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Special K&L Dinners and Tastings

  • June 21: Vibrant Rioja in the San Francisco store-5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - The first tasting in a continuing series. Come into the SF store on this day and taste the wines of the Rioja region of Spain.   

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.

  • May 18: Bordeaux!  - Our Bordeaux team will pick their favorite Bordeaux selections from the 2009 and 2010 vintages.

    Redwood City will be pouring:
    2009 La Tour de By, Médoc $19.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

    2010 La Tour de By, Médoc $19.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

    2009 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc $24.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

    2010 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc $19.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot

    2009 Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan $59.99
    59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot

    2010 Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan $59.99
    45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

    2009 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc $69.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot

    2010 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc $69.99
    60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot

    2009 Clos du Marquis, St-Julien $64.99
    70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

    2010 Clos du Marquis, St-Julien $64.99
    75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot

    1999 Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge, Pessac-Léognan $44.99
    40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

    2009 Petit Guiraud, Sauternes $22.99
    65% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc

    2010 Petit Guiraud, Sauternes (375ml) $13.99
    65% Semillon, 35% Sauvignon Blanc

    Cost to Taste: $20
    Walk-in only. Lineup subject to change.

    San Francisco will be pouring:
    No. 1-2012 Rose de Floridene, Graves-$12.99 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot.
    No.2-2009 La Tour de By, Medoc-$19.99 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
    No. 3-2010 La Tour de By, Medoc-$19.99 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
    No. 4-2009 Ch. Lanessan, Margaux -$24.99 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc blend.
    No. 5-2010 Ch. Lanessan, Margaux-$19.99 (.750 ml) and $42.99 (1.5L) 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc blend.
    No.6-2009 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac, Pauillac-$49.99 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc.
    No. 7-2010 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac, Pauillac -$64.99 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.
    No. 8-2010 Ch. La Lagune, Medoc-$69.99 (.750 ml) and $149.99 (1.5L) 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.
    No. 9-1985 Ch. La Lagune, Medoc-$84.99 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Petit Verdot.
    No.10-2009 Petit Guiraud, Sauternes-$22.99 65% Semillion and 35% Sauvignon Blanc (estimated).
    In Hollywood, we will be pouring:
    2012 Rose de Floridene, Graves Rose
    2009 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc
    2010 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc
    2009 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac
    2010 Reserve de la Comtesse Lalande, Pauillac
    2009 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc
    2010 La Lagune, Haut-Médoc
    2009 Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan
    2010 Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan
    2009 Petite Guiraud, Sauternes
    2010 Petite Guiraud, Sauternes
      
  • May 25: Red wines of Italy-North to South!  - Buyer Greg St. Clair will feature his latest and greatest red wines from Friuli to Sicily. Not to be missed!   
  • June 1: Wines of the Central Coast - Our region of the month, the Central Coast, will be featured with some of Bryan Brick’s favorites from his Central Coast report.   
  • June 8: Champagne in all three stores!  - Time to revisit on of our favorite regions. This time out, we will focus upon small-estate bottlings and new releases.   
  • June 15: Bordeaux in all three stores.  - Our monthly Bordeaux tasting will be a little different this month....a blind taste off between the 2009 and 2010 vintages. Find out just how much you know about Bordeaux! Which vintage is for you?   
  • June 22: Wines of Australia, New Zeland and South Africa.  - It's time to visit "down under"! Our buyer, Jim Chanteloup, will pick his favorite new red and white releases.   
  • June 29: Pinot Noir Tasting in Hollywood.  - Our Hollywood store will feature their latest and greatest Pinot Noir releases from the USA.   
  • June 29: Pinot Days-San Francisco Store-12 noon to 3 p.m.  - Four California pinot producers will pour to 2-3 wines each to interested customers and will talk about their labors of love making wine from this noble grape. During the three hour tasting, attendees will have the opportunity to taste several wines from four of our favorite Pinot producers while rubbing elbows with the winery owners and winemakers who craft the wines. In addition, if you purchase $300 of four attending producers’ pinot from K&L, Pinot Days will provide you two complimentary tickets to our Grand Festival (a $150 value!). Join us for this unique opportunity to taste and meet with winemakers in an intimate setting. Lineup will be posted soon. Purchase Advance Tickets Now!  http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1131274 
  • June 29: Pinot Days-Redwood City store-1 p.m. to 4 p.m.  - Four California pinot producers will pour to 2-3 wines each to interested customers and will talk about their labors of love making wine from this noble grape. During the three hour tasting, attendees will have the opportunity to taste several wines from four of our favorite Pinot producers while rubbing elbows with the winery owners and winemakers who craft the wines. In addition, if you purchase $300 of four attending producers’ pinot from K&L, Pinot Days will provide you two complimentary tickets to our Grand Festival (a $150 value!). Join us for this unique opportunity to taste and meet with winemakers in an intimate setting. Lineup will be posted soon. Purchase Advance Tickets Now!  http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=1131276 

Wednesday Evening Spirits Tasting

  • May 29: San Francisco - North Shore Distillery w/Sonja Kassebaum in person! - Our favorite Chicago distillers visit the San Francisco store for some hot gin action!  
  • May 29: Redwood City - Glenlivet Single Malt Seminar - Come and learn more about one of the most beloved single malts in all of Scotland. This is not a walk-in event, but an actual seminar on Glenlivet that will begin at 5 PM. RSVP is required to attend. Please contact daviddriscoll@klwines.com to reserve a spot for free.  

