Many of the lesser-known appellations in Burgundy have been making huge improvements in quality over the last 10+ years, and I’ve been travelling to these regions each year to find the hidden gems. Let’s take a deeper look at the Mâcon, Beaujolais, and the Côte Chalonnaise. These are all regions that are absolutely bursting with amazing values.
Read MoreFrom busting myths to discovering cool new wineries, K&L’s Domestic Team has been busy finding the greatest wines from the U.S. of A. to bring to our customers. This week’s mammoth 12-page newsletter has the fruits of their labor. Whatever your fancy, allow Ryan Woodhouse and Kaj Stromer to be your guides, as they champion the depth and breadth of wines from our home turf.
Read MoreK&L's Bordeaux Guru Clyde Beffa introduces us to a bunch of new-old wines on our shelves (some are new-new, as in young). You don't have to be a longtime collector or invest a lot of money to try mature Bordeaux! Check out why it's one of the longest-lived, most complex wines in the world.
Read MoreFrench Regional Buyer Keith Mabry joined me on Instagram Live to discuss new releases from some of his favorite Direct Import producers from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The wines were singing, and, as always, represent exceptional value.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to be the exclusive U.S. importer for one of Australia’s finest wineries. Tahbilk is one of the much-lauded “First Families” of Australian wine, and we couldn’t be happier to offer their wines at very special pricing. They encompass the best of Australia’s quality and deep tradition.
Read MoreWe are in the middle of summer, the mercury is rising, and you want to grab that perfect bottle of rosé, but which one? Our Rhône and French Regional liaison at the Redwood City, Lauren Seward, is here to offer five glorious suggestions that should fit the bill perfectly.
Read MoreSummertime, and the livin’ is…well, decidedly different than we all had expected. But the wines are excellent, and there’s no shortage of options, both tried-and-true and off-the-beaten path. In this week’s newsletter, our Buyers have joined forces to bring you a guide to beating the heat with the coolest of the cool summer wines on our shelves.
Read MoreWe’re excited to introduce you to a new winemaker in our Direct Import portfolio. Meet Michael Cooper and his Vinos de Vientos wines: old-vine Grenache- and Carignan-driven bottlings direct from exceptional vineyards in Spain.
Read MoreBuyers Kirk Walker and Thomas Smith have joined forces in our Southern Hemisphere newsletter to bring you the best values, the best new finds, the best oldies-but-goodies we have from south of the Equator. From Uruguay to Marlborough, the “New World” is bringing their A-game, and our newsletter is your guide to your new favorites!
Read MoreChâteau Tour Leognan has staff member Alex Schroeder swooning for its excellent red under $20! It’s great for tonight, but holds promise in the cellar.
Read MoreK&L's owner & Head Bordeaux Buyer is an ace at finding great Bordeaux values. This week he recommends the 1999 Lestage Simon, which is right at its sweet spot.
Read MoreChalone Vineyard in Monterey County is a truly special place. We have a fantastic price on their 2016 Pinot, and it's worth stocking up by the case!
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