland Signature Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon

One of our favorite Kirkland wines, and many readers’ favorite too, is back in stores with the new 2022 vintage. Right on time too as we reviewed the 2021 vintage August 12 of last year.

The price stayed the same at $22.99, which is good since it had climbed up to $23.99, and fell back down last year. For wine from this premier region of Napa, this remains about as low priced as you will find it.

And the wine is amazing too, this new vintage following right alongside the prior few we’ve tasted, further completing a string of 90+ ratings. Here is a snapshot of our historical ratings for this wine:

2013 90 points

2014 88 points

2016 89 points

2017 89 points

2018 91 points

2019 91 points

(we don’t believe a 2020 vintage was produced)

2021 91 points

Very similar tasting notes as the past couple vintages, which is a very good thing because they were exceptional wines, as is this one. Clearly a 91 pointer in our book.

Signature Stags Leap all around, medium ruby in the glass, with vibrant berry fruit, earth and spice; full bodied with nice acidity; juicy fruit flavor, young and expressive; black cherry, blackberry, plum; more peppery spice in the finish, lingering finish.

Just what we wanted and those who have enjoyed this wine in the past will likely love this one too. An easy addition to our Top Picks list with another big thumbs up. Get these while you can.

CostcoWineBlog.com Rating: 91 points (a Costco Wine Blog Top Pick)

Costco item number: 505081

Purchased at Costco in: Atlanta, GA (Dallas)

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