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Special K&L Dinners and Tastings

  • January 31: K&L RWC| Special Champagne Ruinart Tasting with Frederic Panaïotis,Chef de Cave (4:30-6pm) - Join us for a special Ruinart Champagne tasting with Ruinart's Chef de Cave, Frederic Panaïotis. This event will start at 4:30pm and end at 6pm. This is a rare chance to taste Grand Marque Champagne with the winemaker, and learn about the oldest Champagne shipper. We will pour the Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne as well as a vintage selection. There is no need to reserve ahead- just drop in early so you have plenty of time to taste! Cost to taste: $5.   
  • February 3: Special Tasting with Domaine Schlumberger-SF store-5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  - A one-time only tasting with this famous producer from the Alsace. Alan Schlumberger will be in the SF store to educate attendees about their winemaking methods, grape sourcing and the production of their wines.
    Featured wines will be:
    2007 Schlumberger "Prince Abbes" Gewürztraminer ($26.99)
    2009 Schlumberger "Prince Abbes" Pinot Gris ($18.99)
    2007 Schlumberger Saering Riesling Grand Cru ($28.99)   
  • February 13: Frederick Wildman Tasting - On Monday, February 13th, Frederick Wildman will be pouring some of the favorite producers from their Burgundy portfolio at the Hotel Monaco in San Francisco from 6:30pm until 9pm. They will have winemakers and principals in attendance and guests will get to sample barrel samples of the 2010 vintages as well as current vintages. Featured properties include: Domaine Christian Moreau, Olivier Leflaive, Potel-Aviron,Domaine Jacques Prieur, Domaine Labruyère Domaine Faiveley, Château Fuissé & Vincent Selections.Cost is $30 per person and space is limited. Purchase tickets now!  Purchase Now! 
  • February 19: Italian Tasting at Campanile! - More information coming soon...  
  • March 1: K&L RWC| Special Schiavenza Barolo Tasting (5pm-6:30pm)  - Taste the Barolos of Schiavenza with the producer, direct from Italy! More details will be posted soon.   
  • March 2: K&L SF| Special Schiavenza Barolo Tasting (5pm-6:30pm)  - A special one-time only tasting with this renowned Barolo producer. More information to come soon!   
  • March 7: Cos d'Estournel Dinner at Alexander's Steakhouse - On Wednesday, March 7th, Jean Guillaume Prats of Chateau Cos d' Estournel will join us at Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco for an intimate dinner featuring the 1995, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009 (98-100 Robert Parker points) vintages as well as a few more surprises. Join us and learn why Cos d'Estournel has consistently remained as one of K&L's favorite chateaux. $175 per person. Small champagne reception begins at 6:30pm. Purchase Tickets Now... 

Saturday Tastings


     All tastings are from noon to 3pm in San Francisco, 1 to 4pm in Redwood City and 3 to 5:30pm in Hollywood.

  • February 4: Wines of Chile and Argentina in all three stores.  - All three stores will feature the reds and whites of these two popular South American countries, which are our featured regions of the month!

    In the Hollywood store we will be pouring:
    2008 Reginato Blanc de Blancs
    2009 Argie "Andes" Torrontes Mendoza
    2009 Kingston Family Vineyards "Cariblanco" Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley
    2010 Catena Chardonnay Mendoza
    2010 Casa Lapostolle "Casa" Carmenère Rapel Valley
    2010 Tinto Negro Malbec Reserve Uco Valley
    2009 Finca Urquiz "Tierra Viva" Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
    2009 Agricola Cuvelier Cuvée del Maule
    2004 Bodegas Poesia "Poesia" Lujan de Cuyo
    2007 Concha y Toro "Don Melchor" Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto
      
  • February 11: (Almost) Valentine's Day Champagne Tasting in all three stores!  - Our 7th annual (Almost) Valentine's Day Champagne tasting will be in all three stores. List of featured champagnes will be posted prior to the tasting. $20.00   
  • February 18: Bordeaux in all three stores.  - Our monthly Bordeaux tasting will delve further into the wildly popular 2009 vintage along with an older vintage or two, a white and a Sauternes. $20.00  
  • February 25: Burgundy in all three stores.  - What better way to finish a Leap Year month? Buyer Keith Wollenberg will pick his latest and greatest red and white Burgundies for your enjoyment. $20.00.   
  • March 3: March Newsletter California Favorites! All three stores.  - Our newsletter focus for the month of March is varietals other than Napa Valley cabernet. Our buyers will pick their favorite wines from our March newsletter.  
  • March 10: Wines of Italy! All three stores.  - New releases from Italy! Come taste our new favorites!  
  • March 17: Best of Bordeaux! RWC - Because our December "Best of Bordeaux" tasting was so successful, we are going to offer a Spring tasting, as well! We will feature some of our favorites from the 2009 vintage, along with some past vintages. We will also pour a white, and a stickie, too! LIMITED AVAILABILITY: PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS NEEDED. Tickets are $50.  
  • March 17: Best of Bordeaux Tasting-San Francisco. - Because our December "Best of Bordeaux" tasting was so successful, we are going to offer a Spring tasting, as well! We will feature some of our favorites from the 2009 vintage, along with some past vintages. We will also pour a white, and a stickie, too! LIMITED AVAILABILITY: PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS NEEDED. Tickets are $50.  
  • March 24: Wines of Alsace and the Loire Valley! All three stores.  - Our buyer, Eric Story, will pick his current favorite red & white wines from these regions.  
  • March 31: Wines from the Southern Rhone! All three stores.  - Great releases from the Rhone keep coming in! Our buyer, Mulan Chan-Randal, will select her favorites.  

