California New Releases and Current Obsessions

One of the best parts of my job is finding amazing new California wines to share with you. This lineup has a little bit of everything—crisp Sauvignon Blancs for sunny days, hidden-gem wineries making waves with small-lot wines, and even exclusive Napa library releases. I’m also especially excited about our upcoming tasting, where we’ll explore wines from California’s prehistoric seabeds. Whether you’re looking for an everyday favorite or a rare collectible, these picks are some of the most exciting bottles out there right now.

Wine NewsletterRyan WoodhouseMarch 4, 2025K&L Wine Merchantsklwines, wine newsletter, california wine, ryan woodhouse, sauvignon blanc, common thread wine, carmel valley, hendry wines, mike hendry, ad vivum, wine tasting

Shockingly Good New Discovery: Common Thread Wines from Carmel Valley

Rarely have I ever tasted through a line up of wines from a producer I have never heard of before and been so flat-out stunned. My first thought was, “How have I never heard of or tasted these wines before!?” It’s not that I expect to know every producer in the market, but I do pride myself in keeping my finger on the pulse of what’s going on and who is making exciting wines—so when a new (to me) winery pops up, in a region so near and dear to my heart, and blows me away… it’s a (happy) surprise. That’s exactly what happened recently with my first exposure to Common Thread wines.

Wine NewsletterRyan WoodhouseMarch 3, 2025K&L Wine Merchantsklwines, wine buying guide, california wine, ryan woodhouse, domestic wine, common thread wine, carmel valley wine, david baird

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