Domestic Wines to Know

February offers a fresh look at the depth and range of American wine, and this month’s domestic lineup at K&L shows just how compelling and approachable the category has become. From sharply priced, high-scoring Napa Valley Cabernet to small-production Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a real sense of place, these bottles highlight the sweet spot where pedigree meets value. We’ve also taken on one of our favorite challenges: just how well can you drink for under $30? Very well, as it turns out. Alongside those everyday standouts, you’ll find a selection of luxurious 97–100-point whites and reds suited for collectors and special occasions alike. Whether you’re refilling the cellar, discovering new producers, or hunting for benchmark bottles without benchmark prices, this newsletter will guide the way. And don’t miss our upcoming in-store tastings and events, where many of these wines come to life in the glass.

Oregon, Newsletter, United StatesRyan WoodhouseFebruary 23, 2026K&L Wine MerchantsAnonymous, Open Cellar

Thanksgiving Buying Guide

As Thanksgiving approaches, our shelves are stocked with everything you need to make this year’s feast unforgettable. From the ultimate turkey pairing—rosé Champagne—to crowd-pleasing reds, elegant whites, and festive cocktails, our buyers have curated a collection to match every palate and plate. Whether you’re hosting, gifting, or simply savoring the season, this guide is your roadmap to a table filled with flavor, gratitude, and great wine.

Champagne, Newsletter, Spirits, FranceKate SotoNovember 12, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsThanksgiving, Buying Guide, Open Cellar

Try Before You Buy: Thanksgiving Hits in Our Open Cellar Machines

Eight new wines are hitting the Open Cellar machines, and they couldn’t be better timed for the season. Think textural whites for crisp evenings, generous reds for hearty meals, and a few aged treasures ready to steal the show at your Thanksgiving table. Come taste them at any of our stores and find your next favorite bottle for fall.

Bordeaux, Spain, Burgundy, Newsletter, FranceAlex LeonardiniNovember 10, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar, Thanksgiving

Rosé Champagne Is the Versatile Pairing for Turkey and All the Sides

I love Thanksgiving. I love it so much that we usually do it twice a year chez Westby. I love it so much that I own a turkey suit and wear it every year the day before Thanksgiving in the store. I love it so much that I have accumulated some weight from enjoying it to its fullest—mostly by stuffing myself with stuffing. Why do I love it? Because it is the best time to be thankful for all of life’s blessings, and to celebrate those blessings with food, friends, rosé Champagne and red Burgundy!

Taste Burgundy Greatness with Our Open Cellar Program

Sixteen wines go into our WineEmotion machines each month—half at the start, half midway through—and with a simple tasting card activated at the register, you can try them by the ounce. Sometimes it’s a perfect weeknight red, sometimes it’s a bottle so rare and storied you’d never dream of opening it on your own. Either way, the idea is simple: to share the kinds of discoveries we’re fortunate enough to make here every day.

Burgundy, FranceAlex LeonardiniOctober 3, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar

New Discoveries, Tent Events, and the Best White Wines for Fall

This month at K&L brings no shortage of excitement—from the debut of the Italian Discovery Series to the return of our Champagne Tent Event in Redwood City and Hollywood. We’re also spotlighting late-summer whites from Alsace, Germany, and Austria, and our Open Cellar lineup updates—your chance to taste incredible bottles by the glass in-store. There’s plenty to discover this month, and we’re thrilled to share it all with you.

Alsace, Champagne, Austria, Germany, FranceKate SotoSeptember 16, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsDiscovery Series, Open Cellar, Champagne Tent

Open Cellar: Mid-August Round-up

Open Cellar is ready for a mid-month refresh, so here’s a little sneak peek of some crowd favorites, some up-and-coming greats, and one legendary wine from an all-time-great vintage—each ready to be discovered one ounce (or two) at a time. Consider this your invitation to stop by to explore the greats or discover a new favorite before the lineup changes.

Bordeaux, FranceAlex LeonardiniAugust 19, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar

Open Cellar: What’s New for August

Eight exciting new wines will be open and available to taste for the month of August, including the likes of the world’s most epic sweet wine producer, red wine from one of Burgundy’s top Grand Crus, and one of our newest batch of Anonymous wines to taste before you buy. Check out the full line-up at somm.klwines.com or read on for the new list of world-class wines and what will be leaving at the end of July.

Tuscany, Champagne, Italy, FranceAlex LeonardiniJuly 30, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar, Anonymous

Open Cellar: A New Way to Taste at K&L

Have you ever wondered what a bottle of 2003 Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac $1049.99 100WA 98JS 97WE 96WS tastes like? At nearly $1,100 per bottle, only a fortunate few have the means to purchase a First Growth Bordeaux—let alone a perfectly stored, 22-year-old bottle. But at K&L, we believe wine is for everyone; it’s meant to be enjoyed, explored, and shared. That’s why we created a new way for you to experience the world of wine in our stores—through the lens of our new automated WineEmotion machines. This new program features 16 rotating selections available by the 1- or 2-ounce pour, all priced to make the world of high-end, collectible wines accessible to all.

France, BordeauxAlex LeonardiniJuly 17, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar

Exciting New Projects and Releases

Welcome to our latest newsletter, spotlighting our newly expanded private-label lineup, Anonymous Wine Collective, and launching Spirits Auctions on May 1st! We’re also celebrating the return of our buyers, who’ve uncovered hidden gems for our Direct Import program. Plus, we’ve got two inaugural Tent Events—a West Coast tasting in San Francisco and an Italian-themed event in Culver City—showcasing can’t-miss wines poured by the people who make them. Finally, check out our updated Open Cellar Program, now available in all locations.

NewsletterKate SotoApril 22, 2025K&L Wine MerchantsOpen Cellar, Anonymous, K&L Private Label

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