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Staff Favorites
| If you’re going to have Robert Parker or Stephen Tanzer over for dinner, selecting a wine they’ve rated highly will be a nice choice. However, when you’re buying wines for yourself, we’d love to see you find wines that match up your unique palate and pocketbook. We have a large staff of friendly and knowledgeable wine professionals that taste hundreds of wines each week. They can put you in touch with bottles that you are likely to love, often at a much lower cost than the highly-rated gems that often see a run-up in price and frequent availability issues. Like any great group of opinionated professionals, our staff has varied tastes themselves. Often our customers will find a particular staff member with a style that corresponds to their own. That concept works extremely well in our retail stores, and this section is our effort to bring you the same online. Don’t get us wrong, we love the highly rated wines from the press and will continue to offer them, but we think you’re missing out if you’re not augmenting those selections with picks from our excellent staff. Here are their favorites. (Click on a name to see their other selections - or to drop them a line.) Cheers! |
Reviews
2010 Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Winery Direct Library Release)
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/29/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/29/2026 | Send Email
After the mild and relatively straightforward 2009 vintage, 2010 was a roller coaster. Heavy rainfall in January and February pushed budbreak back by two to three weeks, and additional rains in May disrupted flowering, leading to a lighter crop with varied cluster and berry sizes. Very cool conditions persisted through June and July, with very little summer heat. Some grape growers, concerned by the slow ripening curve, began pulling leaves to expose clusters directly to the sun. This proved to be a costly mistake when a serious heat wave arrived in late August, causing some fruit to suffer from sunburn and raisining.
Those who stayed the course with a steady hand were rewarded with a long Indian summer, with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s stretching well into September and helping make up for the cool start to the growing season. Overall, the vintage is characterized by intense, dark-fruited wines with serious concentration and a somewhat brooding personality.
That vintage character is certainly on display here in the remarkable 2010 Freemark Abbey Napa Cabernet. Darker-fruited than the 2009, with a little more structure, power, and moodiness, this wine shows rich mulberry, cassis, graphite, and crushed rock at its core. Hints of leather and subtle bottle development are beginning to emerge, but in general the wine remains impressively fresh, dense, and youthful as it approaches 15 years of age in bottle. This is a powerful, deeply expressive Napa Cabernet with plenty of life still ahead.
Price:
$59.95
2024 Gaintza Rosé Getariako Txakolina
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
This Rosé Txakolina bursts from the glass with vibrant aromas of fresh strawberries, watermelon rind, pink grapefruit, and fresh-cut herbs, all framed by the wine's signature subtle spritz on the palate. The palate is light on its feet, zipping along with mouthwatering acidity and a refreshing streak of citrus, creating a wine that's as playful as it is thirst-quenching. There's an unmistakable Atlantic freshness here, with a subtle mineral edge and salinity that adds just enough seriousness beneath all the fun. The delicate natural effervescence gives the wine extra lift, making it dangerously easy to pour another glass. Whether paired with grilled shrimp, fish tacos, or simply enjoyed on a sunny afternoon, this is the kind of bottle that disappears faster than you'd expect.
Price:
$18.99
2021 Frankland Estate Riesling Frankland River Western Australia
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Rachael Ryan | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
If you’re not drinking Australian Riesling yet, why not? Bone dry, citrus-driven, and ultra crisp on the palate, this is Riesling for everyone who thinks they don’t like Riesling. Frankland Estate, located in the remote Frankland River region of Western Australia, is well-known in Australia as a Riesling specialist, producing vintage after vintage of zesty, mouthwateringly delicious examples of the variety, and their 2021 Estate Riesling is another fantastic release. The palate of this wine is packed with freshly squeezed lime, as well as grapefruit zest, Granny Smith apple and subtle jasmine notes. Bracing high acidity leads the wine into a lingering, long finish that is so clean and so fresh. Stony minerality and a slightly textural mouthfeel tie everything together. At well under $20, this is a ridiculously good value – the wine is very drinkable today but also has a quiet sense of austerity and restraint that, in combination with the high density of the citrus fruit notes, promises the ability to continue to age and develop classic aged Riesling aromatics with time. This is simply a superb example of dry Australian Riesling that should not be missed!
2023 Anthill Farms "Campbell Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
The 2023 Anthill Farms "Campbell Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay comes from 20-year-old vines planted on Sonoma’s northwest coast in low-vigor Goldridge soils, yielding just two tons per acre. That’s the focus here: quality, not quantity, with only 280 cases produced. The quality is so striking that I want to call the grower out by name, so hat tip to Steve Campbell.
