It’s a great time to drink Rhône wine—of course, many of us would argue that there’s never a bad time! But with a string of highly rated vintages and an eye toward value, wines from both the north and the south of this famed French valley are exceeding expectations.
Read MoreArtist Sandro Chia’s Montalcino estate Castello Romitorio has produced an exceptional bottling in the 2015 vintage. His son Filippo, who’s been working side by side with Sandro since 2005, reflects on the confluence of forces that made this such a special year for them, now 36 years since they first came to this historic site.
Read MoreWe’re now open for Curbside Pickup! Here, we walk you through the (easy) process and in no time at all you’ll be a curbside pro.
Read MoreWhile we might not be able to travel to Bordeaux that doesn’t mean we can’t taste the truly superb 2019s. Clyde, Gary, and the Redwood City gang got an opportunity to taste three 2019s from the famed St-Emilion property Angelus. As expected, they were incredible. Read on for Gary Westby’s impressions of this impressive lineup…
Read MoreWinemaker Jerome Bougnaud’s Galia lineup from Castilla y Leon is so stunning that staff member Chris DePaoli couldn’t help but wax poetic about it. Rich, complex, and lusty, these are Tempranillos with a lot of soul.
Read MoreWe are happy to carry several wines that do good while tasting good. When you purchase a bottle, the importer, Ole & Obrigado, donates part of the proceeds to the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation, a nonprofit group advocating for restaurant workers who are struggling while many businesses are closed. It's an easy way to drink well and do good.
Read MoreThings continue to evolve - here’s the latest information on several topics we’re asked about regularly.
Read MoreOn the hunt for the perfect bubbly to pair with lighter fare? Then you simply must try our Champagne Buyer’s most recent find. Dover Sole with a spring vegetable risotto has never found a better partner…
Read MoreWhen a wine scores 100 points in a vintage full of absolutely mesmerizing wines, we take notice! Roberto Giannelli’s 2015 San Filippo “Le Lucere” Brunello is a knockout. In this interview, he talks about perfect wines, perfect weather, and everything in between.
Read MoreOur master of fizz, Gary Westby, tracks down another spectacular bottle of Bubbly. And it’s under $30!
Read MoreMichael Broadbent was an influential wine writer whose work was deeply important to the early days of K&L. Upon his recent passing, one of our longest-tenured staffers, Ralph Sands, looks back at the man, the myth, the legend.
Read MoreTimes are changing, and K&L is changing (a little) too. We still bring you the best booze the world has to offer, but now you can order some of the best chocolate as well! We’re now the proud purveyor of Lonohana Estate Chocolate from Hawaii. And it’s not just any chocolate: it’s creamy, complex, delicious—and, for all us wine lovers, there’s a real sense of terroir expressed in each bar.
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