Valentine’s Day Wine for Every Kind of Love

Sure, the romantic love of eros is what everyone assumes Valentine’s Day is for. But why not celebrate your own happy hearts day inspired by ancient Greek philosophies on love? Take philia, the love of a friend for example—Palentine’s Day, anyone? Friendship is a great reason to celebrate! Then there’s storge, a fond love of family, and nothing brings festive harmony to a family gathering like a bottle of wine. Or philautia, the healthy love of oneself. Treat yourself—you’re worth it. Though wine is one of the best pleasures in life, in the words of Euripides, "The greatest pleasure in life is love.” Let’s celebrate love in all its forms, and start with a round up of wines that are perfect to share with a loved one.

2023: A Year of Bordeaux

This has been a fascinating year for Bordeaux, one that could stand to reshape the market for a long time to come. At the heart of it was the 2022 En Primeur campaign, which not only offered a truly unique (and often “surprising”) expression of some of the region’s finest wines, but also served as a major inflection point for demand and supply.

The Rhône Valley Brings It On with Stellar Vintages and Values

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.

Oregon's Hundred Suns Wine

With winemaker bona fides and access to some of the best fruit in the Willamette Valley, Hundred Suns’ limited-edition cuvées showcase the amazing juice coming out of Oregon these days—and they’re racking up critic scores to prove it. Made in micro-quantities with lots of love by Grant Coulter and Renée Saint-Amour, they’re wines to snatch up while we have them in stock. Our Magic 8-Ball says they won’t be around long!

Clyde's Corner

K&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.

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