This wine stopped me in my tracks because there is so much to unpack. I adore wines like this, ethereal shapeshifters where one sensation morphs into another. Just as your palate reaches to grasp the fringe of its cloak, it has already moved on. To me, that signals a wine at the top of its craft, guided by the skilled and thoughtful winemakers at Anthill Farms.
What’s it like? Medium-bodied, with golden apple, leesy notes of laminated pastry, diaphanous layers of vanilla, and a tisane-like impression of fresh lemon balm, followed by finely grated Meyer lemon zest. A briny hint of crushed seashells flitters across the tip of the tongue and lingers into the finish. Serve cool rather than cold and allow it to reveal its exquisite and unmistakable northwest Sonoma Coast character.
2023 Anthill Farms "Jack Hill Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
The 2023 Anthill Farms "Jack Hill Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir isn’t light Burgundian nor bold California in style. It’s unmistakably Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir: beautiful fruit that's brilliantly rendered with a thoughtful touch. The layers unfold with clarity and precision: ripe raspberry, blood orange, hibiscus, and violet, framed by soft suggestions of baking spice and a whisper of cordovan leather subtle enough for polite and discerning palates. It underwent 30% whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts and aged in 30% new French oak barrels. The winemaking at Anthill Farms supports rather than directs, allowing the character of Jack Hill Vineyard to be the star of the show. Bravo!
2018 Billecart-Salmon 250th Anniversary Vintage Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Briochey, fresh, deep, and lovely, this is a serious vintage Champagne that evolved noticeably over the course of the day between tastings. Composed of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, it clearly needs more age to show what it is truly capable of. A must-buy for collectors and fans of Billecart-Salmon who want a bottle with both immediate beauty and long-term potential.
Price:
$119.99
Fallet-Dart "Heres" Brut Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Briochey, round, and simply delicious. A yummy, crowd-friendly Champagne with an easy charm. The soft richness and toasty character make it especially enjoyable for anyone who likes a fuller, more comforting style of Champagne.
Boulard-Bauquaire "Trepail" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Vieilles Vignes
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Fruit-forward, approachable, and easy-drinking. This is a great crowd-pleaser Champagne, perfect for sharing with a wide range of drinkers. It has enough freshness to stay lively while keeping the fruit generous and immediately appealing.
Price:
$44.99
Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Cuvée Gabin" Brut Zero Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Fresh and easy to enjoy, with a clear red apple note at the center. Bright, clean, and charming, this is a straightforward and very pleasant Champagne. Its crisp fruit and gentle profile make it a great bottle for casual drinking or starting a tasting.
Price:
$44.99
Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Les Amoureux" Pinot Blanc Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Very distinctive and aromatic, with tons of floral character, like fresh flower petals, layered with a gentle creaminess. An interesting and expressive Champagne with a unique personality. It stands out for its perfume and softness, offering something a little different from the more classic Chardonnay- or Pinot Noir-driven styles.
Price:
$49.99
2017 Franck Bonville "Belles Voyes" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
A textured and expressive Champagne with nutty depth, bright acidity, and serious structure. Aged in barrique, it shows extra weight and complexity while staying energetic. The oak influence adds breadth and richness without taking away from the wine’s freshness.
Maison 76 Côte des Blancs Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Kai Pedreno | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Creamy, fresh, and lightly briochey, clean and polished Blanc de Blancs with excellent drinkability. A great-value Champagne that overdelivers the price. The balance of freshness and soft texture makes it feel both elegant and very easy to enjoy.
Price:
$44.99
2022 Groth Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
In a world where Napa Valley Cabernet is often over $100, and Oakville Cabernet even more expensive, Groth continues to produce one of the absolute best deals in the region. For the price and quality, there’s practically nothing that can match this wine, especially when you factor in a 95-point score from a top publication.
This bottling combines Groth's estate-grown fruit with fruit from neighboring vineyards with whom they have long-term contracts. The wine is beautifully proportioned, showing lush dark fruit, blackberry, dark cherry, hints of espresso bean, cocoa powder, and toasty oak. Ripe, plush tannins make this wine approachable and easy to pop and pour for just about any occasion. A remarkably complete, delicious, and polished Cabernet for a more-than-fair price. Bravo, Groth!
2023 Anthill Farms "Campbell Ranch" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
This wine was a huge hit with the staff at K&L this week, and we all agreed that Vinous’ Billy Norris absolutely nailed the tasting note, calling it “West Sonoma Coast in a glass” in his 95-point review.
This racy, fresh, vibrant Chardonnay comes from a very cool vineyard site in the hamlet of Annapolis, on the far northern end of the West Sonoma Coast. Most vineyards in this region are only warm enough to ripen fruit because they sit above 1,000 feet elevation, largely above the marine fog. Campbell Ranch, however, sits around 750 feet, meaning it sees many days where fog blankets the vines and may only burn off for a few hours before returning again overnight.
