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2024 Skouras "Salto" Moscofilero Péloponnèse Greece

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/16/2026 | Send Email

I have long been a fan of the wines of Skouras. One of my most iconic wine pairings was a bottle of Skouras Moscofilero and grilled fish plucked fresh from the Mediterranean. Of course it was on a sandy beach in Greece, with a warm breeze coming in off the harbor and gentle waves splashing at the sand. That was almost a decade ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday. Since then, Skouras has pushed the Salto forward — also Moscofilero, but fermented entirely with native yeasts and sourced from a darker, more powerful clone called Mavrofilero. The beauty is definitely present, with notes of jasmine, makrut lime leaf, Meyer lemon and peach blossoms. The Salto is aromatically bold but also racy and dry on the palate. You may not need a beach setting to enjoy what this wine has to offer, but some grilled fish with a hearty squeeze of lemon and a glug of olive oil will at least split the difference. This is still one of my most transportive wines.

Price: $19.99

RP: 91

2019 Zaca Mesa "Estate - Z Cuvee" Santa Ynez Valley Rhône Blend

By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 7/16/2026 | Send Email

This pricing on Zaca Mesa’s “Z Cuvée” is just plain ridiculous. The winery is under new ownership, and some upcoming rebranding and repositioning of the wines has prompted them to offer simply incredible deals on current inventory. As you “Insiders” know, here at K&L we don’t like to pass up a too-good-to-be-true deal, so we backed up the truck on this one! Honestly, this wine is a solid value at its typical $25-$30 price. At under $10, it’s an absolute steal. Zaca Mesa is a stalwart producer in Santa Barbara County, with a long history of crafting benchmark wines (especially Rhône varietals) dating back to the late 1970s. Its estate vineyards are firmly established, with mature vines, top-notch farming practices, and a longstanding commitment to quality over quantity. Winemaker Kristin Bryden has been with Zaca Mesa since 2011 and knows the estate inside and out. Traditional, artisanal winemaking, relying on the exceptional raw material produced by the 150-acre estate, is the name of the game here. These are authentic, well-made wines of real integrity. The 2019 Z Cuvée is just hitting its stride and entering a perfect drinking window. There’s an abundance of rich, dark fruit - plum, blackberry, and black cherry - alongside complex notes of dusty earth, garam masala, and smoked meat. Medium to full-bodied, it shows just the subtlest hint of bottle age beginning to emerge beneath the still-robust primary fruit. This wine should remain in its prime pop-and-pour window for the next two to five years and massively overdelivers on quality and complexity at this laughably low price.

Price: Hidden

WE: 94

2021 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja

By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 7/16/2026 | Send Email

The 2021 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja is composed of 86% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 4% Mazuelo, and 2% Garnacha that aged 26 months in 225-liter American oak. Pure elegance and balance. Ripe plum dances with dry red earth, comforting baking spice, black pepper, dried violets, and tobacco. Round, spicy, and sumptuously approachable. Gorgeous and ready to drink now.

Price: $27.99

2024 Anonymous Wine Collective "Heritage Block" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Hard to believe that the fruit in this block was once used by Opus One and Robert Mondavi in the late ‘70s and ‘80s to support fledgling To Kalon fruit, because this is lead material through and through. Those who enjoy classic Napa Cabernet will appreciate this one. Dark plum and blackberry mingle with licorice, saddle leather, violets and sandalwood. Fantastic value!

Price: Hidden

2021 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A modern classic from one of Rioja’s most storied houses, making wine since 1852. This Reserva—Tempranillo-led with the traditional supporting cast—splits the difference beautifully between old-school Rioja and a fresher, more polished style. Ripe red and black cherry lead, layered with vanilla, sweet spice, cedar, and a savory hint of leather and dried herb from time in oak. The palate is medium- to full-bodied and smooth, with fine-grained tannins and bright acidity keeping it balanced and lively. Approachable now with a short decant, but with the structure to develop over the next 5 to 10 years. Elegant, food-friendly, and a benchmark Reserva—pour it with lamb, roast pork, or a good jamón.

Price: $27.99

2018 Launois "Helia" Rosé Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A gorgeous grower rosé with charm and precision in equal measure. Fresh strawberry and red cherry lead, accented by citrus, white flowers, and a touch of brioche. The palate is bright and delicate, with fine bubbles, crisp acidity, and a clean, mineral finish. Elegant and food-friendly—a rosé for sipping and for the table alike.

Price: $74.99

2017 Launois "Helia" Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A single-vintage Grand Cru statement from a strong Chardonnay year. Ripe orchard fruit and citrus mingle with brioche, hazelnut, and deep chalky minerality. The palate is juicy and generous yet chiseled, with vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish. A concentrated, age-worthy Blanc de Blancs that shows just how good Le Mesnil Chardonnay can be.

Price: $79.99

Launois "Veuve Clemence" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A refined all-Chardonnay cuvée with a touch more richness and depth. Aromas of poached pear, lemon curd, brioche, and toasted almond unfold gracefully. The palate is creamy yet taut, its chalky backbone keeping everything fresh and focused through a long finish. Elegant and vinous—Blanc de Blancs with real presence.

Price: $44.99

Launois "Cuvée Réservée" Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Grand Cru Chardonnay from an esteemed Le Mesnil grower, and a steal at this price. Lemon, green apple, and white flowers lead into a chalky, saline palate with real Côte des Blancs character. Fine bubbles and crisp acidity carry a clean, mineral finish. Precise, elegant, and a benchmark entry point into grower Blanc de Blancs.

Price: $39.99

Ariston Aspasie "Cépages d'Antan" Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

The prestige bottling, and a fascinating one—a co-planted, co-pressed, co-fermented field blend from a single vineyard. The result is a wine of striking energy: intense citrus, orchard fruit, toasted grain, and a deep, savory minerality. The palate is high-toned and bright, tightly structured, with laser-cut acidity and remarkable length. Ambitious, distinctive grower Champagne for the serious collector.

