Well, Rod Berglund has done it again. The 2008 Cuvee is the best Cuvee I have tried, even better than the 2007 which recieved 93 points from the Wine Spectator. The 2008 is a darker, heavier wine than the previous couple of vintages. A little more blue fruit blended in nicely with the cherry and raspberry fruits. Cola, spice, anise, rhubarb and earth lovingly balanced with a finish that lasts forever. The complexity and layers of flavor in this wine are incredible. This is a pinot that everyone will love. (Mike Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) According to W... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Bright and jazzy, with pretty pineapple, grapefruit, elderflower and spice flavors that lingers on the finish without excess weight. This just floats on for a while. Drink now through 2012." (02/10) A rich, buttery style Chardonnay that finishes creamy and fresh! Chateau Ste. Michelle seems to have the formula down for making crowd-pleasing wines that continue to get excellent ratings. Best of all the prices are extremely fair! (Trey Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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94 points from the Wine Enthusiast: "Beautiful now, with decanting, due to the generous fruit flavors and the way the oak shows them off. Dry and smooth, it brims with blackberry, cherry, red and black currant, blueberry, cocoa, anise and sandalwood and smoky flavors that go on and on. Should age, too. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and Petit Verdot. Now-2014." (12/09) According to Wine Spectator: "Tight, structured and full-bodied, with firm, ripe dried currant, blackberry, mineral, anise and sage flavors that have a touch of black licorice bef... Read More » 

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Great wines at very good prices. That is what you get from Foxglove. This is a side project from Bob and Jim Varner, who bring us the great wines from the Varner and Neely labels. The Foxglove Cabernet is amazingly well balanced. Beautiful black and blue fruits with nicely integrated tannins and just a hint of fig and earth. A lot of wine for $13.99. (Michael Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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After giving the 2004 Amici Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon an additional year and half of bottle age, winemaker Jeff Hansen finally decided to release this exceptional wine in October, 2008. And, the additional time really helped, allowing this rich puppy to evolve and open up to show its true depth of character. Deeply colored, the nose is loaded with cassis, currants, blackberries and espresso notes, which is underscored by mild toasty tones. In the mouth, you will be treated to an expansive, hugely complex, multi-dimensional cabernet, with well-integ... Read More » 

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Sfuso means "bulk wine" in Italian, and this is just like the straightforward and simple wine you get in an Italian trattoria, or when you bring your bottles to the vino-olio store - just fresh Montepulciano, soft, easy and delicious. (Greg St. Clair, K&L Wine Merchants) The 2008 Contesa Vino Sfuso Rosso is everything that I want in an everyday red. This is made from 100% Montepulciano grown in the Marche. A vibrant nose with dark red and black fruits, the palate is dominated by lots of primary fruit tones and it has a modest finish with good acidity. ... Read More » 

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It's back! One of our most successful Cavas ever has finally made its return to K&L. Made with the traditional varietals of Xarel-lo, Parellada, Macabeo and a touch of Chardonnay, this partyfresh bubbly spends 12-15 months on its own yeast before disgorgement. Nicely delineated notes of fresh bread dough, apricot, Granny Smith apples and wet stone are ever-apparent here. And yes, the bubbles are tiny. Grab a case of this to hide around the house in the event of spontaneous partying." (Bryan Brick, K&L Wine Merchants) According to Robert Parker: "Gran Sar... Read More » 

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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Although this tastes younger than some recent bottlings of this great nonvintagem it is still a fine wine. Its apple flavors meld effortlessly with citrus, grapefruit zest and just a touch of toast to show the depth of flavor that will emerge after a few more months in bottle." (07/09) 91 points and one the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Light and lively, featuring apple, toast, ginger and light vanilla flavors. Balanced and on the dry side, with a creamy texture and a lingering butter pastry aftertaste. Drink now t... Read More » 

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From the great 2007 Napa Valley Cabernet pool. "Mr. Robert Parker told me and several others in October of 2008 that the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignons from Napa Valley could be one of the greatest vintages ever! Here is our first entry." (Clyde Beffa, K&L Wine Merchants) Deep ruby in color, the nose explodes with cassis, currants and Rutherford dust which carries over into its hugely complex, broad, viscous, structured, focused mouth presentation. There is a core of sweet varietal fruit here that is supported by cedary oak and really fine, silky tannins. ... Read More » 

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Château Reynon is located in Béguey, near Cadillac, on a south-facing slope of the right bank of the Garonne. Just before 1900 the estate was bought by Emile Pollet, a Parisian merchant, and then in 1958 by Jacques David who added it to his estate of Laroque. In 1976, his daughter Florence, and his son-in-law Denis Dubourdieu, take over its exploitation. The 20 hectares white vineyard is made up of 70% Sauvignon blanc and 30% Sémillon. The vineyard density is of 5,500 plants per hectare. An excellent terroir, low yields (45 hectoliters per hectare) and a... Read More » 