The result is this dynamic, electric wine, bursting with brisk, salty minerals, oyster shell, zesty citrus fruit, hints of just-ripe peach, and split white oak. As it warms in the glass, subtle fresh-baked bread notes add another layer, along with touches of Golden Delicious apple. This is a fantastic Chardonnay that will equally please lovers of Chablis and cool-climate California Chardonnay alike.
Once again, thanks to our Insider’s Advantage program, we’re offering the last few cases of the vintage at a massive 50% discount!
2023 Anthill Farms "Jack Hill Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/26/2026 | Send Email
Jack’s Hill Pinot Noir comes from a small, ultra-cool-climate vineyard on the West Sonoma Coast. This site sits just a few miles from the ocean near Bodega Bay, where the vines are constantly buffeted by cold winds and fog off the Pacific. Temperatures during the growing season very rarely exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and often hover around 65-70 even on a “warm,” sunny day. The long, extended growing season allows for tremendous flavor development in this pure, elegant, bright-fruited Pinot Noir.
The nose is full of red berries, dried flowers, baking spice, sassafras, and hints of dry, dusty earth. Very vibrant and focused on the palate, with just the subtlest hint of oak framing the pomegranate and raspberry fruit. Savory, woodsy spice and whole-cluster stem notes add further intrigue. What a beautiful bottle of Pinot Noir, and what an exceptional price - 50% off thanks to our Insider’s Advantage program.
2021 Quinta de Saes Tinto Dão
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/25/2026 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/25/2026 | Send Email
2021 Quinta de Saes Tinto Dão is a blend of native grapes, approximately 25% Touriga Naçional, 25% Alfrocheiro, 25% Jaen, and 25% Tinta Pinheira. It underwent wild yeast fermentation in stainless steel vats, then aged for 18 months in second- and third-use large format French oak barriques. It’s super easy to love—notes of pomegranate, hibiscus, plum, and rose with a whisper of baking spices and a fine ribbon of flint in the finish. Reminds me of a young red Burgundy. It needs a little bit of air, so give it a few spins and some time in your glass before diving in. The price on this speaks to the talent of our Western Hemisphere wine buyer, not only for selecting it but negotiating a fantastic price. I know I'll be taking home a few bottles for weeknight sipping.
2025 Domaine Petroni Corse Rosé
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/25/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/25/2026 | Send Email
For over a decade now, I have received more emails about the Petroni rosé than any other wine in the category. "When does the new vintage arrive?" Well, it's finally here, and once again, it does not disappoint.
The 2025 release is generous and expressive, showcasing notes of nectarine, passion fruit, and wild strawberry. A kiss of salinity and vibrant acidity provide balance and freshness. While unmistakably character-driven, it remains effortlessly approachable, always inviting another return to the glass.
The only time I've visited Corsica, a stop at Petroni's vineyards was high on my list. Perched above the nearby lagoon, the vineyards overlooked the water on a damp, cool day just after harvest. Everything was still green and lush, and the beauty of the site left a lasting impression.
That trip remains one of my favorite sourcing experiences, and Petroni continues to stand among my most rewarding discoveries. Year after year, this rosé reminds me exactly why.
Price:
$14.99
2021 Groth "Oakcross" Oakville Proprietary Red
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Woodhouse | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
A deal many months in the making has finally come through - and it was well worth the wait! I visited Groth Estate back in November of 2025 and had the chance to walk the vineyard with owner Suzanne Groth and winemaker Ted Henry. We tasted through the entire lineup, including a few lovely library wines, and I was thoroughly impressed across the board. However, in my mind, there was one absolute standout: the 2021 Groth “Oakcross” Proprietary Red.
Ted explained that the wine was made in homage to the original name of the estate, first planted in the 1970s before it became known as Groth. The blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Reserve Block, situated right along Conn Creek, combined with a generous dollop of Merlot at 34% and a splash of Petit Verdot at 3%. It’s a truly Bordeaux-inspired composition that perfectly melds the powerful, muscular fruit of Oakville Cabernet with wonderful mid-palate buoyancy and plushness from Merlot.
The balance this bottling possesses is just wonderful. There’s delicious exotic black and blue fruit, cassis, mulberry, and bittersweet baker’s chocolate, but also gravelly, rocky minerals, charred cedar, and subtle oak spice. The wine is perfectly ripe and expressive, yet comes in just under 14% ABV. It’s approachable in the near term, with fine, polished, silky tannins, but clearly also has the potential to age beautifully for a decade or more.
