When I note that he speaks on camera about his willingness to hurt anyone who has betrayed him, he defends his retribution policy. Though he speaks about never robbing or harming individuals, when I asked about a petty robbery arrest that came after his prison time for his more heralded crimes, he relates a convoluted story that involves helping a friend break into a car to steal $4,000 worth of goods, allegedly in lieu of money owed. (Warning: Spoilers ahead!) He escapes from the authorities once by hiding in the ductwork at a police station and another time by stealing a police car while still in handcuffs he falls in with crime syndicates and arms dealers and, in varying versions, he pulls off the extraordinary Sisi Star heist by parachuting out of a plane or scaling a roof.īut Blanchard’s answers don’t always add up. He quickly graduated to more ambitious crimes, and getting arrested did nothing to alter his belief that he was a criminal mastermind who was smarter than everyone around him.ĭuring the ’90s and aughts, Blanchard made that stand up - his meticulous and ingenious planning enabled him to slide past security systems, stealing sums as large as $500,000 from ATMs and banks across Canada and, allegedly, to swipe the diamond-and-pearl Star of Empress Sisi from a secure case inside Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace.īlanchard’s story, now recounted in Landon Van Soest’s documentary on Hulu, “ The Jewel Thief,” is a wild ride. I didn’t list vintages, as that may vary depending on the selection at your local Costco, so keep that in mind when reading the reviews associated with all of these wines.Īnd we’ll try to do more of these round ups if you enjoy them.As a Canadian-born teenager growing up in Omaha, Neb., Gerald Blanchard reveled in shoplifting and petty thievery with his friends, capturing the high jinks on video. So a treat sometime in the near future, and one that you might want to treat yourself to as well. Nicholas Catena Zapata Red Blend: this wine always gets huge scores, and while I’ve never tried it, I’m about to as I had to buy one at this price which is 25% below even the online price of $100. It’s been a while since we posted a review, so we need to get to it soon. Our review.Ĭatena Malbec: Made by one of the most famed producers in South America, I could drink this one all day long. Paul Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon: this one really hit the mark for me, enjoyed with some steak on the Green Egg perfect pairing and another good Costco buy. Slow Press Cabernet: we just discovered this bargain priced Cabernet that we rated 91 points. Our review.įrank Family Cabernet: more classic Napa Cabernet, this one a little more accessible than the Insignia a lovely wine. Splurge now, and put it away for 10 years and I think you’ll be handsomely rewarded. Erin didn’t go for it quite as much as I do, but this one needs some time to settle. Joseph Phelps Insignia: a classic Napa Valley wine in a primo year (2012 in Costco now). La Montesa Rioja: looks like the price dropped $1 since we reviewed it just a few months ago, making what was already a bargain even better. Chianti Classico executed perfectly at a very reasonable price. Monsanto Chianti Classico: one of our go-to wines for almost any occasion.
Our review.Įl Puntido Gran Reserva Rioja: a lovely, elegant wine in a nice drinking window right now. Honig Napa Cabernet: not inexpensive obviously at $39, but we thought it was a pleasant and enjoyable Bordeaux varietal blend.
Montes Cabernet: another screaming bargain for fans of big reds and South American mountain fruit. I just stocked up on these on my last visit.
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauv, and Sangiovese. Vitiano Rosso: really hard to beat for only $7.99.
#Case of cooper and thief wine free
So I took a day and went to a handful of Costco stores around the Atlanta area to compile this list of wines, many of which we’ve reviewed, and others that we’ve tasted before elsewhere, but all wines that we recommend.įeel free to add your recommendations in the comments below, and we hope this helps you find some good wines to try. It’s been a little while since we published a roundup story around some wine picks that might be available in your warehouse right now.
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