Hollywood Thursday Night Tastings


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

  • May 23: Nicolas Feuillatte 

San Francisco Thursday Night Tastings


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

  • May 16: Sake with Melissa Smith.  - It's time to update your tastebuds with the wonderful sake of Japan. Filtered, unfiltered, Junmai, Honjozo and perhaps even a sparkling or two! A great way to educate yourself about these centuries old wines!   
  • May 23: Quivira Vineyards.  - This popular vineyard will be featuring their newest releases.  
  • May 30: Pali Wine Company.  - Pali wines will be featuring their red and white wines in our SF store.   
  • June 6: Chappellet Vineyards.  - The red and whites of this vineyard will be featured.   
  • June 13: Roco Wines.  
  • June 20: Big Basin Vineyards.  - The wines of this Syrah specialist will be featured in the SF tasting bar on this day.   
  • June 27: Neyers Vineyards with Clark Evans.  
  • July 4: Tasting Bar Closed-Happy 4th of July.  - Our stores will be open on this day although our tasting bars will be closed.  
  • July 11: Seven Hills Vineyards of Washington State. - Winemaker Eric McLaughlin will be in the SF store to pour his latest releases. A tasting that is not to be missed!   
  • July 25: The wines of Ch. Montelena.  - The very famous (and popular!) Chateau Montelena will feature their reds and a white on this evening. A very special tasting that is not to be missed!   
  • August 1: Robert Craig Vineyards. - This renowned Cabernet Sauvignon producer will preview their 2010 vintage and also a number of Library selection wines.   
  • August 8: Dinastia Vivanco Rioja.  - This popular Rioja producer will be hosting a very special tasting in our SF store on this evening.   
  • August 15: Cannonball Vineyards.  - Look out! It's Cannonball vineyards and their customer pleasing wines!   
  • August 22: Champagne Ruinart!  - Time to beat the heat with bubbles! Oops! This is San Francisco in the "summer". Time to keep warm with bubbles! One of our very favorite Champagne producers will be in the SF store to feature their super-popular Blanc de Blancs and Rose champagnes. Don't miss it!   
  • August 29: Le P'tit Paysan Vineyards.  - This popular Monterey area vineyard will make their first appearance in the SF store. Come on by and taste their fabulous wines!   
  • October 3: Champagne Ruinart-Part Deux.  - If you missed the Ruinart tasting in August, we are giving you a second chance! Another opportunity to taste their hugely popular Blanc de Blanc and Rose champagnes.   
  • November 14: Vibtant Rioja!  - Part two in a series to examine the awesome wines of this region of Spain. A perfect opportunity to educate yourself about the wines of this region.   

Redwood City Friday Night Tastings


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

  • May 17: K&L RWC| Sake with Melissa Smith - Join K&L Sake expert Melissa Smith for an exploration and tasting of a diverse range of Sakes. Put your palate to the test...here is the lineup:
    1. Dewatsuru Habataki Junmai Ginjo (29.99)
    Akinosei polished to 55%
    2. Jokigen Junmai Ginjo 720ml(29.99)
    Oyama Nishiki polished to 55%
    3. Ichishima Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake 720ml (34.99)
    Gohyakumangoku & Koshi Ibuki rice polished to 60%
    4. Rihaku “ Origin of Purity”Omachi Genshu Junmai Ginjo (42.99) Omachi polished to 55%
    5. Takatenjin "Soul of the Sensei" Junmai Daiginjo 720ml (43.99)
    Yamadanishiki polished to 50%
    6. Chokaisan Junmai Ginjo Nigori Nama Sake 720ml (39.99)
    Miyama Nishiki polished to 60%. Unfiltered and Unpasteurized.
    7. Bunny Sparkling Sake 300ml(9.99)
    Cost to taste: $5 Walk in only. Final lineup and pricing subject to change.   
  • May 24: K&l RWC| The Other Guys  
  • May 31: K&L RWC| Marimar Estate 
  • June 7: K&L RWC| Ancient Peaks 
  • June 21: K&L RWC| Corison with Cathy Corison - Rescheduled from April 19th.   
  • June 28: K&L RWC| Claiborne & Churchill 

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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