I thought this wine easily stood up to the much more expensive Reserve Cabernet bottling at $150+, and perhaps even surpassed it in many ways. At its typical $110 price tag, I think this wine has to be in the conversation for one of the best values in Oakville. At our truly special Insider’s Advantage price, it’s an absolute no-brainer. Unbeatable quality and pedigree at this price point. Enjoy!
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
Gwah?!? Champagne that taste great for such a low price? The French must be pissed. You can't drink better for cheaper anywhere in France. Fruit tart candies, slight brioche, creamy on the palate, but not cheesy. Wonderful texture and great freshness. An inexpensive champagne with a wonderful personality.
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
This has always been, and will always be, a staff and customer favorite! Nicely golden with almost a light straw color. On the nose it starts out light and pretty with aspects of fresh-cut flowers and bread dough. it then expands into yellow apple territory with added cream scents. In the mouth it has a tight bead with very well-balanced flavors of apples (both green and gold), lemon curd, and white cake. The finish is long, clean and zippy!
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
By: Simon Li | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Simon Li | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
This is a really easy-drinking, approachable Champagne that’s all about freshness and charm. It’s mostly Pinot Meunier, with some Chardonnay and Pinot Noir rounding it out, and it shows right away with bright green apple, white pear, and just a little floral lift on the nose. There’s a light biscuit note from the lees aging, but nothing too yeasty or rich—it stays clean and fruit-forward. On the palate, it’s crisp and refreshing, with tight bubbles and a quick, citrusy finish. It’s not the most complex bottle in the lineup, but that’s part of its appeal—it’s fun, reliable, and incredibly easy to enjoy.
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
By: Lilia McIntosh | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Lilia McIntosh | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
It's practically impossible to find better value that this Champagne! Slightly toasty with delicious brioche and a bit of hazelnut note, it's just perfect champagne for family gathering and large parties. It definitely has crowd pleasing profile and show immense complexity at the same time. Try a bottle and then stock up for the upcoming holidays. You will not regret it.
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 6/24/2026 | Send Email
I have to stop being surprised by the excellent quality of this super well priced champagne. This fantastic bottle is aged for three years on the lees and has great honest toast from the aging process, as well as great refreshment from the high percentage of estate-grown vines used in the blend. I love this Champagne for its friendly, open-knit personality and its easygoing refreshment, but it has more than this for those who want to take the time to get to know it... It is a serious bottle of Champagne! Don't let the low price fool you!
2024 Contrada Soarda Vespaiolo
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
Nestled at the foot of the Asiago plateau in the Veneto region lies the Breganze DOC, an area rich in volcanic history and home to the spectacular Contrà Soarda estate. The name translates to "hamlet on the slope," which perfectly describes the Gottardi family’s breathtaking operation. Pioneers of sustainable viticulture, they constructed a gravity-fed, bio-architecture winery built entirely inside the volcanic hillside to blend into the landscape and naturally regulate temperature.
Their vineyards are planted on ancient volcanic tuff and basalt, which provides the ultimate stage for the rare, indigenous Vespaiolo grape. For centuries, Vespaiolo—named after the wasps (vespe) that swarm the vineyards to feast on the sugar-rich berries—was primarily dried to make the famous sweet wine, Torcolato. However, the Gottardi family are masters at showcasing the grape's thrilling potential as a dry white wine.
Because Vespaiolo naturally retains sky-high acidity, the volcanic soil acts as a perfect counterweight, adding texture and a profound, savory backbone. In the glass, it shines with a brilliant golden-yellow hue. The nose is a striking blend of acacia flowers, white peach, and citrus zest, anchored by a deep, smoky flintiness. On the palate, it is electric and commanding, with a laser-focused mineral tension and a classic bitter-almond finish. It is the ultimate pairing for the region's famous white asparagus from Bassano, or an elegant seafood risotto.
2025 L'Autin "Gemma Vitis" Bonarda
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
By: Orazio Campoli | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
If you want to discover the hidden, rugged side of Piedmontese viticulture, you have to leave the famous rolling hills of the Langhe and head west toward the jagged peaks of the Cottian Alps. Here, in the Pinerolese appellation just outside of Turin, you will find L’Autin. The name translates to "the little vineyard" in the local dialect, an apt title for an estate that champions tiny, high-altitude plots of native grapes. The terroir here is defined by the mountains: it is cooler, dramatically steeper, and the soils are packed with crushed stone and minerals. (In fact, the estate is so tied to the local geology that they age their sparkling wines deep inside an abandoned talc mine!).
The "Gemma Vitis" is a celebration of the local Bonarda grape, specifically adapted to this cool, alpine-adjacent climate. Because of the extreme diurnal temperature shifts, the grapes develop thick skins and brilliant natural acidity.
