Costco Gets Into The Holiday Spirit Early With A New Wine Advent Calendar

Some Costco members aren't fans of the wine advent calendar

In a Reddit discussion about Costco's Take A Wine Adventure calendar, not all customers are thrilled about the return of the international wine pack. Some negative feedback from last year's offering includes comments like, "If it's anything like last year's, it was not good," and "I got this last year and wouldn't do it again if it's the same supplier." One user mentioned they purchased it at half price after the holidays and still felt it wasn't worth it, while another expressed a preference for the beer advent calendar, but only when it's on clearance. A participant in the thread pointed out that Total Wine offers an $80 wine advent calendar, although the bottles are smaller (187 milliliters compared to Costco's 375 milliliters). While Costco has a wide selection of wines, Total Wine has surpassed Costco as the largest wine retailer in the U.S.

If the wines in the advent calendar don't appeal to you, consider exploring the best red, white, and rosé wines available at Costco. Additionally, it's wise to familiarize yourself with the best and worst bargain wines at Costco before shopping at the wholesale store. However, if you or your gift recipient prefers whiskey, you might want to look into Costco's Whisky Tour of the World (available at select locations), which includes 24 premium whiskies in mini 50-milliliter bottles, two tumblers, and a distillery guidebook.