The September Bordeaux report: a $19.99 seventeen-year-old Fronsac, the Tronquoy vertical, the 2022s' stratospheric scores, new-arrival gems, and a 100-point Sauternes — all in one place.
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With warm weather still ahead, nothing refreshes like Champagne. Our shelves run the range — from the casual Maison 76 Côte des Blancs Grand Cru to the mineral-driven 2017 Launois "Helia" Grand Cru Brut to the brioche richness of 2014 Taittinger "Comtes de Champagne" — plus the sub-$30 Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut, real Champagne at generic-sparkling-wine pricing. For special occasions or your cellar, we've got Krug and Cristal too. Late-summer meals are made for Champagne — the right bottle turns dinner into an occasion. A toast to you!
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The 2023 Napa Valley vintage is as good as anything I've tasted in years—and the pricing, somehow, is better than ever. Dominus released their 100-point 2023 at a lower price than the 2021! It's a rare combination: an exceptional-quality vintage paired with more favorable pricing. No complaints from me!
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K&L Champagne Report — June 2026
Gary Westby just returned from Champagne. Olivier Krug visited our Culver City store. Billecart-Salmon made a bottle exclusively for America. And we found growers worth knowing from $39.99. Everything in one place.
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The 2023 Sassicaia earned 100 points from Wine Advocate. It is one of the finest vintages from this estate in years — and this is the final round of pre-orders. That would be enough. But this newsletter also has three 94-point Barolo at prices only K&L customers see, Fèlsina back in stock at market low after a long absence, and Vigneti Repetto — K&L's newest Direct Import from Piedmont's Colli Tortonesi, introducing the "White Barolo" to our portfolio for the first time. Orazio Campoli curates the complete Italy lineup below. Shop the Italy Newsletter →
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This summer, our NYC store is pouring 50 days of free tastings at 270 Madison Avenue. Mouton-Rothschild. Cristal. Pingus. Dal Forno Amarone. No ticket. No sign-up. Just show up between 2 and 5 PM, May 26 through July 23. Meanwhile, our buyers are sharing what they're actually drinking this season. Aaron Hughes on the domestic rosés worth the fuss. Ryan Woodhouse on six Sauvignon Blancs built for summer. Jonathan Goldstein on the spirits worth stocking right now. Half a century of buying relationships. This is what it looks like.
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This Spring 2026 newsletter brings together sharp insight from our buyers, a fresh look at Bordeaux futures, ten bottles our staff can’t stop opening, milestone releases from the Anonymous Wine Collective, a truly rare 36‑year‑old Speyside malt, and one of our favorite chillable Rhône producers just in time for warmer days.
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The April 2026 K&L Spirits Newsletter showcases the depth of our buying bench and the singular access that defines K&L. From a remarkable 36‑year‑old Speyside whisky and a deep lineup of exclusive Kentucky bourbons to spring‑ready spritz essentials and pre‑arrival single casks from the Thompson Brothers, this issue captures what we do best: sourcing exceptional spirits and telling the stories behind them. Buyer‑driven, seasonally inspired, and available in limited quantities.
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Italian wine has been the focus of my work for many years, and it’s still the category that excites me most. No other country offers the same range of native grapes, regional nuance, and deep historical continuity—nor the same opportunity to find wines that feel truly meaningful to drink. This email brings together a collection of Italian releases I’m especially proud of, spanning cellar‑worthy icons and bottles I reach for on a weeknight, all sourced with the same philosophy: trust the grower, honor the place, and never lose sight of value.
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This month, we'll take a tour of some of my favorite wine regions in the Southern Hemisphere, and there's much to be excited about. From the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of Australia and New Zealand to the iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs that helped redefine the variety, there's something here for every kind of wine drinker.
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I’ve just returned from a buying trip through Spain and Portugal, and I’m more energized than ever about what these regions are delivering. Across the board—red, white, and sparkling—the quality is high, the styles are distinctive, and the pricing still works strongly in the customer’s favor. From Spain’s broad, well‑established appellations to Portugal’s incredible diversity of native varieties, the consistency and craftsmanship I tasted were impressive. The wines highlighted here are some of the bottles and categories I’m genuinely excited to share with you.
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At K&L, we love St. Patrick’s Day not for the kitsch, but for the craftsmanship—those meticulously made whiskeys, the world‑class stouts, the modern Irish spirits driving a new wave of cocktail culture. This guide is your passport to all of it: the bottles worth hoarding, the pours worth sharing, and the proper cocktails that prove Irish spirits can do far more than fuel a party.
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