This isn't a heavy, brooding red. The mountain terroir translates into a wine of incredible crunch and energy. It pours a vibrant, deep purple, offering bright, rustic aromatics of wild blackberry, crushed raspberry, and a distinct, graphite-like minerality derived from the rocky soil. On the palate, it is juicy, vertical, and refreshing, with a mouth-watering finish that begs for a plate of rich, local tajarin pasta or a spread of cured alpine meats.
2021 Groth "Oakcross" Oakville Proprietary Red
By: Thomas Zacharia | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
By: Thomas Zacharia | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
Here's a magic trick: pull fruit from your Reserve Cabernet Block, the same block that goes into your $150 Reserve, which is the same wine that earned Robert Parker's first 100-point score for a California Cabernet back in 1985, and fold it into a Proprietary Red instead. Instead of $150, you pay under $60, and presto, you've got this unbeatable deal of a bottle.
What lands in the glass is California in its Sunday best with a Bordeaux accent. The fruit is dense and dark and almost brooding, with an inky core framed by the kind of gravelly, fine-grained structure the Left Bank of Bordeaux built its name on. Power and polish in the same mouthful. At under sixty dollars, calling this a steal undersells this bad boy.
2009 Coufran, Haut-Médoc
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
By: Ryan Moses | Review Date: 6/23/2026 | Send Email
One of our all‑time best‑selling bottles of Bordeaux is back in stock. Coufran has been a go‑to for us for years, but we’re especially fond of this 2009—a generous, complex, perfectly aged gem at a remarkable price. From the northern Médoc near Saint‑Estèphe, Coufran leans heavily on Merlot, earning it the nickname “the Pomerol of the Médoc.” That plush, Merlot‑driven charm is on full display here, capturing everything that has made the 2009 vintage so beloved.
Now fully mature yet still packed with plenty of stuffing and structure to cruise through the next decade, this is the kind of bottle that keeps us—and our clients—coming back time and time again.
2023 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/22/2026 | Send Email
By: Kerry Kennell | Review Date: 6/22/2026 | Send Email
The 2023 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough is sourced primarily from Wairau Valley and the cooler Awatere Valley, where lower temperatures preserve the wine's freshness and aromatic intensity. After fermentation, the wine rested on its lees with regular stirring, building texture and mouthfeel while retaining vibrant notes of Makrut lime, green apple, passion fruit, lemon zest, and wet stone. Bright passionfruit and Makrut lime linger on the finish. Pair with Thai food, fried chicken, lightly dressed summer salads, or simply savor a glass on the patio. Great value!
2023 Vigneti Repetto "Quadro" Timorasso Derthona DOC
By: Cary Herrman | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Cary Herrman | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
This is a refreshing reminder of why Timorasso has become one of Italy's most compelling white grapes. Light on it's feet and almost Burgundian in character, it balances bright acidity with a stony mineral backbone. Notes of citrus zest lead the way, giving the wine a clean, refreshing character, while the palate remains balanced and easy to enjoy from first sip to last. There's a lovely interplay between freshness and texture, making it equally at home as an aperitif or alongside seafood and lighter fare.
2019 Duhart-Milon, Pauillac
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
The only Fourth Growth in Pauillac, sitting on the Milon hillside right next to Lafite and sharing its winemaking team since 1962—pedigree you can taste. The 2019 is classic Pauillac: a powerful core of black currant and dark cherry framed by graphite, cedar, and a savory tobacco-leaf edge. The palate is deep and structured, built on gravel-grown Cabernet (67%) with Merlot for flesh, carried by firm, finely grained tannins and a long, mineral finish. Drinking well with a decant now but built for the cellar—give it 8 to 15 years and it will reward you. A genuine taste of Lafite’s neighborhood at a relative bargain.
2014 l'Evangile, Pomerol
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
A Rothschild-owned Pomerol jewel sitting in rarefied company—bordered by Pétrus and a stone’s throw from Cheval Blanc. From the estate’s privileged gravel-over-clay terroir comes a wine of real opulence and precision. Plush black cherry, plum, and crème de cassis lead, deepening into truffle, cocoa, violets, and a savory earthiness that only great Pomerol delivers. The Merlot-led palate is velvety and seamless, with polished tannins and a long, perfumed finish. At a decade old it’s drinking beautifully but has years left to give. Decant an hour and savor it with something special.
2010 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
The second wine of Lafite, drawn from plots adjacent to the First Growth’s hilltop vines and from one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the modern era. The 2010 carries unmistakable Lafite breeding: aromas of black currant, pencil shavings, cedar, and crushed stone with a floral lift. The palate is refined and tightly woven—a Cabernet-led blend with Merlot for generosity—showing firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and remarkable length. Still young for a 2010; decant a full hour now or, better, cellar it another 5 to 10 years. Lafite’s elegance at a fraction of the First Growth price.
