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Special K&L Dinners and Tastings

October 1: Regis Camus Master Blender Sake & Champagne Dinner - Join K&L and Regis Camus to celebrate World Sake Day at the exquisite Chateau Hanare in Hollywood. We'll enjoy an unbelievable 5 course Kaiseki meal designed by Chef Abe Hiroki alongside a flight of Mr. Camus' own distinguished creations. Regis Camus was the cellar master for Piper-Heidsieck for more than 15 years before retiring to lead their recently created RARE line of vintage offerings. The award winning winemaker is a living legend among the world's most elite in the business and has recently lent his talents to an incredible new project in Japan. HEAVENSAKE is his new baby and he's taken all the knowledge and expertise of his decades in Champagne and applied it to a new medium. Partnering with some of Japan's most renowned brewers, Regis has meticulously created a line of sake unlike any other. We'll taste through his creations from both France and Japan with this incredible menu: Spanish bluefin tuna & avocado with wasabi soy dressing, kanpachi marinated in white sesame sauce, Hokkaido scallop with summer truffles, assorted sashimi, saikyo miso marinated black cod, lobster shabu shabu hot pot, miyazaki wagyu beef with soup and salmon rice pot and for desert housemade cheesecake with matcha ice cream. Chateau Hanare is located at 8097 Selma Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046. Valet entrance on Sunset Blvd, but we highly recommend you use a rideshare service to attend. Seating is limited. Don't miss this once in a life time opportunity to dine with a master. BUY YOUR TICKET NOW!!!

October 18: Special Bordeaux Tasting in Hollywood with Owner Clyde Beffa Jr! -
Almost 50 years ago, Clyde read a Playboy magazine on the flight to his honeymoon that would change his life forever. The article was all about collecting wine—a novelty at the time—and it sparked an interest that eventually led him to leave his job as a dairy farmer and go into the booze business with his best friend, Todd. The two are still at it today, and Clyde’s passion for Bordeaux has been a driving force in this business. Join him for a very special event—his first time in our Hollywood tasting bar!—where he’ll be pouring an exciting array of vintages with bottlings direct from his own cellar. Meet the man behind the magic and taste some magical wines while you’re at it! Friday, October 18th 5:30 to 7:00PM, $25. Link to purchase tickets to come.

October 19: Champagne Tent Event in Hollywood - Now on sale! Our epic Champagne Tent Event will be back on October 19th! This grand fête is an opportunity to taste over 100 of the most exciting Champagnes on the market with the producers themselves. Mark your calendars! Tickets are limited. Tasting takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Purchase Tickets

October 20: Champagne Tent Event in San Francisco. - Our annual Champagne Tent Event will feature may of our small estate producers as well as producers such as Bollinger, Roederer and Billecart-Salmon. Ticket sales will begin on Friday, August 30th. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase Tickets Here

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 - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 21: Wines of South America -

San Francisco & Redwood City will be pouring:

Wines of South America

Join us in discovering the wines of South America. Kirk Walker, our expert and South American Wine Buyer, is offering 9-12 wines for you to explore. This insightful tasting is a wonderful way to see value and precision on what makes this lesser-known appellation so special.

2019 La Playa Sauvignon Blanc Curico Valley $9.99
2018 Koyle "Costa La Flor" Sauvignon Blanc San Antonio Valley $12.99
2017 Montesco "Agua de Roca" Sauvignon Blanc Uco Valley $23.99
2018 Albamar Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley $14.99
2018 J. Bouchon "Canto Sur" Maule Valley $12.99
2017 Escarlata Colchagua Valley $11.99
2017 Susana Balbo "Signature" Malbec Mendoza $19.99
2016 Zorzal "Eggo - Tinto de Tiza" Mendoza $24.99
2017 Andes Plateau "Cota 500" Cachapoal Chile $18.99
2014 Casas del Toqui "Gran Toqui" Cabernet Sauvignon Cachapoal Valley $19.99
2016 Koyle "Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2" Colchagua Valley $34.99
2015 Casa Lapostolle "Clos Apalta" Red Blend Colchagua Valley $109.99

Walk-in only, line-up subject to change. In SF, last ticket sold at 2:30PM. In RWC, last ticket sold at 3:30PM.

Hollywood will be pouring:

Wines of Argentina and Chile with Will

With a dedicated organic ethos, many ungrafted rootstocks, and enthusiastic international investment from top winemakers, Argentina and Chile’s winemaking is more exciting than ever before. And, after a long focus on affordable varietal wines with hit-or-miss quality, the buzz word is now, finally, terroir. Join Will on a tour de force of South America’s finest.