Price: $119.99

2014 Ariston Aspasie Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A vintage grower Champagne with an airy, refined style and lovely complexity. An even blend of the three grapes shows baked apple, citrus, toasted brioche, and a deep wet-stone minerality. The palate is elegant and precise, with fine bubbles and a long, chalky finish. Poised and characterful—a beautiful expression of the house style with great mineral drive.

Price: $49.99

Ariston Aspasie Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

All-Chardonnay elegance from a top small grower. Lemon zest, white peach, and white flowers lead into a taut, chalk-driven palate with a creamy mid-palate for balance. Fine bubbles and crisp acidity carry a long, mineral finish. Precise, refreshing, and deeply satisfying—a delicious Blanc de Blancs that keeps you coming back.

Price: $44.99

Ariston Aspasie "Réserve" Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A grower gem that overdelivers at this price. A Chardonnay-led blend rounded out with Pinot and Meunier gives aromas of pear, lemon, and fresh-baked bread with a nutty undertone. The palate is round and generous, balanced by bright acidity and a clean, dry finish. Charming, versatile, and a genuine value in grower Champagne.

Price: $37.99

Baron-Fuenté "7" Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

The house’s ambitious cuvée, built on a blend of all three grapes and extended lees aging for real depth. Layers of baked apple, toasted brioche, roasted nuts, and candied citrus unfold slowly. The palate is rich and vinous but kept lively by firm acidity, finishing long and savory. A serious Champagne that rewards a proper glass and a little attention.

Price: $59.99

WE: 93

JS: 91

2018 Baron-Fuenté "Rebelle" Brut Nature Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Zero dosage done right—clean, precise, and nothing to hide behind. An equal Chardonnay-Meunier split gives it both cut and flesh: green apple, white flowers, and citrus zest over a chalky, saline core. The palate is bone-dry and taut, all bright fruit and mineral tension through a crisp finish. A transparent, characterful bottle for drinkers who want purity over polish.

Price: $49.99

Baron-Fuenté "Quinconce" Brut Champagne (formerly Esprit)

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

A step up in polish and complexity, this three-grape blend brings real balance to the glass. Orchard fruit and lemon curd mingle with brioche, almond, and a hint of honey from time on the lees. The palate is generous yet fresh, with a creamy texture and a lively, mineral finish. A crowd-pleasing, food-friendly Champagne that’s easy to love.

Price: $39.99

Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

An honest, characterful grower Champagne and a benchmark house-pour value. Fresh apple, pear, and citrus lead into a toasty, bread-dough note that adds depth. The palate is round and approachable with a fine bead and a clean, dry finish. Easygoing and versatile—perfect for a party or an everyday pour that punches above its price.

Price: $29.99

JS: 90

2023 MAAL "NN" Clarete Malbec Mendoza

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

The category of "chillable red" is hotter than ever, no pun intended, and the NN Malbec from MAAL fits into this somewhat elusive category perfectly. Pale ruby red in color, with bright juicy fruit notes on the nose – Bing cherry, strawberry, plum – this wine has little in common with the typical oaked style of Malbec that is widely available. In fact, this wine sees no oak at all, just very gentle handling and a brief period of aging in stainless steel to preserve the fruit aromatics. Served with a slight chill, it has all of the fresh aromatics of a rosé wine, but with more body and a subtle texture that make it excellent with food. This wine is so fun and flavorsome – grab a bottle, chill it down in the fridge and enjoy on a warm day!

Price: $19.99

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2021 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Marques de Murrieta produces some of the most elegant wines in Rioja, and the 2021 Reserva might just be one of their finest releases to date. The 2021 vintage in this part of Spain was slightly cooler, and the harvest was later than average, so the resulting wine has a gorgeous sense of restraint and finesse, with an emphasis on dried floral notes and bright red fruit. This is unmistakably Rioja in the glass, with classic aromas of cedar, leather and tobacco leaf, but there’s also a freshness on the palate, and the acidity feels bright and energetic, directing the wine into a long finish. Two years spent aging in American oak, followed by several months in concrete, lend additional savory flavors and well-integrated, supple tannins. After 15 minutes or so in the glass, the wine expands aromatically, adding in violet, faint rose petal, and green herbal notes. This is such a pretty, sophisticated style of Rioja and a wine that firmly contradicts anyone who might think Rioja is too earthy or rustic for their palate. At well under $30, this wine is also a stupendous value compared to most other classic wine regions of the world – you’d be hard pressed to find another wine with this level of pedigree and finesse for such a modest price.

Price: $27.99

2021 Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja

By: Alex Pross | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

I have always loved the Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja because it consistently ranks among the greatest values in all of Rioja. Vintage after vintage, it delivers the perfect balance of classic Rioja character, impeccable craftsmanship, and exceptional value. The bouquet is beautifully expressive, offering aromas of warm spice, ripe red fruits, earth, and crushed minerals. On the palate, vibrant red and black cherry fruit is layered with subtle sweet oak, savory spice, and finely structured tannins, creating a wine that is both polished and immensely satisfying. Whether you're a longtime Rioja enthusiast or simply searching for an outstanding everyday red, this is a bottle that overdelivers in every way. Lovers of classic Rioja—and a great bargain—will find plenty to love here.