Moussé Fils "Eugène" Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/20/2026 | Send Email
Blanc de Noir lovers rejoice! This new addition to our Champagne collection fills that void of Blanc de Noir in our selections. The minute you pour it into your glass, you know that the dominant grape is Pinot Meunier. Fine earthiness, Fino sherry and honeycomb. Light candied spices and golden apples. On the palate, initially, it is all about the richness and lush mouthfeel. Roasted nuts, poached pear, and a spicy finish with a nice bit of light citrus. I'm going to take both Dejah's and Gary's advice and have it with a nice pork tenderloin with dried apricots. This bottling has been very popular with our customers for many very good reasons!
2021 Vigneti Repetto 'Sfera' Barbera Colli Tortonesi
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
Our Italian Buyer Straordinario, Orazio, said the bright cherry, plum, and spice of this juicy easy drinking Barbera would pair perfectly with a burger and now I can't think of anything else! I love Barbera because it has elevated acidity like many Italian red grapes, which makes it great with food. Fresh, vibrant, and gastronomic. What more do you need from a versatile everyday red?
Price:
$19.99
2022 Clotilde Legrand "L'Ecart" Saumur Blanc
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
Some of the finest dry Chenins in France are coming out of Saumur. The region's limestone-rich soils produce wines with remarkable tension, minerality, and structure—wines that, when handled well, can develop and evolve in a fashion reminiscent of great white Burgundy.
Legrand's L'Écart is a perfect example. A lightly reductive style lends subtle nutty and smoky nuances that frame generous flavors of apple, quince, and citrus. Beneath the fruit lies a firm mineral backbone that keeps the wine focused and energetic from start to finish.
Saumur remains one of my favorite sources for Burgundy-adjacent flavors and complexity, delivering a similar sense of place and age-worthy character at a fraction of the price.
2017 Clotilde Legrand "Les Chaintrée" Saumur-Champigny
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
We're definitely crossing a new threshold here with this magnificent Saumur. Layers of black cherry, currant jam, tapenade, and dried rose petals create an inviting and wonderfully complex aromatic profile.
The additional bottle age has worked its magic, transforming what was once a powerful, structured wine into something far more harmonious. Time has allowed the tannins to melt into the background, while the fruit, savory notes, and floral nuances have seamlessly integrated. The result is a wine of impressive depth and concentration that remains remarkably elegant and approachable today.
This is the kind of wine that calls for a grilled picanha steak and a generous side of chimichurri. The wine's savory complexity and polished structure are a perfect match for the richness of the beef and the bright herbal character of the sauce. This is my new weekend favorite.
2023 Clotilde Legrand "Les Lizieres" Saumur-Champigny
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
This is an accessible and delightful young-drinking Cabernet Franc. It's everything I want in a youthful Saumur-Champigny. Generous red cherry fruit is complemented by notes of crushed rosemary and thyme. Aging entirely in stainless steel preserves the wine's freshness and juicy character.
It's perfect with one of my favorite pairings: a market rotisserie chicken. Add some herb-roasted potatoes and a glass of this Cabernet Franc, and your weeknight dinner just leveled up!
2023 Vigneti Repetto "Quadro" Timorasso Derthona DOC
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/19/2026 | Send Email
Friends, Romans, Italian wine enthusiasts, if you haven't heard about Timorasso yet, lend me your ears! This Italian white grape from the Piedmonte region was all but extinct except for the efforts of one man, Walter Massa , "The Master of Monferrato," who single handedly revived it. Timorasso is so unique, distinctive, and utterly Italian, that there's been a "Timorasso Rush" of winemakers following in Massa's pioneering footsteps, and Repetto may be just as unique and distinctive as the grape itself. Using traditional winemaking philosophy and modern technology, Gia Paolo Repetto (an engineer as well as a winemaker) takes this beautiful grape and vinifies/ages it without racking so it's never exposed to unnecessary oxidation. The result is a magnificent, aromatic, clean and pure expression of Timorasso - white peach, lemon, acacia, crushed stones, almond, and saline. A must try!
2023 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
By: Jackson Kelly | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
If you're looking for a fun, delicious wine under $15, look no further than Esk Valley's Sauvignon Blanc. Arriving just in time for summertime festivities, this wine is crisp and complex, with notes of grapefruit, kiwi, passionfruit, lemon zest, and a hint of a basil on the palate, and a long, smooth finish. Whether you're lounging by the pool or relaxing in the park this summer, this is the perfect Sauvignon Blanc for you.