2018 Koyle “Costa La Flor” Sauvignon Blanc San Antonio Valley $12.99
2017 Montesco “Agua de Roca” Sauvignon Blanc Uco Valley $23.99
2018 Dos Minas Torrontés Cafayate $12.99
2018 Bodega Chacra “Sin Azufre” Pinot Noir Rio Negro $35.99
2017 Ver Sacrum Garnacha Chacayes $18.99
2016 Zorzal “Eggo - Tinto de Tiza” Mendoza $24.99
2014 Kingston Family “Lucero” Syrah Casablanca Valley $21.99
2017 Escarlata Colchagua Valley $11.99
2016 Koyle “Cerro Basalto Cuartel G2” Colchagua Valley $34.99
2017 Andes Plateau “Cota 500” Cachapoal Chile $18.99
2015 Casa Lapostolle “Clos Apalta” Red Blend Colchagua Valley $109.99

Walk-in only, line-up subject to change. Last ticket sold at 5:30 PM.

September 28: Wines from Germany and Austria

September 28: Wines of Germany/Austria and the Alsace. $20 - In San Francisco, last ticket sold at 2:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 3pm. In Redwood City, last ticket sold at 3:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 4pm. In Hollywood, last ticket sold at 5:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 6:00pm.

October 5: International sparkling wine tasting in all three stores! $20 - In San Francisco, last ticket sold at 2:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 3pm. In Redwood City, last ticket sold at 3:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 4pm. In Hollywood, last ticket sold at 5:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 6:00pm.

October 12: Wines of the Loire Valley in all three stores! $20 - In San Francisco, last ticket sold at 2:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 3pm. In Redwood City, last ticket sold at 3:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 4pm. In Hollywood, last ticket sold at 5:30pm; tasting ends promptly at 6:00pm.

October 19: Champagne Tent Event in Hollywood. (SF and Redwood City Tasting Bars closed) - Our annual Tent Event will take pace in our Hollywood store and our San Francisco store will have their Champagne Tent Event on Sunday, the 20th of October.

October 26: Grand Domestic Tasting-$50.00

November 2: Grand Bordeaux Tasting-$75.00

November 9: Grand Burgundy Tasting-$50.00

Hollywood Thursday Night Tastings

Hollywood - Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 19: Bordeaux for Your Thursday-Night Dinner with Jacques $5 - Bordeaux can certainly be fancy, but it doesn’t have to be. Come visit Jacques, and let him pour you some wines that would be well at home on your Thursday night table. And, don’t worry: there will be a smidgen of fancy too, in case that’s how you roll on your Thursday nights (and if so, can we join you?).

2015 Francs Magnus, Bordeaux Supérieur $11.99
2015 Réaut Rouge, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux $19.99
2015 Fort Lignac, Haut-Medoc $14.99
2016 Bellegrave, Médoc $13.99
2001 Malescasse, Haut-Médoc $21.99
2015 Brane-Cantenac, Margaux $89.99

Lineup subject to change. Last ticket sold at 7:00 PM.

September 26: Hungary/Slovenia/Croatia $5

October 3: Champagne with Danielle Fournier $5

October 10: Wines from the Incredible Bien Nacido Vineyard $5

October 17: Aperitif Wines with David OG $5

October 24: Made in LA: Angeleno Wine Company $5

October 31: Spooky Wines with Spooky Shelby $5

San Francisco Thursday Night Tastings

San Francisco Store - Thursdays from 5 to 6:30pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 19: Fall In Love With Rioja Wine - $5 -

Fall In Love With Rioja Wine Tasting at K&L Wine Merchants San Francisco Join us for a special evening tasting featuring five Riojas perfect for welcoming in the Fall season. Certified Rioja Wine Educator Nina Sventitsky will be on-site to share highlights on Spain’s premier wine region and to discuss Rioja's range of wines styles - from rosé to blanco to ageworthy reds. Each guest will also receive a complimentary corkscrew (while supplies last).

