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Bordeaux's Best Collectibles, Value Stars, and Hidden Gems

We have such a wonderful abundance of Bordeaux on our shelves, as our fearless Bordeaux Buyer Clyde Beffa explains in this week’s newsletter. Just in time for the weather to turn toward fall (in California, we’re still waiting…), we have favorite collectibles, everyday values, and perfectly aged gems for every palate. Bordeaux may be known for its regal Classified Growths, and we do adore those—but Clyde’s keen eye and long history in the region mean that we also can bring you amazing value wines, many of which are perfectly aged. Whether you like a mature claret, a bright and modern burger wine, or a longterm cellar-worthy classic, our Bordeaux shelves are the place to look!

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Domestic Newsletter: Road Trip Edition

Today’s newsletter takes us on a tour of some of the best vineyard sites in California. Our staff members in all three locations hit the road this summer to visit wineries and learn from some of the phenomenal winemakers that call California home.

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The Holiday Buying Guide

The holidays are the merriest time of the year ... and perhaps the most exhausting. Let us help make things a bit simpler for you—this week’s newsletter is your one-stop shop for rewarding holiday picks. We’ve got bottles to give, bottles to share, plus a few for your own stockings.

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An Anderson Valley Pioneer Nears 40: Roederer Estate

The winding Highway 128 that runs through Anderson Valley was known by sportscar enthusiasts before it was known by California wine seekers. As harvest wraps up throughout the Valley and the leaves just begin to change, Roederer Estate’s 2021 harvest is in tank as they push the throttle toward their 40th anniversary next year. Now firmly placed in California’s sparkling wine pantheon, the estate’s wines represent a remarkable and unmatched value in the marketplace.

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Keith and Ted’s Excellent Greek Adventure

Is Greek wine all Greek to you? It doesn’t have to be! Join K&L Buyer Keith Mabry and importer Ted Diamantis for an Instagram Live conversation about Greek wine. So many exciting new things are coming out of this historic wine-growing region—whether you’re a grecophile or a neophyte, there’s much to discover!

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Sippin' with Staff: Saké to Me Edition

Though we can’t be with you in the store aisles right now geeking out about our latest finds, we are ever as excited and passionate about the products on our shelves. Each week, we bring you our virtual version of the wine aisle chat with Sippin’ with Staff—an Instagram Live session geared toward sharing what we love and hearing what’s currently floating your (boozy) boat. On Nov 4, the topic was sake, with Hollywood K&Lers Shelby Griffiths and Giovanni Bueno. Click on the video below to hear their picks, and scroll down for links to the bottles. Kanpai, friends!

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The Golden Age of West Coast Wines

There’s no doubt that the wines coming out of California, Oregon, and Washington State these days are better than ever. With an influx of new talent and well-honed skills from the veterans, the wines are not just a departure from the “go big or go home” model, they are in fact some of the most pure expressions of the specific and varied terroir that the West Coast has to offer.

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Illya's Wednesday Night Wines

Assistant Manager Illya Haase is known around K&L Hollywood as the go-to man for finding excellent wines under $15. He’s compiled a list of some of his favorite wines that’ll have you celebrating Wine Wednesday any night of the week.

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Sauternes Is the Question. And Cheese Is the Answer.

This weekend, K&L Hollywood got together for our annual holiday party. And, if anyone has any doubts, let me assure you that K&L knows how to throw a party. But the highlight for me was the penultimate course: a cheese and Sauternes pairing. Sauternes tastes like springtime sunshine when it is young, and like summer afternoons on a hammock when it is aged. It is pure daylight, and it is amazing—and way under appreciated in America. If you pair it with the right foods—especially the right cheeses—the heavens open up and shine down upon you.

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