2023 Domaine Mardon "Cuvée Très Vieilles Vignes" Quincy Blanc
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
I often find myself championing the satellite appellations of Sancerre. While they may lack the name recognition of their famous neighbor, they offer incredible expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, each shaped by distinct terroirs and often at far more approachable prices.
Just across the Loire River sits Pouilly-Fumé, home to the prized silex soils that lend the wines their signature smoky minerality. Nearby, Coteaux du Giennois is emerging as one of the Loire's great value regions, with its own abundance of flint-rich soils producing vibrant, mineral-driven wines. To the west lies Menetou-Salon, practically a suburb of Sancerre, where the famed terres blanches soils create Sauvignon Blancs with added depth, texture, and richness.
Further afield are Reuilly and Quincy, neighboring appellations situated along the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire. Here the soils shift toward sand and gravel, producing distinctly different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. Reuilly often leans into tropical fruit notes, while Quincy tends toward a more restrained profile, emphasizing green apple, white flowers, and subtle citrus. The wines are elegant, refined, and endlessly inviting.
Domaine Mardon is one of Quincy's benchmark producers and a perfect example of why these lesser-known appellations deserve more attention. The wine bursts with juicy green apple, white flowers, and succulent lime notes, carried by bright acidity and a graceful texture. Fresh and invigorating, it drinks like a cool breeze on a summer afternoon while delivering the kind of character and value that have become increasingly difficult to find in Sancerre itself.
Price:
$23.99
Moussé Fils "Eugène" Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
By: Gary Westby | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
I loved the expressive, open character of this wine on the nose and in the mouth. My wife Cinnamon and I had it with pork rillettes as a little starter and it was fabulous. The wine has lovely honey bread toast, comes across full bodied and rich but snaps into focus on the back end, which is quite dry. It made a great match for the rillettes, and I think would also be great with any manner of pate or cheese-based starters. It is the mix of bready breadth and mineral tension that had me coming back for more.
2023 Domaine Cailbourdin "Les Cris" Pouilly-Fumé
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
By: Keith Mabry | Review Date: 6/18/2026 | Send Email
Though just across the river from its more famous neighbor Sancerre,
Pouilly-Fumé has never enjoyed quite the same market prestige. Yet the two appellations share remarkably similar foundations: calcareous limestone, clay, and the prized silex (flint) soils that give Pouilly-Fumé its smoky, “fume” character. Because Sancerre remains the more recognizable name, prices in Pouilly-Fumé have often stayed comparatively sharp, making it one of the Loire's best value propositions for Sauvignon Blanc.
Domaine Alain Cailbourdin was a recent discovery for me that stands comfortably alongside some of the finest Sancerre producers. This bottling comes primarily from limestone soils and delivers racy acidity layered with grapefruit, green apple, white flowers, and a subtle note of wet hay. What lingered most was the striking chalky finish, a vivid expression of the vineyard's limestone terroir. For fans of Sancerre and its Loire Valley neighbors, it is a compelling new option that overdelivers for the price.
2018 Fallet-Dart Extra Brut Champagne
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
Fallet-Dart has been in Charly-sur-Marne, in the far western Marne Valley, since 1611 - that's 13 generations of tradition and know-how! Their historic property and terroir lends itself to Meunier, but unlike other grower-producers in the region, they do not limit themselves to Meunier dominant champagnes. Quite the contrary. The 2018 Extra Brut is 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir - no Meunier! Ripe orchard fruit indicative of the hot but excellent 2018 vintage, along with notes of citrus, minerals, hazelnut, candied pear, almonds, and spices, and a has very toasty autolytic character from an extended 7 years on the lees and the aged Chardonnay.
Price:
$49.99
Boulard-Bauquaire "Trepail" Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Vieilles Vignes
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
Trepail is a 1er Cru village in the Montage de Reims unique for its ability to ripen Chardonnay in Pinot Noir country. Trepail gets loads of morning sunshine that prevents the frost that can be lethal for Chardonnay grapes. Sourced from a single vineyard with old vines that are 75+ years old and aged for 3 years on the lees, the Boulard Bauquaire Trepail Brut Blanc de Blancs has aromas of pear, lime, orange blossom, and green apple. On the palate, chalky, creamy, fresh bread bakery, lime blossom, hazelnut, pear, honey, and acacia.
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$44.99
2017 Boulard-Bauquaire "Les Fervins" Verzenay Grand Cru Brut Champagne
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
This is Boulard Bauquaire's prestige cuvee - a tiny production - only 300 bottles, first press only, for the entire world! 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay sourced from a single vineyard, Les Fervins, in the Grand Cru village of Verzenay in the Montage de Reims. Spring flowers, hazelnut, lemon poppy seed, citrus, fresh sourdough, wildflower honey, saline, tea leaves, incense, and notes of chalky minerality.