Featured Wines:
2018 Cune Rosado Rioja $11.99
2005 Bodegas Casa Juan Señor de Lesmos Gran Reserva Rioja $29.99
2017 Gómez Cruzado "Blanco de Secundo Año" Rioja $18.99
2010 Lopez de Heredia "Viña Cubillo" Crianza Rioja $24.99 1415206 2014 Orben Rioja $29.99

Redwood City Thursday Night Beer Tastings

Redwood City - Thursday Night Beer Tastings from 5-6:30pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 26: Oktoberfest Beer Tasting $5 -
Please join us to celebrate Oktoberfest with German and German-inspired brews!

Featuring:

Erdinger "Oktoberfest" Hefeweizen (330ml) $1.89
Mahr's Bräu "Mastodon" Lager, Germany (500ml) $6.99
Weihenstephaner "1516" Kellerbier (Unfiltered), Germany (330ml) $2.19
AleSmith "Oktoberfest" German-Style Marzen Lager, California (12oz cans) $1.99
BarmHaus (Stash) Oktoberfest, California (16oz can) $3.99
2019 Sierra Nevada / Bitburger Brewery "Oktoberfest" Festbier, California (12oz) $1.79
Gigantic Brewing Co. "Uberfest" Marzen, Oregon (500ml) $6.99

Walk in only. Lineup subject to change.

October 3: Port Brewing Company & The Lost Abbey $5

October 10: Great American Beer Festival Winners $5

San Francisco Friday Night Tastings

San Francisco - Friday Night Tastings from 5-6:30pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 20: Wink Lorch - French Alps /Jura tasting and book signing $5.00 -

We welcome British wine writer Wink Lorch, author of the definitive books on the French mountain regions: Jura Wine and most recently, Wines of the French Alps. Three local wines on taste and her books will be available to purchase and be signed

Wines of the French Alps: Savoie, Bugey and Beyond by Wink Lorch $34.99 (Elsewhere $40)

(Waived tasting fee for any book purchases)

September 27: Champagne Friday with Champagne Roederer! - A very rare tasting with one of our very favorite, and most interesting producers, Champagne Roederer. Vintage and non-vintage Brut and Brut Rose will be highlighted with a preview of upcoming releases.

Redwood City Friday Night Tastings

Redwood City Store - Fridays from 5 to 6:30pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 20: Rombauer $5 -
Join us to taste the following from Rombauer:

2018 Rombauer Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc $22.95
2018 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay $36.99
2016 Rombauer Napa Valley Merlot $42.95
2016 Rombauer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $59.95
2017 Rombauer California Zinfandel $33.95

Walk in only. Lineup subject to change.

September 27: Champagne Friday $10 - Introducing Champagne Le Gallais from the Clos Boursault

Le Gallais Cuvée des Cedres Extra Brut Champagne
Le Gallais Cuvée du Manoir Brut Champagne
Le Gallais La Grande Vinge Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
2009 Le Gallais Vintage Brut Champagne
Le Gallais Brut Rosé des Poètes Champagne

October 4: Special Guests from Australia: Alpha Box & Dice / John Duval / Penley Estate $5

October 11: Black Lamb Wines $5

October 18: Cakebread $5

October 25: Champagne Friday $10

November 1: Chateau Montelena $5

November 8: Maison Antech with 6th Generation Winemaker Francoise Antech!! $5

Redwood City Sunday Spirits Tasting

Redwood City - Sunday Spirits Tastings from 4-5:00pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 22: 1792 Whiskey Tasting - Free Event! -
Please join us to taste the following whiskeys from 1792!

1792 Small Batch Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) $24.99
Barton Distllery 1792 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbon (750ml) $39.99
Barton Distllery 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) $49.99

San Francisco Sunday Afternoon Spirits Tasting

San Francisco - Sunday Afternoon Spirits Tasting from 3:30 pm -5 pm - No Person Under 21 Permitted in Tasting Bar.

September 22: Broken Shed New Zealand Vodka - Broken Shed is crafted from a blend of two of New Zealand’s purest waters with natural protein whey that is distilled three times and it's gluten-free. So, come on by and give it a try!

Broken Shed New Zealand Vodka (750ml) $27.99

October 6: Dos Hombres Mezcal -

Dos Hombres Mezcal was officially launched in July of 2019 and is made with agave Espadin in San Luis del Rio, Oaxaca. The agave used in this mezcal is cooked in underground pit ovens, milled by horse-drawn tahona, fermented for 7-10 days with mountain spring water, and double-distilled in copper stills.

Dos Hombres Espadin Mezcal Artesanal (750ml) $59.99

October 13: Montenegro Select Aperitivo Liqueur - No Tasting Fee

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