K&L Wine Merchants - Mariah Mier Reviews

Review Date: 11-13-2025

This is a stylish and polished champagne that strikes a delicate balance between clean mouth-watering acidity and rich silky texture. The finish is almost salty and lingers longer than you might expect for a palate so crisp. Incredibly versatile for dinner and parties alike, the quality far outmatches the price.

Price: $37.99

2023 Ridge Vineyards "Geyserville" Alexander Valley Zinfandel

Review Date: 11-06-2025

This wine is a bit tight at first when you pop the cork, but it opens up beautifully after decanting and swirling in the glass. Pomegranate on the nose with hints of cranberry and elderberry on the palate with a whiff of bouquet garni on the finish. Structured yet approachable. This one is a crowd pleaser!

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2023 Ridge Vineyards "Lytton Springs" Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

Review Date: 11-06-2025

This structured and layered zinfandel is one of those gorgeous wines that manage to be harmonious while each type of grape contributes a recognizable individual character to the blend. The craftsmanship and expertise that is showcased here is unmistakable. This is an iconic wine for someone who wants a fruit-forward red that is not overdone.

Price: $49.95

JD: 98

DC: 96

WS: 95

2021 Groth "Oakcross" Oakville Proprietary Red

Review Date: 11-06-2025

Dark brooding fruit, lush and powerful balanced with restraint. Cedarwood and blackberries with firm yet fine-grained tannins. This is drinking well now and for years to come!

Price: $89.95

2021 Cobb "Doc's Ranch Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Review Date: 09-12-2025

A gorgeous nose of raspberries and potpourri and tremendous lift on the palate. The acid is bright and focused while the tannins bring a gentle warmth with notes of tea and allspice. if you are looking for a quality pinot noir for a gift or special occasion, this memorable bottling is a fantastic choice.

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2018 Ink Grade "Andosol" Napa Valley Proprietary Red

Review Date: 08-05-2025

"Ink" is an appropriate name for this wine—plush, full-bodied midnight black fruit from the zinfandel mingles with the silky yet robust tannins of the cabernet sauvignon. This is a lot of wine for the price!

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Sông Cái Viet Nam Dry Gin (700ml)

Review Date: 06-10-2025

It's always a pleasure to try the ever-growing variety of spirits offered from around the world here at K&L. I was impressed by the delicate lovely aromatics and incredibly smooth finish. This is a more subtle gin so it wouldn't be my go-to for dirty martinis, but it has a wonderful profile for drinking neat!

Price: $34.99

Leopold Bros. X Matthiasson Sweet Wermut (Vermouth) (700ml)

Review Date: 06-10-2025

What an incredible value! It's rare to find an American red vermouth that so perfectly encapsulates the distinctive terroir of Napa cabernet sauvignon. The infusion blend is an excellent and well-integrated complement to the strong grape foundation, with the wormwood and ginger as standouts.

Price: $42.99

Orval Trappist Ale, Belgium (11.2 oz bottle)

Review Date: 11-12-2024

Fans of pungent farmhouse styles will love the full-bodied complexity of this rustic unfiltered pale ale. A truly authentic Trappist ale, Orval is pitched with Brettanomyces yeast before allowing the flavor to bloom over a long cellar conditioning period. As this beer is stored over months to years, the lively green aroma of the hops and zesty citrus notes give way to the remarkably complex and soulful mushroom character that it is known for.

Price: $7.79

WE: 96

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