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Special K&L Dinners and Tastings

  • March 5: Special Tasting with Arnaldo Caprai and Silvio Nardi-$10.00 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - A very special one-time only tasting with the Sagrantino's of Arnaldo Caprai and the Brunello of Silvio Nardi, amongst other wines from these two producers. A very special tasting not to be missed!   

Saturday Tastings


     All tastings are from noon to 3 P.M. in San Francisco, 1 to 4 P.M. in Redwood City and 3 to 6 P.M. in Hollywood.

  • February 6: Bordeaux in San Francisco and Hollywood.  - Our monthly Bordeaux tasting is early this month! The San Francisco and Hollywood stores will highlight newer and older vintages. $20.00 to taste 10 wines.
    In Hollywood we will be pouring:
    2008 Clos Floridene
    2007 Pavie Macquin
    2007 La Croix Beaucaillou (Ducru's second label)
    2007 Leoville Barton
    2007 Montrose
    2007 Lynch Bages
    2006 La Chapel aux Moines
    2006 Reserve Comtesse (Pichon Lalande's second label)
    1999 Cos d'Estournel
    2007 Suduiraut
    San Francisco will be pouring: 2008 Ch. Clos Floridene Blanc, 2006 Reserve de la Comtesse, 2007 Ch. Fleur Morange, 2007 Ch. Pavie macquin, 2007 Ch. Cantermerle, 2007 Ch. Haut Bailly, 2007 Ch. Leoville Barton, 2007 Ch. Montrose, 1999 Cos d'Estournel, 2007 Ch. Suduiraut.   
  • February 6: Bordeaux in Redwood City with Nicola Allison of L'Avocat.  - In Redwood City, Ralph Sands will pour a selection of Bordeaux while Nicola Allison of Ch. L'Avocat will pour the wines of her vineyard. $20.00  
  • February 13: Champagne in all three stores.  - Our 7th annual Valentine's Day (or, close to it) tasting! This year, we will highlight Rose bubblies from small estate and Grande Marque producers. $20.00 San Francisco and Redwood City will pour: NV Pascal Lallement Brut Reserve, 2002 Ariston vintage Brut, NV Ariston Brut Rose, NV Ruinart Brut Rose, NV Billecart-Salmon Rose out of the 1.5L and NV Fleury Brut Rose.   
  • February 20: Wines of Rhone in all three stores.  - All three locations will pour their favorite red and white selections with highlights upon the 2007 vintage. In SF, buyer Mulan Chan Randal will pour. In Redwood City, Chiara Shannon will pour and in Hollywood, representing the people of France, Jacques Moreira will pour.   
  • February 27: Domestic Bordeaux blends in all three stores.  - We will feature North American Bordeaux blends (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, etc) in all three stores. How will the U.S. compare to France? Come in and see!   

Hollywood Thursday Night Tastings


     Hollywood: - Thursdays from 5:30-7:30PM:

  • February 10: Wine 101 - 6:00 - 7:30PM
     - Want to understand what people are really talking about when they drop terms like structure, balance, finesse? Interested in expanding your current knowledge of wine? Then come join us for Wine 101! Wine 101 is a monthly series of 10 classes that focuses on all the major varietals, explores the difference between Old World versus New World Wines, studies how wines are made, and examines the ever allusive terms like finish and terroir.
    Join us for the first Wine 101 of 2010 as we introduce you to the Systematic Tasting Process and taste and learn about 6 of the major noble varietals.  Purchase your tickets here... 
  • February 11: Spain 
  • February 12: Torbreck Winery with Dave Powell - Educational Seminar, Friday Feb 12th, 5:30-7:30pm
     - No charge! (If you make a reservation online, it will ask for a credit card, but it will not be charged).
     Make your reservation here... 
  • February 16: Georgian wines of Vinoterra and Teliani with Winemaker Gogi Dakishvili!
     - No charge! (If you make a reservation online, it will ask for a credit card, but it will not be charged).
     Make your reservation here... 
  • February 18: Loire Valley 
  • February 25: Wine 201 - 6:00 - 7:30PM - $15
     - Bordeaux. The name alone says it all. Come join us as we delve into the what makes cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, malbec and petit verdot from this illustrious region so special.
     Purchase your tickets here... 

San Francisco Thursday Night Tastings


     San Francisco Store - Thursdays from 5 to 6:30pm:

  • February 11: Faust Vineyards-5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.-$2.00 - Faust vineyards will be pouring with a highlight upon cabernet sauvignon.   
  • February 18: Bella Vette Vineyards. 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.-$2.00 - Bella Vetta will feature their cabernet sauvignon and their zinfandel.   
  • March 4: SF-Tasting bar closed.  - The SF tasting bar will be having a special tasting with Arnaldo Caprai and Silvio Nardi on Friday, March 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.   
  • March 11: Barber Cellars.  - Winemaker Lorraine Barber will be in the shop to pour and talk about the latest releases from this very popular producer. His Zinfandel and Sauvignon are amongst our most popular wines.   

Redwood City Friday Night Tastings


     Redwood City Store - Fridays from 5 to 6:30pm:

  • February 12: Flowers, Faust, and Illumination - Come taste the fabulous Chardonnays and Pinots from Flowers! more details tbd. *note: the Loire Valley tasting will be taking place on a later date.*  
  • February 19: Cannonball and Klinker Brick - more details soon  
  • February 26: Storrs - more details soon  
  • March 5: Bonny Doon with Randall Grahm (tasting and book-signing!) - more details soon!   
  • March 12: Kalin Cellars 
  • March 19: Artisanal Beers  
  • March 26: Premium Port Wines 
  • April 23: Corison with Kathy Corison 
  • April 30: Foxen 

Other Events and Resources

Want to Put on Your Own Event? We work closely with a couple partners that can take your concept and craft it into an exceptional experience for you and your guests:

  • Courtney Cochran - Courtney Cochran is the Founder & Principal of San Francisco-based wine consultancy Your Personal Sommelier as well as HIP TASTES Events, through which she offers fun and stylish wine tastings to the general public in San Francisco. Courtney holds her sommelier certification from the International Sommelier Guild and the American Court of Master Sommeliers. She has been profiled as a hip young sommelier in Vogue magazine, Daily Candy, and Business Week Online. Read more and contact Courtney at CourtneyCochran.com and HipTastes.com
  • Don Davis (Uncorked Events) - Whether you are learning to pair champagne with food in an intimate sit-down gathering, attending a Pinot Noir tasting at a new art gallery or at a majestic company party in the heart of Napa Valley, Don can put together a great event for you. With years of experience at putting together some of SF's most lavish events, Don will help you customize something special. Read more and contact Don at 415.307.6235 or at UncorkedEvents.com

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