Hand-Picked, Hidden-Gem Favorites from the Rhône

Today's Newsletter takes us on a triumphant return to one of our all-time favorite regions, France's Rhône Valley. After three long years, K&L buyer Keith Mabry hit the wine road to check in on some of our longtime direct-import partners, and he was thrilled to find them producing some of their best wines ever. A hand-picked trio of overperforming stars leads things off, followed by showcase profiles of DI standouts Fondrèche, Clos de la Bonnette, and Guy Farge. Finally, a jaw-dropping line-up from the universally acclaimed 2019 Châteauneuf vintage highlights the incomparable collectible value that this treasured region offers. With breadth and depth that few other regions can match, the Rhône Valley truly offers something for any and all wine lovers.

XXL West Coast Wines

As the temperatures rise across California, our Domestic Buyers have been grabbing their jackets and hitting the coolest spots up and down the coast. What they’ve found are some of the most exciting wines and winemakers in the entire US, and you'll find their stories in this month's newsletter. And there are plenty of stories to tell—so much so that this is the biggest newsletter of the year (so far!).

Let's Do the Turkey/Tofurkey Tango

This may be an out-of-the-box Thanksgiving, so we’re thinking about out-of-the-box wine pairings. In today’s newsletter, we bring you the best and brightest of Pinot Noir, one of the classic characters you see at the turkey/tofurkey table. But we’ve thrown in some fun options from around the winemaking world to mix things up.

The Iberian Penninsula Is Where It's At

What’s new in Spain and Portugal? So much! Check out our latest newsletter, chock full of Iberian goodness.

A String of Successful Vintages in Rhône, Loire, and Southwestern France

Hot off the presses, our current newsletter, where French Regional Buyer Keith Mabry takes us on a Tour de France, covering some of the hottest Rhône, Loire, and Rousillon wines on our roster. Vintages have been good, and our producers are knocking it out of the park.

The Holy Grail: Value Burgundy

Is “affordable Burgundy” an oxymoron? An urban myth? Not at all! You just have to have the right Virgil to guide you. Enter Alex Pross, our Burgundy buyer, with a newsletter devoted to values in the region. As he says, “With a string of good-to-great vintages dating back to 2014, Burgundy is poised to offer a better, less expensive, and more interesting array of wines than ever before.” Read on for Team Burgundy’s top picks and news from their recent buying trip.

Italian Wine: The Boot and Beyond

Given the impressive range and diversity of Italian wine, it is easy to forget that it’s less than three-quarters the size of the state of California. That Italy is able to pack so much into such a small area is a testament to both the country’s natural diversity and a culture that embraces that diversity.

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