Price: $27.99

Binder's Stash Distilled By Willett 7 Year Old "Single Barrel #2115" Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Another ridiculously good barrel from our friends at Stoddard Spirits. Bill Binder is one of those guys whom everybody simply loves. His genuine love for this business is infectious, his legitimacy as an arbiter of taste is unquestionable, and his ability to connect with people is unparalleled. While he cut his teeth behind the bar, he is the ultimate front-of-house curator, making everyone who crosses his path feel welcome and special. So it is no surprise that his good name and equally good intentions have brought about one of the most remarkable partnerships this industry has ever seen. There are brands that have claimed to source whiskey from the famed Willett Distillery, but the mere public mention of that relationship could be enough to bring it to an end. Willett is fiercely protective of its trade name and contractual obligations. They have certainly created collaborative releases before, but never have they allowed their name to be used in association with products sold under another brand. It is therefore a significant coup that Bill and his team have secured access to this incredible source. Even more interesting is that the barrels they are sourcing represent some of Willett’s most prized and unusual experiments. This wonderful bourbon is proof that some of the experimental mashbills produced at Willett can occasionally outshine even the best Estate stocks. I honestly cannot remember a seven-year-old WFE tasting this good, although this whiskey remains distinctly outside the normal Willett profile. That is likely why it was never adopted as a core expression, rather than because of any issue with its quality or character. I think I’m ready. The color is a full, shimmering auburn (1.5). The nose, admittedly after the bottle had been open for a week and was already one-quarter gone, is extremely expressive, showing signs of maturity well beyond the age statement. Deep red cherry compote, stunning whipped caramel sauce, gingersnaps, hipster light-roast coffee, sarsaparilla bark, kola nut, sandalwood, and nutmeg all come pouring from the glass. On the palate, the red fruit dominates at first, with a juiciness that completely subdues the tannins. More stone fruit emerges through the midpalate alongside strong baking spice, strawberry candy, and exotic wood notes. The back end dries up beautifully, keeping the whiskey from feeling overly confectionary, while the tiniest hint of earthy, almost Wild Turkey-like funk provides balance. The lengthy finish brings back the clove-driven spice and a seemingly endless wave of candied red fruit. This barrel is both extremely distinctive and genuinely distinguished. A casual observer who does not understand the extraordinary care that went into crafting this special bourbon might scoff at the price-to-age ratio. For the initiated, who understand just how compelling even these younger barrels can be, the quality and potential here will be impossible to ignore.

Price: $250.00

Probitas "Green Label" Coffey And Pot Still Blended Rum (750ml)

By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

The Probitas Rum brand is the single most interesting thing coming out of the Caribbean right now. The simple truth about the rum industry is that a huge amount of the apparatus involved in producing rum exists outside its primary region of origin. There are undoubtedly economic reasons for dispersing the production network, especially given the cost of importing raw materials and equipment to islands far from the markets where these products are most popular. Still, there is something deeply unusual about the fact that spirits distilled in the Caribbean, but aged and bottled in Europe, can continue to be considered Caribbean rum. The Scots would certainly never allow something so ridiculous. Yet the decentralized nature of the industry is also a huge part of its success, and there seems to be little hope of changing the broader systemic issues surrounding rum production. The best we can hope for is that great producers, like the wonderful Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, create products that reshape the marketplace and challenge the status quo. Richard Seale, already an iconoclastic force in the industry, seems poised to do just that. I have always said that the rum industry follows the leader, and without a leader willing to challenge accepted norms, we will never see rum break out in the way it should. While the category may still be led in volume and dollars by the large multinational brands, its spiritual and intellectual leader is clearly Mr. Seale. His powerful vision for what rum, and Bajan rum in particular, should be offers a model for every quality producer to follow. It gives us hope that a better industry and better rum can take center stage in a true renaissance for the category. This product represents one huge step in that direction. Challenging the dogmatic anti-additive brigade to do a little soul-searching, Richard has created a blended dark rum using traditional methods that simply outperforms nearly everything in the category at an absolutely stupendous price. By carefully curating every element, they have created the new king of dark rum. From the selection of barrels and the precision of the blending to the coloring performed in-house, every detail feels perfectly proportioned. Here we go! The color is a stunning burnt umber (1.7). The nose begins with a beautiful combination of sweet woody caramel, dense baking spice, and tense rum funk, although at a considerably lower intensity than the Probitas White. Further aeration brings out burnt butter, raisiny dark fruit, and old leather. On the palate, it is powerful and rich, balanced by a lip-smacking juiciness that gives it a profoundly moreish quality. The funk takes a back seat to beautifully developed sweet fruit and honeyed character. Sipping it neat is perfectly enjoyable and makes its obvious quality immediately apparent, but there is no question that this rum was intended to be mixed. It succeeds everywhere the Probitas White occasionally fell slightly flat. I love that product in a funky Daiquiri, but it can sometimes feel muddled in a Mai Tai. This absolutely demolishes the competition as a base for that kind of drink. If you are ever considering mixing a rum-based cocktail and have not already grabbed one of these, you are clearly not maximizing your bar game. It is okay. You still have time!

Price: $32.99

2025 Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini Greece

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Like Helen of Troy, Sigalas is the wine that launched a thousand ships — mostly ships headed to Santorini. Sigalas remains one of the benchmark producers on the island, and the quality has always been superb. The 2025 vintage saw devastatingly low yields, but we were fortunate to secure a healthy allocation thanks to our long-standing relationship with the importer. I recently featured Sigalas at a staff training, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. It's always been a favorite, but the 2025 showed impressively well. One note a colleague shared really resonated with me — the wine's texture was unlike anything he'd tasted before, with nothing quite to reference it against. I kept going back to it myself, and it caught my eye — or should I say palate — too. It has a glycerol texture that's somehow sharp and round all at once. Hard to put into words, but the sensation was incredible - like a distillation of the terroir. This is a young Sigalas that will only benefit from time in bottle, but right now that gorgeous density is accompanied by flavors of roasted peach, watermelon rind, wet rock, watercress, apple jelly. So much happening already, and so much more still to come from this classic.

Price: $74.99

2024 Akra Chryssos Santorini Greece

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

I had the great fortune to visit Santorini last year, and one of my favorite stops was with Spyros Chryssos. Spyros comes from one of the island's great grower families, supplying fruit for years to top producers including Hatzidakis. Only in the last few years has he begun vinifying his own grapes, and it's a revelation. I tasted a lineup that included one of his first vintages, 2018, and was blown away by how much the wine had gained in bottle — but all of his new releases showed real proof of concept. Spyros is someone to watch, and this is a producer worth seeking out. His regular Santorini bottling comes only from his privately owned vineyards — many producers on the island rely on long-term contracts with other growers — and everything is farmed organically, with no chemical inputs. Handled entirely in stainless steel and aged on fine lees, this is a wine of real tension and nuance: citrus rind, roasted apple, crushed rock. It's everything I want from a Santorini white. Given its ageability, this is a keeper — stunning now, and it should be a true showstopper in just a few more years.