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While the renowned 1996 vintage Brut from Fleury has taken much of the acclaim, the 1995 is not to be overlooked. Even at this point, the 1996 is still tight while the 1995 expands upon the palate with bright, tart cherry fruit with hints of mandarian oranges when it is first opened. In the background, stone fruits, apple butter and nutmeg spice. As an added bonus, Fleury Champagne is biodynamic and has a long history of "green" farming methods. The entire estate was converted to biodynamics by 1992. "We leave the earth to our children," has been the say... Read More » 

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K&L Wine Merchants will present the 2008 Vintage wines from the members of The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) in San Francisco for one day only. Guests will have the opportunity to taste with over 70 different chateaux owners/representatives. They will be presenting the 2008 vintage. This event will be held at the Palace Hotel at 2 New Montgomery Street from 6pm until 8pm. This will be one heck of a cocktail party! $55 per person (tax not included). A list of presenting chateaux will be coming in November! 

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":Another jewel from the super 2007 Tuscan vintage. A slightly more modern feel with ripeness and still has a sense of place, great balance." Greg St.Clair K&L wine Merchants Prugnolo gentile - 80% Canaiolo nero - 20% 

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92 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "Verve continues to rock with their new Syrah. Fire up the barbie with steak or pork chops to eat with this lusty, full-bodied red wine. It's dry and tannic, with rich, complex flavors of blackberries, black currants, pepper and a sweet, salty meaty note, like the char on a broiled steak." (12/31/2009) Many of today's California Syrah are overpriced and one-dimensional. This effort from Aubin Cellars is not one of them. A big bright Syrah with a nice balance of black fruit and pepper, with rich and roun... Read More » 

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93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Grenache 'Cornelia Vineyard' was aged in 20% new oak. It is purple-colored, with a fragrant perfume of intense cherries, kirsch, and chocolate. Supple and suave on the palate, it has gobs of spicy, earthy, black cherry fruit, excellent depth, and a long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years." A K&L Wine Merchants Exclusive! We are the only ones to have this wine in the United States and even then we were limited to only 20 cases. I visited Ron Laughton and his daughter Emily in March of th... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Softly tannic and creamy, and bone dry, with black and red cherry, red currant, cinnamon, cocoa, bacon, black pepper and violet notes that have a pleasantly bitter bite on the finish. This complex wine gets better as it breathes in the glass. It's a blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah." (9/30/2009) And, according to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Vivid purple. Blackberry and singed plum on the nose, with notes of dried flowers and black pepper adding complexity. Juicy, vaguely jammy dark berry f... Read More » 

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From the masters of Champagne without dosage - the Tarlant family - comes a rosé with no dosage! This wine is composed of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir, making it the rosé with the highest proportion of white grapes in the entire store. The red wine is sourced from a very steep site in the Aisne department called the Fourachaux, and has enough power to make this rosé in every way - not just in its perfect salmon color. The nose has a subtle toast that reminds me of waffles, but it also has a creaminess and a cherry fruit from the Pinot. On the palate... Read More » 

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A beautiful Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from grower/producer Eric Sussman of Radio-Coteau. Fresh and bright Strawberry and cranberry with just a hint of blue fruit. Medium body with a hint of tobacco, forest floor and cinnamon. A beautiful Sonoma Coast wine from the uneven 2008 North Coast vintage.(Mike Jordan, K&L Wine Merchants) 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Fragrant and delicate, with floral honeysuckle, pear, melon and mineral notes that are medium- to full-bodied, well-focused and persistent, ending with a dash of spicy oak. Drink now through 2014." (Web only, 2010 Antinori has really showed what they can do with vineyards in California. Much of the accolades tends to go to the Cabernet , which is well deserved, but rarely does the chardonnay get any publicity. A rich Chardonnay with amazing balance and acidity. Pear, apricot and spice are beautifully intertwined with hin... Read More » 

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In my mind this wine is the value Rioja version of our wildly popular 1997 Langoa-Barton. Why do I say that? Like the Langoa, this comes from a cooler, challenging vintage and is produced by a somewhat under the radar producer (perhaps a little more under the radar in this case). However, like the Langoa this wine has aged amazingly well, due to its impeccable balance and high acidity. It is not a wine for everybody, but for those who appreciate subtle and traditionally crafted wine, I highly recommend you try this beauty. Founded in 1994, this Lagu... Read More » 

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Clos Tita is exclusively available from Big Sur to the Golden Gate at selected restaurants and wine merchants. Named after the Southwestern French Department which contains Bordeaux, this wine contains Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Rich, round, smokey, plenty of mountain fruit stuffing. Drink now until 2015 

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