The Italian Newsletter: Forza, Italia! We Love You.

We plan our newsletter schedule months in advance, and, as such, could not have anticipated the unprecedented challenges the coronavirus has presented. This holds especially true for our friends in Italy. There is no guidebook on how best to approach situations such as this, so we huddled together to determine the best path forward. Do we continue with our plan to highlight the wines of Italy as scheduled or hold off for another day? Ultimately, we decided the best way we can assist our friends abroad was to continue as planned. Now feels like the perfect time to rally around one of the greatest winemaking countries of the world and celebrate the ties that everybody feels at a moment like this. Please join us as we highlight the wines of this remarkable region and the committed folks who make them possible.

Special COVID Update from K&L

In these uncertain times, we want to take every precaution necessary to protect the safety of our community. Though we will temporarily be closing our retail locations, we are still available for local delivery and shipping. Take care of yourselves, friends. We’ll see you soon.

Champagne Adventures with Fallet-Dart

The Champagne Adventure continues in Charly-sur-Marne with Paul Fallet of Fallet-Dart.

The Brilliance of 2016 Bordeaux: Now In Stock

When they were in barrel, we were not quiet about the fact that we thought we had something special on our hands. In bottle, we were not shy about how incredible the 2016s Bordeauxs were looking. Now they’re here, and they’re must-try wines of the highest caliber.

Weird Times Call for Soup and Wine

As we begin to bunker down and try to stay healthy, what’s better than a giant pot of soup? Not much—unless you pair it with the lively Cerasuola di Vittoria from Gulfi. The perfect comfort food for rainy, weird times!

In Champagne, the Wine Is Fine—and the Food Is, Too

While drinking their way through Champagne, Gary and Scott have been eating their way, too. Scott Beckerley reports on some of the joys of eating while on the trail—from Michelin-starred restaurants to cheese and apples under a tree. Ah, le belle vie.

News from Thierry Thibault

Continuing our Champagne coverage, Gary brings you a report from his visit with cult producer Thierry Thibault.

A Visit with the Goutorbe Family at Champagne Egrot

The Champagne Odyssey continues, this time at the home and winery of Elizabeth Goutrobe, proprietor of Champagne Egrot. Beautiful wines and home-cooked meals… we may never get Team Champagne to come home.

On the Trail with Le Brun de Neuville

We love hearing the news from our boots on the ground in Champagne. Today, Gary reports from a visit with one of our Direct Import producers, Le Brun de Neuville.

Westby on the Champagne Trail at Louise Brison

Team Champagne are in the Aube, tasting some beautiful wines from Louise Brison's 2019 vintage with winemaker Delphine Brulez.

Our Buyer Team's Champagne Odyssey Begins at Fleury

Our Champagne Team is on the trail in France! First stop is a visit to one of the OG biodynamic grower-producers, Champagne Fleury. Scott Beckerley faithfully reports the deliciousness for us.

The Iberian Penninsula Is Where It's At

What’s new in Spain and Portugal? So much! Check out our latest newsletter, chock full of Iberian goodness.

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