Price: $85.00

2023 Akra Chryssos "Nykteri" Assyrtiko Santorini Greece

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Santorini produces a style of white called Nykteri, and its rules are looser than people assume — a minimum alcohol level and a later harvest, which nearly all Santorini wines meet anyway. The one rule with real teeth is a minimum three months in barrel. Traditionally that's led producers to over-age their Nykteris into nutty, oxidative territory. Akra Chryssos goes the other way. This is as vibrant and lush as the category gets — sourced entirely from 100+ year old vines on one of the island's top sites, it delivers a real symphony: passion fruit, pineapple, dried pear, crème brûlée, lime leaf. Santorini's signature minerality carries the finish and melts seamlessly into toasty oak. It may not show the typicity people expect from Assyrtiko, but this is next-level work — and worth holding a few more years before drinking with real pleasure.

Price: $89.99

2023 Antech "Emotion" Extra Brut Rosé Crémant de Limoux

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/15/2026 | Send Email

Antech makes several exceptional cuvées, and while Eugénie remains one of our top sellers, Emotion is personally the one closest to my heart. The Antech family has always been welcoming. We were working with them even before I took over buying their category, and they were one of the first producers to host me at their winery in Limoux. The region has actually been producing sparkling wine longer than Champagne—though Limoux didn't adopt secondary fermentation until much later. Before that, winemakers there used the Méthode Ancestrale, where fermentation finishes in the bottle, and the region became known for sweeter, brighter styles. By the time we started working with Antech over twenty years ago, they had honed in on their bubbles and were huge champions of this rosé. For me, it went with everything—food-friendly, great on its own, and always appreciated at every party or event I brought it to for its expressive, classy profile. This character-driven rosé still transcends its price point, delivering some of the best quality-to-price ratio of any sparkling wine—across all categories, not just rosé. White cherry, Red Delicious apple, and a touch of raspberry unfold on a slightly fuller-bodied frame, carrying through with delicious brioche notes and surprising length and presence on the palate. Since the winery lowered their dosage over the last couple of years, shifting toward Extra Brut styles, the wines have developed better tension while expressing more of the autolytic qualities I love in a great sparkling wine. Simply put: there is no other non-Champagne rosé that offers this level of character at this price point.

Price: $18.99

JD: 90

2025 Château Les Valentines "Le Caprice de Clementine" Côtes de Provence Rosé

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/13/2026 | Send Email

I've been fortunate to know Gilles and Pascale Pons, the proprietors of Château les Valentines, for well over a decade. From the very beginning, I was drawn to the purity and restraint of their wines. Their estate lies in La Londe-les-Maures, on the Mediterranean side of the Côtes de Provence, where schist soils produce rosés with remarkable tension and minerality. Just a few miles from the sea, the vineyards benefit from cooling maritime breezes that impart a subtle saline edge, while the family's commitment to certified organic farming allows this exceptional terroir to speak with even greater clarity. The first wine they ever poured for me was Caprice des Clémentines. Named after their then-young daughter—now in her mid-twenties—it was conceived as an introduction to the estate's style, blending fruit from their own vineyards with carefully selected partner growers' parcels. It was an instant favorite with both our staff and customers. Over the past few vintages, however, the wine has become entirely estate grown, and the added precision and character are unmistakable. When Gilles and Pascale parted ways with their national importer, I asked if they would consider joining our Direct Import program. Fortunately, they said yes, and for the past several years Château les Valentines has become a new cornerstone of our Provence portfolio. They embody exactly what we look for: a family-owned estate farming responsibly, producing wines that clearly express their place, and delivering exceptional value vintage after vintage. The new Caprice is an even blend of Grenache and Cinsault, bursting with notes of wild strawberry, papaya, nectarine, and wet stone. The balance is what keeps me coming back. Bright acidity, a gentle mineral streak, and an effortless freshness make it a wine that shines at the table. During my recent visit to the estate, I enjoyed it with several meals, but my favorite moment came before dinner at Gilles and Pascale's home. A simple platter of crudités, a few friends gathered on the patio, and a chilled bottle of Caprice were all it took to remind me why this wine has remained one of my perennial Provence favorites.

Price: $18.99

2025 Domaine la Chapelle Saint Victor Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/13/2026 | Send Email

Colombe and La Chapelle Saint Victor often arrive in tandem and Chapelle has always been the more terroir-driven sibling. Where La Colombe emphasizes fruit, Chapelle leans into precision and minerality. Crisp Red Delicious apple, citrus zest, and subtle wild herbs are framed by a streak of limestone-driven freshness that carries through the finish. There's an understated complexity here that makes it equally enjoyable on its own or alongside food. Pair it with grilled seafood, Niçoise salad, or simply a warm evening outdoors, and it's easy to understand why this has become one of the defining wines of our Provence program.

Price: $14.99

2025 Domaine la Colombe Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/13/2026 | Send Email

Rosé season never quite feels official until La Colombe hits our shelves. Bright, expressive, and endlessly drinkable, the 2025 delivers everything we've come to expect from one of our most popular Direct Imports. Juicy white peach, ripe strawberry, and fresh watermelon lead the way, while a burst of citrus keeps everything lively and refreshing. There's a beautiful balance between generous fruit and crisp acidity that makes often makes this the first bottle to disappear from the table a little too quickly. Whether you're headed to the beach, firing up the grill, or simply looking for the perfect porch wine, La Colombe continues to set the standard for everyday Provence rosé.

