Our Holiday 3-packs are hand selected by K&L Buyers to give you the perfect deep dive into a theme, complete with detailed wine & region info—all at a discount. Grab & go for all your holiday gifting and hosting needs!
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One of the newest arrivals in our Discovery Series comes from a producer very near and dear to my heart. Earlier this year, while traveling through the Rhône Valley, I found myself in Gigondas—and of course I had to visit Jean-Baptiste Meunier of Moulin de la Gardette. JB represents one of our longest-running Direct Import relationships in the region, and his wines have always embodied the essentials of great Rhône winemaking: terroir expression, purity of fruit, and a character that reflects both the land and his thoughtful touch.
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For the holidays this year, we celebrate a newly minted whisky season with an impeccable lineup of 10 single casks of Scotch from our dear friends at Douglas Laing in Glasgow. The wonderful and historic bottler has never failed to bring exciting casks to market, but we’ve turned up the value this year—fighting rising costs and bureaucratic delay to offer a wide variety of unique casks at market beating prices. These are some of the most unique and delicious barrels we’ve ever sourced from the storied bottler, and the prices send a message to the market at large: PEOPLE WANT GREAT SCOTCH AT GREAT PRICES!
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With the huge amount of trust and recognition K&L has built over 50 years in the business, plus my own deep personal connections to great producers across California and beyond, I strongly believe that the sky is the limit for what we can achieve with this range of wines.
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This year’s K&L Holiday Gift Guide showcases the bottles our buyers are most excited to give (and to receive). Below you’ll find Champagne benchmarks, hand-selected Domestic gems, top-flight Tuscan classics, and versatile Loire Valley wines, plus upcoming in-store events and our Thanksgiving Pairing Guide. Consider this your roadmap to the most compelling gifts of the season.
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Even though Labor Day seems like just yesterday, we’re now deep into the holiday shopping season, and if you’re anything like me…you’ll still have plenty of gifts you need to figure out! Well, Team K&L is here to help! This year I decided to break down my list of holiday buying picks by the type of person you’re shopping for. Are they that person who’s the big-time wine aficionado that you never know what to get for them? Perhaps you’re looking to impress someone with a deep cellar with a nice bottle to add to their collection? Or a friend who is very “granola” and you have to find them a small-production, hand-crafted wine that fits the vibe? Well we’ve got something for everyone so read on and fill up that basket!
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Pure class in a bottle, the Héritage is tête de cuvée quality that will go head-to-head with most anything double its price.
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As the holidays approach and cellars start to open up, November’s Roundup gathers the very best of what our buyers have been building toward all year. From our monthly Top Ten—sharp, high-character values across regions—to a rare profile of industry icon Ralph Sands at 70, this issue highlights the bottles and people that continue to shape K&L.
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As Thanksgiving approaches, our shelves are stocked with everything you need to make this year’s feast unforgettable. From the ultimate turkey pairing—rosé Champagne—to crowd-pleasing reds, elegant whites, and festive cocktails, our buyers have curated a collection to match every palate and plate. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply savoring the season, this guide is your roadmap to a table filled with flavor, gratitude, and great wine.
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Eight new wines are hitting the Open Cellar machines, and they couldn’t be better timed for the season. Think textural whites for crisp evenings, generous reds for hearty meals, and a few aged treasures ready to steal the show at your Thanksgiving table. Come taste them at any of our stores and find your next favorite bottle for fall.
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Many years ago, I was at a tasting with famed wine importer Kermit Lynch, and he lamented the fact that so many restaurants and retailers push rosé off wine lists and shelves shortly after Labor Day. This makes no sense at all, he said, considering that rosé is perhaps one of the most versatile wines to pair with food. Why do we reach for Chablis and Riesling all year round but consider rosé as nothing more than a warm weather sipper? The inherent qualities of rosé—fresh acidity, good palate weight, and the combination of fruit, floral and savory aroma—make it a wine that pairs with everything from oysters to roast poultry.
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I love Thanksgiving. I love it so much that we usually do it twice a year chez Westby. I love it so much that I own a turkey suit and wear it every year the day before Thanksgiving in the store. I love it so much that I have accumulated some weight from enjoying it to its fullest—mostly by stuffing myself with stuffing. Why do I love it? Because it is the best time to be thankful for all of life’s blessings, and to celebrate those blessings with food, friends, rosé Champagne and red Burgundy!
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