Price:
$119.99
2019 Fallet-Dart "Pur Meunier" Champagne
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
The 2019 Fallet Dart Pur Meunier comes from two stony old vine (80-90 years) plots in Charly-sur-Marne in the far western Marne Valley, home of Champagne Fallet-Dart since its inception in 1970, and the Fallet family since 1611. 2019 is considered one of the top champagne vintages of the last quarter century characterized by its ripe balanced fruit and outstanding acidity. This is not a champagne for oysters and shellfish. It's big, full-bodied, concentrated, and fruity, with savory notes, tarte tatin, baking spices, apple, stony minerality, ginger, almond, and white cherry. Do yourself a favor and pair with pate and rich creamy cheeses.
Price:
$69.99
2012 Bunnahabhain 13 Year Old "Signatory" K&L Exclusive 1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butt #900777 Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: David Othenin-Girard | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
There are few things more pleasurable than the robust, oily, salty malt of Bunnahabhain paired with sultry oloroso-soaked European oak sherry casks for nearly a decade and a half. It's a style we rarely see in modern Scotch, harkening back to an older era that once seemed to define the far-flung distillery on the northeast coast of Islay. The simple fact that these casks once sold for much more does not negate their incredible quality. You'll still find previous releases of similar age from just a few years ago selling for legitimately twice our price. But that's ultimately beside the point, because these newer stocks are now coming of age and we are exploring their quality for the first time. I'm happy to report that the quality, at least of this particular butt, is simply stupendous. On we go.
The color is a beautiful, robust burnt umber (1.7). The nose is universally appealing with huge notes of roasted sugar, sweet dried plums, poached pears, and sweetened whipped espresso, recalling the wafting aromas of Sant'Eustachio il Caffè in Rome's Centro Storico. Beneath all that dense sherry lies a sweet saltiness that reminds us the ocean is lapping at the foot of these warehouses. The palate is bold and rich with more herbs and sweet bark than the nose, but plenty of dense, ultra-mature rancio fruit as well. This whisky absolutely loves to swim, broadening and opening beautifully with water, adding both weight and complexity.
I wish the distillery would offer more whisky like this; we'd have lots more interest in the brand. But alas, we're relegated to the occasional cask here or there showing this absurdly delicious character. I'll be praying each year that Signatory keeps the prices low on these very special stocks.
Price:
$99.99
2021 Quinta de Saes Tinto Dão
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Matthew Landau Hassan | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
The 2021 Quinta de Saes Tinto Dão is one of Portugal’s great under-the-radar values, made by the Quinta da Pellada team—one of the region’s most respected producers—this is a field blend of native grapes, and it shows real character for the price. Bright red and black berry fruit lead, accented by violets, dried herbs, and a smoky, mineral edge that comes straight from the granite soils. The palate is medium-bodied and fresh, with firm but fine-grained tannins and a lively acidity that keeps it food-friendly. Earthy, elegant, and distinctly Portuguese.
2018 Billecart-Salmon 250th Anniversary Vintage Champagne
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Philip Roufail | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
K&L Wine Merchant's LOVE Billecart-Salmon! We are the largest buyer and seller of Billecart-Salmon in the United States, and the United States is one of Billecart's first export markets and now it's largest and most profitable. Given those facts, it should come as no surprise that Billecart's special 200th anniversary limited edition 2018 vintage champagne is also a celebration of America's 250th birthday and was created especially for us! There's even a sketch of the Statue of Liberty (a gift from France!) on the label. Elegant and refined on the nose, the Anniversary is 65% Grand Cru Pinot Noir and 35% Grand Cru Chardonnay, vinified in stainless steel (97%) and a tiny bit in barrel (3%). 2018 is solar (hot!) but highly rated vintage characterized by fruitiness, elegance, freshness, and delicacy. Partial malolactic conversion maintains the wine's freshness. The dosage is 4.9g/l, keeping with Billecart's pivot to drier champagnes. On the nose and palate, brioche, chalk, white flowers, poached pear, almond, peach, mirabelle plum, and stone fruit. Load up for July 4th!
Price:
$119.99
2023 Esk Valley Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
By: Scott Beckerley | Review Date: 6/17/2026 | Send Email
Another new crispy treat for the summertime! It starts out with scents of Jolly Rancher green apple hard candy, limestone and lemon peel. In the mouth, it is a midweight lovely with softer green fruits. persimmon, minerals. This baby is juicy, juicy, juicy! Mouth-wateringly so. The finish is pure New Zealand....bright acidity and citrus fruit. I'm thinking of it now sitting next to a big bowl of mussels with a side order of pommes frites! Hello, Galinette on Taraval!