Price: $13.99

2023 Domaine Fournier Pére et Fils "Les Belles Vignes" Sancerre

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/13/2026 | Send Email

Domaine Fournier has built its reputation on producing some of Sancerre's finest site-specific, soil-driven wines, with Les Belles Vignes serving as the flagship expression of the appellation. Like all white Sancerre, it is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, but what makes this bottling so compelling is that it blends fruit from Sancerre's three great soil types: Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian marl), Caillottes (Oxfordian limestone), and Silex (flint). The domaine has earned consistent critical acclaim over the years, and the 2023 vintage was recognized as one of the top Sauvignon Blancs at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The 2023 is a beautiful introduction to Fournier's style, capturing the character of each terroir in a seamless whole. The Terres Blanches contributes richness, texture, and structure, with flavors of ruby red grapefruit and kumquat. The Caillottes lifts the wine with freshness and vibrant acidity, adding hints of passion fruit and a subtle tropical edge. Finally, the Silex delivers the signature flinty minerality and a delicate smoky note reminiscent of struck flint. Individually, each soil brings something distinctive, but together they create a Sancerre that is wonderfully balanced, layered, and complete. As the importer prepares to transition to the new vintage, they offered us an exceptional opportunity on the remaining 2023 vintage. Normally retailing around $40, we're able to offer this outstanding Sancerre at a throwback price of just $29.99. Finding this level of quality at under $30 has become increasingly rare, especially in today's Sancerre market. Whether you're already a fan of the appellation or simply looking for one of the best Sauvignon Blanc values of the summer, this is a bottle worth stocking up on before it disappears.

Price: $29.99

DC: 95

JS: 91

WE: 90

2009 Lilian Ladouys, St-Estèphe

By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 7/11/2026 | Send Email

One of the standout values of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage, I didn’t expect to see any more of this vintage of Lilian Ladouys in meaningful quantity ever again. That’s why I snapped this up the moment I found it earlier this year. For many, 2009 was a benchmark for the estate—an intersection of a brilliant Northern Médoc vintage and an estate hitting its stride, resulting in a scintillating, delicious, and undeniable wine. I wasn’t patient enough to let the case I bought En Primeur last through the following decade, but every bottle showed tremendous potential, and it’s a joy to revisit it at this stage. The aromatics are bountiful, with deep cassis, blackberry, graphite, and thyme. The palate is pure and expressive, built around a core of red cherry, terrific texture, and well‑judged tannins. Beautifully evolved yet still packed with fruit, it’s a charming wine that will cruise through the next ten years, but is as irresistible now as it has ever been. I don’t know if these are the last bottles around, but I’ll cherish them as if they are—and I’m thrilled to share this brilliant St‑Estèphe at fifteen years on.

Price: $44.99

2025 Craggy Range "Te Muna" Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 7/10/2026 | Send Email

It's rare to find a wine that can claim to be amongst the best in its country while still offering value. The 2025 Craggy Range “Te Muna” Sauvignon Blanc is exactly that: it is one of only two New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs to earn 97 points at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards, yet it remains remarkably affordable. This wine is fresh, crisp and clean, with aromas of white peach, ripe citrus, and juicy passionfruit. The palate follows with notes of mandarin, grapefruit zest, and subtle hints of fresh green herbs over a core of stony minerality. Vibrant acidity provides energy and precision, carrying the wine to a long, bone-dry finish that is both refreshing and focused. There is plenty of fruit here, but it is delivered with restraint and elegance rather than overt exuberance, allowing the wine’s terroir-driven character to shine through. While Marlborough remains the country’s best-known region for the variety, Martinborough, on the North Island, offers a compelling alternative, producing wines with greater mineral intensity and savory complexity. The 2025 Te Muna is a brilliant example of what makes this region so distinctive. Impeccably styled, with exceptional balance, texture, and complexity that stands comfortably alongside New Zealand’s best examples, this is a Sauvignon Blanc that sets the bar for others to follow.

Price: $21.99

DC: 97

WE: 93

VN: 90

2024 Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough

By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 7/10/2026 | Send Email

A dry Sauvignon Blanc from Martinborough at the southern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, the second label of Palliser Estate. Cooler, more maritime than Marlborough, the region gives a slightly more restrained, textural take on the grape. Expect passionfruit, fresh-cut grass, and grapefruit with a green herbal lift, crisp acidity, and a clean, zesty finish. Vibrant, easy-drinking, and a steal at $19.99.

Price: $19.99

SK: 93

2021 Newton "The Puzzle" Spring Mountain Bordeaux Blend

By: Thomas Zacharia | Review Date: 7/10/2026 | Send Email

The 2021 Puzzle is Newton's mountain Cabernet blend at its most generous, dense and dark. It pours rich and dark, chocolate and mocha lifting out of the glass, before turning soft and fabulously friendly on the palate. Chalky dark fruit abounds, with a generous, almost decadent finish. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon from Newton's high volcanic sites, filled out with the a supporting cast of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

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2021 La Gerla "La Pieve" Brunello di Montalcino

By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 7/9/2026 | Send Email

While most collectors know La Gerla for their elegant "Vigna gli Angeli" from the northern slopes, the "La Pieve" is the insider’s secret weapon—a single-vineyard Cru that showcases the powerful, brooding side of the estate. Sourced exclusively from their holding in Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the warm southern sector of Montalcino, this wine offers a striking counterpoint to the ethereal style of the north. The 2021 vintage is nothing short of majestic here. The vines, planted in 1997, have reached a level of maturity that translates into incredible depth and complexity. The nose is intense and captivating, offering layers of dark wild cherry, black plum, and blood orange, all framed by the signature savory herbs and balsamic notes that define the Castelnuovo terroir.