Hollywood Thursday Night Tastings


     Hollywood: - Thursdays from 5:30 to 7pm:

  • February 9: Valentine Bubbles 
  • February 16: Hollywood Hot Picks 
  • February 19: Italian Tasting at Campanile! - More information coming soon...  
  • February 23: Cain Winery - Cain Winery, one of our favorite Spring Mountain producers, will be here sharing their wonderful mountain fruit bordeaux blends with us. Come taste their Cain Cuvee, Cain Concept and their infamous Cain Five!   

San Francisco Thursday Night Tastings


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

  • February 2: SF Tasting Bar Closed-Special Tasting on Friday, February 3rd.  
  • February 9: Terra Valentine Vineyards with winemaker Sam Baxter.  - One of the our favorite vineyards and renowned Spring Mountain winemakers, will be in the SF store to feature their cabernet sauvignon and red blends. A very special tasting!   
  • February 16: Schramsberg Vineyards with winemaker Keith Hock. - The oldest sparkling wine house in California will be here to feature their delicious sparkling wines, including Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Brut Rose, Cremant and vintage J. Schram. A perfect way to finish up the week of Valentine's! $10.00.   
  • February 23: Bench wines.  - Our SF store will have winemaker Dan Fitzgerald on hand to feature his new releases.   
  • March 1: The Wines of Rudi Weist - A very special tasting with wines from JJ Prum, Schafer-Frohlich, Dr. F Weins Prum, Fritz Haag and Monchoff. The focus will be upon the 2010 vintage.
    Cost: $5  
  • March 8: Frog's Leap Vineyards.  - The wonderful red and white wines of Frog's Leap will be poured in the SF store.   
  • March 15: Capture Vineyards.  - This small-estate boutique producer will feature their wonderful sauvignon blanc and blended red.   
  • March 22: Wines of Argentina and Chile with Quintessential wines.  - SF will feature the wines of South America with Quintessential wines. Both reds and whites to be featured.   
  • March 29: Talbott Vineyards.  - A very special tasting with this famous Monterey area vineyard. Both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will be featured. Not to be missed!   

Redwood City Friday Night Tastings


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

  • February 3: K&L RWC| Dunn Vertical with Mike Dunn  - Taste recent and older vintages of Dunn's classic Cabernets winemaker Mike Dunn, son of founder Randy Dunn, in a vertical format. This a rare opportunity to taste so many Dunn wines in successive vintages at once. Lineup expected to include:
    2008 Napa Valley $73.99 2007 Howell Mountain $79.99
    2006 Howell Mountain $79.99
    2005 Howell Mountain $79.99 (tasting only)
    2003 Howell Mountain $59.99 (tasting only)
    2002 Howell Mountain $84.99
    1998 Howell Mountain $54.99 (tasting only)
    Cost to taste: $12
    Walk in only. Lineup and cost subject to change.   
  • February 10: K&L RWC| Schramsberg with Winemaker Keith Hock - Our annual pre-Valentine's Day bubbly tasting with Schramsberg winemaker Keith Hock. Keith will be pouring a selection of current releases and library wines direct from Schramsberg's caves. Make it a date!   
  • February 17: K&L RWC| Beer with Bryan Brick - This is the first of more regular beer tastings with K&L Beer Buyer Bryan Brick. Bryan will be showcasing seasonal beers and the new arrivals he is most exciting about. In some cases you'll be the first to taste these beers-before they even get on the shelf! Walk in only. Must love beer.   
  • February 24: K&L RWC| Exciting Portugese Wines 
  • March 2: K&L RWC| Rudi Weist Selections (Germany)  - A very special tasting with wines from JJ Prum, Schafer-Frohlich, Dr. F Weins Prum, Fritz Haag and Monchoff.   
  • March 9: K&L RWC| Explore South Africa - Isn't it time to give South Africa some love? K&L buyer Jim Chanteloup and buyer liason Ryan Woodhouse are assembling a killer tasting, aimed at highlighting the quality and diversity of South African wines. Sure to be a good time. Stay tuned for lineup and details.  
  • March 16: K&L RWC| Lewis Cellars with Randy and Debbie Lewis - Ready, set, TASTE! The Lewises will be here pouring current releases of their powerhouse wines. Arrive early, this tasting is popular. Lineup and cost tbd.   
  • March 23: K&L RWC| Quintessential Selections with Rebecca Benham 
  • March 30: K&L RWC| Beer with Bryan Brick - Part of our new ongoing seasonal beer tasting program with K&L Beer Buyer Bryan Brick. Bryan will be showcasing seasonal beers and the new arrivals he is most exciting about. In some cases you'll be the first to taste these beers-before they even get on the shelf! Walk in only. Must love beer.   

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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