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.
Read MoreWhile we might not be able to travel to Bordeaux that doesn’t mean we can’t taste the truly superb 2019s. Clyde, Gary, and the Redwood City gang got an opportunity to taste three 2019s from the famed St-Emilion property Angelus. As expected, they were incredible. Read on for Gary Westby’s impressions of this impressive lineup…
Read MoreOn the hunt for the perfect bubbly to pair with lighter fare? Then you simply must try our Champagne Buyer’s most recent find. Dover Sole with a spring vegetable risotto has never found a better partner…
Read MoreOur master of fizz, Gary Westby, tracks down another spectacular bottle of Bubbly. And it’s under $30!
Read MoreMichael Broadbent was an influential wine writer whose work was deeply important to the early days of K&L. Upon his recent passing, one of our longest-tenured staffers, Ralph Sands, looks back at the man, the myth, the legend.
Read MoreWelcome to Clyde’s Corner! We love hearing what he’s drinking because, after 40+ years as a Bordeaux lover, he’s got a great palate. This week, he’s drinking a 2016 from a brand new St-Emilion property on our roster and a 2004 from one we’ve loved since the 90s.
Read MoreChâteau Tour Leognan has staff member Alex Schroeder swooning for its excellent red under $20! It’s great for tonight, but holds promise in the cellar.
Read MoreGary looks back fondly on his visit to Bollinger in the Aÿ region of Champagne. He met with Cyril Delarue, the sixth generation of the Bollinger family and Denis Bunner, the second-in-command of winemaking, and it was one of the best visits he’s ever had to a big Champagne house.
Read MoreK&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.
Read MoreThough it seems like a lifetime ago, only a few weeks have passed since Team Champagne was passing idyllic days meeting winemakers and evenings drinking and eating divinely. Scott Beckerley looks back at his favorite part of the trip: dinner with the folks at Laurent Perrier.
Read MoreClyde’s back with two lovely 2016s to get you through the week. Both are Haut-Médoc wines that we’ve been selling for many years, both for the same reason: they offer outstanding value for the price.
Read MoreWhat’s Clyde drinking these days? Our Bordeaux-loving co-owner sent me his two picks for the week—both young Bordeaux at great prices.
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