Price: $119.99

KO: 100

Longmorn 18 year old Speyside Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

I am completely in love with Longmorn, but the distillery has been sadly absent from our shelves for many years. We used to do exceptionally well with the well-priced 16-year, which was creamy, delicious, and easy to recommend. Eventually, though, the price went wild, and then the whisky was discontinued altogether. When the owners relaunched the brand, they got so much right: a limited-release 18-year-old, non-chill filtered, cask strength, small batch whisky from one of Speyside’s great underappreciated distilleries. There was only one problem: the price was absolutely insane. Nearly $300! Now, at more than half off, we are getting serious about this one. Apparently, this is the last discount they will be offering on the product, but who cares? If the price keeps going down, we will keep reloading. Let’s have a go. The color is burnished gold (1.1). The nose is absolutely classic Longmorn: rich roasted vanilla, a huge pan of roasted fruits, persimmon, pear, and pineapple, and dense, zingy barrel spice with galangal, cinnamon, more vanilla, and clove. With water, it opens toward Seville orange peel and fresh-baked biscuits, though the core remains firmly centered on roasted fruits and earthy spice. The texture is full-bodied and almost thick, with wildflower honey, wax fruit, roasted malt, dark chocolate, and buttercream. It absolutely loves a splash of water, softening and broadening in a wonderful way without losing its depth. This is still a special luxury whisky, but at this price it feels extremely fair rather than sort of silly and over the top. If you love Longmorn or Speyside whisky in general, this is an easy choice.

Price: $140.00

2021 Casanova di Neri "Giovanni Neri" Brunello di Montalcino

By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

This is the newest jewel in the crown, a tribute to the founder of the estate. Sourced from a unique vineyard in the Sesta zone with vines that are over 50 years old, the "Giovanni Neri" offers a completely different expression than the Tenuta Nuova. If Tenuta Nuova is the power of the south, Giovanni Neri is the soul and history of the estate. It feels more "classic" in its profile, focusing on high-toned aromatics and finesse. The nose is soaring and complex, with notes of wild strawberry, blood orange, rose petal, and white pepper. On the palate, it is incredibly tense and vibrant, with a distinct, stony minerality that speaks to the old vines. The tannins are fine-grained and chalky, providing a vertical structure that drives the finish on and on. It is a profound, intellectual Brunello that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the region's absolute best. A rare and special wine.

Price: $329.99

JD: 98

JS: 98

VN: 96

2025 Domaine Fournier Pére et Fils "Les Belles Vignes" Sancerre

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

Domaine Fournier, known for its signature site-specific and soil-driven Sancerres, has afforded us the opportunity to feature its flagship cuvée, Les Belles Vignes, in this month's club. Like all white Sancerre, it is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, but what makes this wine special is that it represents an alliance of the appellation's three great soil types: Terres Blanches (Kimmeridgian marl), Caillottes (Oxfordian limestone), and Silex (flint). Each terroir contributes something unique. Terres Blanches provides weight and structure, Caillottes brings freshness and vibrant fruit, while Silex adds minerality and a subtle savory character. When these three elements come together, the result is often greater than the sum of its parts—a wine that captures the complete expression of Sancerre rather than the personality of a single site. The result is a wonderfully balanced Sauvignon Blanc with bright aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest, white peach, and fresh herbs layered over a chalky, flinty backbone that keeps the wine focused and energetic. There is both precision and depth here, with each soil lending its own distinctive voice to the final blend. This is the style that has made Sancerre one of the world's great white wines. Whether paired with freshly shucked oysters, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, or a classic Loire goat cheese, this wine will shine at the table.

Price: $34.99

2025 Château Les Valentines "Le Grande Huit" Côtes de Provence la Londe Rosé

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

Le Grand Huit is a blend of Cinsault and Mourvèdre sourced from some of the estate's oldest vineyards, with vines averaging around 60 years of age. Cinsault contributes freshness, lift, and bright red fruit, while Mourvèdre adds structure and depth. It's no coincidence that Mourvèdre is the backbone of the great rosés of Bandol—it's a variety that gives rosé the ability to gain complexity with a little bottle age. The wine opens with notes of white peach, dried strawberry, and pamplemousse, followed by a gentle kiss of sea salt and a hint of bay leaf. It has the concentration to enjoy on its own, but it really comes alive at the table. A spread of Mediterranean mezze would be hard to beat, though grilled seafood or herb-roasted chicken would be equally at home alongside this beautifully balanced rosé.

Price: $34.99

2024 Julien Pilon "Le Bruit des Vagues" Collines Rhodannienes Blanc

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

Julien Pilon began his wine career working alongside some of the Northern Rhône's greats, including Yves Cuilleron and Pierre-Jean Villa, where he learned the nuances of each of the region's celebrated crus. When he launched his own domaine, he started modestly—purchasing fruit from trusted growers and making wine in his parents' garage. More than fifteen years later, he now farms many of his own vineyards, continues to work with longtime grower partners, and has built an impressive winery just outside the village of Condrieu. Each of Julien's cuvées carries a personal story, drawing inspiration from meaningful moments and the people who have shaped his life. One of my favorites, Mon Grand-Père était Limonadier, pays tribute to his grandfather, who sold soft drinks. Le Bruit des Vagues—"The Sound of the Waves"—looks back on Julien's years living in the seaside village of Collioure. The name perfectly captures the quiet, coastal inspiration behind the wine. A blend of 70% Marsanne and 30% Roussanne, Le Bruit des Vagues showcases just how well these two varieties complement one another. Layers of ripe peach and nectarine are framed by a subtle touch of marzipan from aging in large oak barrels, while a wet stone minerality keeps the wine focused and fresh. It has the richness to stand up to comforting dishes like blanquette de veau, but I might be even more tempted to pour it alongside crispy fried chicken and a bright, vinegary slaw. Sometimes the simplest pairings are the most satisfying.

Price: $24.99

2024 Domaine Fournier Pére et Fils "Côtes de Morogues" Menetou-Salon

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

For those who read my regular articles, you probably know I'm a fan of Sancerre's satellite appellations. What exactly are the satellites? These neighboring regions share many of the same geological foundations as Sancerre and are planted predominantly to the same noble grape—Sauvignon Blanc. The most famous is Pouilly-Fumé, directly across the Loire River, but appellations like Quincy, Reuilly, Coteaux du Giennois, and today's featured region, Menetou-Salon, have become some of the Loire's best sources for exceptional value. In fact, Menetou-Salon is the only satellite appellation that directly borders Sancerre—you could almost imagine the appellation continuing seamlessly across the boundary. Much of Menetou-Salon is planted on Terres Blanches, the same calcareous marl rich in fossilized oyster shells that forms one of Sancerre's three great soil types, alongside Caillottes (limestone) and Silex (flint). While Terres Blanches accounts for only about a third of Sancerre's vineyards, it consistently produces some of the region's most structured and age-worthy wines. It's no surprise that the same soils give Menetou-Salon wines their signature depth and texture. Domaine Fournier is best known for its outstanding collection of single-terroir Sancerres, but the family also farms one of Menetou-Salon's finest vineyards, the Côte des Morogues, where Terres Blanches and clay dominate the landscape. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc with impressive concentration and weight, offering layers of ripe grapefruit, passion fruit, and wild thyme, all wrapped around a beautifully mineral core. Clean, precise, and remarkably expressive, it's another reminder that some of the Loire's best values are often found just beyond Sancerre's borders.

Price: $24.99

DC: 93

2025 Terra Santa Île de Beauté Rosé Corsica

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

Corsica still feels like one of France's last undiscovered destinations. While many travelers flock to Provence or the Riviera, the island remains refreshingly untouched by mass tourism. Towering mountains plunge into the Mediterranean, creating some of the most spectacular scenery in France—and an equally compelling place to enjoy the local wines and cuisine. Corsica's two signature red grapes are Sciaccarellu and Niellucciu, descendants of the Italian varieties Mammolo and Sangiovese, respectively. While both are capable of producing complex, age-worthy reds, they also make wonderfully distinctive rosés with a character that's unmistakably Corsican. Terra Santa has been one of our favorite value rosés since we first introduced it several years ago. A blend of 50% Sciaccarellu, 25% Niellucciu, and 25% Grenache, it is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and purity. Bright aromas of wild strawberry mingle with hints of Mediterranean herbs and a gentle touch of sea spray. It's the kind of rosé that disappears effortlessly on a sunny afternoon, but it has more than enough character to accompany a steaming pot of fresh mussels and a side of crispy fries.

Price: $11.99

K&L's "Faultline" 100 Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

The secret history behind K&L Faultline Indiana Bourbon is one of my most prized memories as a buyer at K&L. Nearly two decades ago, when we first began to deploy a larger-scale strategy for K&L's spirits department, my colleague David Driscoll and I were determined to launch a store label. For years, K&L had sold wine under several private brands, but we had never done the same with spirits. We did not want to simply repackage other people's goods as our own. We would seek out the very best products we could find and bottle them under a label that exemplified our commitment to doing things better. We were drawing a line in the sand, making clear that nothing less would ever go into this special new label. If we couldn't get the quality and price we wanted from our suppliers, we'd create our own products that met the highest standards possible. And thus, Faultline was born. It was a seismic shift in how spirits retailers operated at the time. The name was a tip of the hat to the very real fault lines running beneath our California stores, connecting them in both geological and metaphysical terms. After the success of our first batches of Cognac, gin, single malt, and rum, we knew we had to put a bourbon together. It was not so easy to buy barrels in bulk in those days. While there are old stories of fine MGP rye stocks being offered at ridiculously low prices, the bourbons had already become dear. So when my friend John Little sent us a huge set of samples of great 10- and 7-year-old MGP for Smooth Ambler's single barrel program, I asked how many we could have. He said there were no real limits. After tasting through the set and liking several barrels, but loving none of them, I dumped my samples into a glass to see what would happen. A sort of magic spell was cast at that moment. The beauty of blending revealed itself to me right before my eyes, or more accurately, my nose. Together, the two whiskies simply sang, without any effort or real work. It was an epiphany. With a world of possibilities now open, we began tinkering and blending the lot, selecting certain 10- and 7-year-old barrels and carefully bringing them down to 100 proof. The resulting blend would become a staple on our shelves for the next half decade. But with the sale of Smooth Ambler to Pernod Ricard in 2017, our source dried up. That, in conjunction with the unprecedented bourbon explosion, tabled Faultline Bourbon for many years to come. Now, nearly 10 years later, the cycle begins again: amazing bourbon, available at incredible prices, blended to the flavor profile we have always loved. This rich and complex bourbon does what mature high-rye bourbon can do so well. It melds the sweetness of corn and oak sugars perfectly with the deep, satisfying spice of the barrel. The whole thing is tied up neatly with a bow of beautiful rye character, while the slow proofing we employ adds texture and depth throughout. You might argue about the nuances of this batch or that, but nothing can dethrone Faultline Bourbon as the king of K&L's bourbon shelves.

Price: $39.99

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2024 Rendez-Vous Sauvignon Blanc Touraine by K&L Wine Merchants

By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 7/8/2026 | Send Email

Welcome to the newest addition to our Rendez-Vous collection: Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. Why did we choose Touraine? Simply put, it offers one of the greatest values for Sauvignon Blanc anywhere in the world. The region's clay-limestone and calcareous soils share many similarities with those of its far more famous neighbor a couple of hours to the east—Sancerre. As prices in Sancerre have continued to climb, many of its top producers have turned to Touraine to craft their value-focused wines. We realized we could do the same. So we reached out to one of our longtime partners with a simple proposition: let's take one of our favorite everyday Touraine bottlings and create the next Rendez-Vous. If you've been a fan of Roches Touraine over the years, here's a little secret—you've found it. This wine is the foundation for the project. I've been buying and tasting these wines for well over a decade, and they've never disappointed. The 2024 is everything I look for in Touraine: sleek, vibrant, and mineral-driven, with notes of lemon oil, fresh verbena, and a lightly chalky finish. There's also a subtle tropical lift that I always love in Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. It gives the wine an open, inviting personality that's equally at home on a Tuesday night or at a weekend gathering. That's exactly what Rendez-Vous is meant to be: exceptional quality at an everyday price. One of our goals with this label is to redefine what a daily-drinking wine can be by leveraging the long-standing relationships we've built with outstanding growers to deliver remarkable value without compromise. We hope this new Rendez-Vous earns a permanent place at your table. Santé—we have a feeling we'll be seeing you again soon.

Price: $12.99

2024 Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough

By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 7/7/2026 | Send Email

I taste a lot of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, so it's always exciting when I come across a winery that immediately earns a spot among my favorites. The 2024 Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc, made by esteemed Martinborough winery Palliser, delivers everything I want in a young Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand: zesty citrus flavors, racy acidity, underlying minerality and a clean-as-a-whistle finish. Unlike Marlborough to the south, the climate in Martinborough is slightly warmer and the growing season shorter, leading to more restrained aromatics and a more textural mouthfeel. While the Pencarrow is unmistakably New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, it doesn't overwhelm with pungent flavors. Instead, it offers finesse and balance. Freshly cut green herbs like tarragon, Thai basil and lemon verbena mingle with grapefruit and lime peel notes. The finish is clean and crisp but also lingering, making it a wine that's just as enjoyable with food as it is on its own. Add this one to your summer wine list – it would be perfect well-chilled, either poolside or on the patio!

Price: $19.99

SK: 93

2022 Overshine "Chalone Vineyard" Chalone Pinot Noir

By: Will Blakely | Review Date: 7/7/2026 | Send Email

Another addition to our array of top tier Pinot at yesteryear's prices. This carries all the beautiful characteristics of Chalone vineyard fruit, including vibrant acidity, breadth of fruit, and a refreshing mineral quality. Black cherry, preserved strawberry, and pomegranate mingle with dried herbs and a savory, mineral-laden finish. The sort of wine that has you coming back for more until you realize you need another bottle. Get a few now, because inventory is unlikely to last long.

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2018 Bourdieu No. 1, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 7/7/2026 | Send Email

Is Bourdieu’s No. 1 a classified‑growth killer at a towering 97 points? Probably not. But is it a screaming value—and one of the best legit Bordeaux buys with real bottle age for under $20? For that, I’ll happily give it an easy 97. Scores aside, this is a charmer, a gem, and a delicious find that captures the warmth and generosity of the 2018 vintage while still carrying enough structure to keep everything grounded. The nose is inviting and expressive, layered with ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis, lifted by violet, cedar, and a touch of graphite. The palate is supple and nicely weighted, built around a core of dark berry fruit wrapped in fine, polished tannins. Freshness keeps the wine lively, and the finish brings a satisfying mix of fruit, spice, and subtle minerality. Just like our last parcel, this won’t be around long. It’s a best‑in‑class buy from Bordeaux—and frankly, from anywhere—at this price.

Price: $17.99

DC: 97

2022 Clos Puy Arnaud, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 7/7/2026 | Send Email

I’ve been excited to share this gem from one of Bordeaux’s up‑and‑coming producers, a domaine that’s making undeniably great wines these days—especially in the amplified 2022 vintage. Run by Thierry Valette, who previously worked at both Pavie and Troplong Mondot, Clos Puy Arnaud’s 2022 is the result of years spent building a world‑class operation in the Côtes de Castillon. Focused on the more finessed, precise style now defining the Right Bank, and shaped by the limestone character of the appellation’s best sites, this is a genuine, age‑worthy, and deeply characterful wine. Once again, the 2022 vintage shows its quality, delivering an impressive balance of accessibility, structure, and irresistible charm. It’s no surprise Jane Anson named it her top value buy of last year, especially given its modest retail price. This is one to load up on and enjoy anytime over the next decade or two—just don’t miss it while it’s available, as it stands tall among the best buys in Bordeaux.

Price: $29.99

2022 Newton "Unfiltered" Napa Valley Chardonnay

By: Devin Elting | Review Date: 7/7/2026 | Send Email

Our team found another outstanding value! This Napa Chardonnay offers ripe tropical fruit, a touch of creaminess, and a beautiful flinty character. Vibrant and well-balanced, it captures the warmth of Napa while remaining fresh and never heavy-handed.

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2006 Kathryn Kennedy "Estate" Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Direct Library Release)

By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 7/6/2026 | Send Email

This wine is absolute magic in a bottle - a simply stunning, perfectly aged, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon that can stand toe-to-toe with any challenger. Its local competition would be neighboring Ridge Monte Bello or Mount Eden, and I would happily put this wine side-by-side with an aged Monte Bello without hesitation. It would have no problem rising to the challenge. Run it against the most famous names from Napa Valley, too. Trust me, this is as good as aged California Cabernet gets, period. This is a truly unprecedented opportunity to offer a 20-year-old library release with incredible historical pedigree from one of the most unique and singular vineyards in the country. The price we’re offering is almost too good to be true - $150 less per bottle than the wine is currently selling for elsewhere. I recently drank a bottle of this wine with my family and was floored by the quality, and by the absolutely perfect stage of development it has reached. After 20 years in bottle, the wine still has beautifully rich, pure Cabernet fruit, but it also shows the suave and sophisticated complexity that can only come from graceful aging. The once-formidable mountain tannins are now silky, elegant, and perfectly resolved. Since the 1970s, Kathryn Kennedy’s postage-stamp vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been renowned for powerful, age-worthy, Bordeaux-inspired Cabernet Sauvignon. Since 1981, Kathryn’s son Marty has been crafting the wines, and after Kathryn’s passing in 2009, he continued the legacy of producing exceptional wines from this small but mighty terroir. K&L has long carried these wines. A quick check of our database shows SKUs going all the way back to the 1970s and 1980s. I have known Marty personally since 2010 and have always admired the way he continues to honor his mother’s legacy, producing wines of integrity and quality above all else. Recently, Marty and I struck a deal to sell some parcels of library wine at extra-sharp pricing. I asked him which vintages he thought were particularly compelling right now, and he immediately suggested 2006 as one of the favorite wines of his long career. The bottle he sent me confirmed what I already knew would be a heartfelt recommendation, and here we are with today’s offer. If you enjoy beautifully aged Cabernet, be it from Napa, Bordeaux, or anywhere else, you have to try this wine. If you already know the wines of Kathryn Kennedy and saw the price, you’ve likely already filled your cart. Do not miss this opportunity: perfect provenance, a 20-year library release, and once-in-a-lifetime pricing. Enjoy!

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