K&L Wine Merchants - Jonathan Parnell Reviews

2023 Charles Père et Fille Volnay Clos de la Cave"

Review Date: 05-15-2026

Deep garnet color. Big, illustrious nose with slight clove & allspice. Smooth and approachable palate gives delicious cherry and violet. Long finish. I would drink this any day. Superb!

Price: $49.99

2025 La Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rosé

Review Date: 04-24-2026

Delightful nose of candied grapefruit. Kiwi and strawberry on the palate. Invite your friends, put in on ice and watch the afternoon melt into the sunset, with smiling faces all around.

Price: $18.99

2021 Château Sainte-Eulalie "La Cantilene" Minervois La Liviniere

Review Date: 04-24-2026

Complex, elegant nose gives cassis, seasoned wood and stewed red fruit. Palate shows beautifully, expressing red stone fruit. Nice lingering finish. Wonderful for the price.

Price: $24.99

JD: 94

A.D. Coutelas "Cuvée 1809" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 04-21-2026

Pale gold color. Aromas of jasmine, toast and brioche. The palate gives crisp green apple, yeast, orange marmalade and pear, with a kiss of honey. Fine bubbles with a long finish.

Price: $64.99

BH: 92

2018 Fallet-Dart Extra Brut Champagne

Review Date: 04-15-2026

Pale yellow color. Nose of apple cake with hints of brioche and sandalwood. Fine bubbles bring a palate of toast, almond and divinity (Turkish Delight). Nice finish. Great value!

Price: $49.99

2021 Anonymous Wine Collective Sonoma Coast Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine

Review Date: 04-11-2026

Light yellow color. Beautiful nose of lemon and tangerine. Palate gives notes of baguette and crisp green apple. Luxurious finish. Great value!!

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2018 Anonymous Wine Collective "Extended Tirage" Sonoma Coast Brut Sparkling Wine

Review Date: 04-11-2026

Pale yellow color. Bright nose of apple and quince. Deep, luxurious palate gives brioche and pie crust. Fine bubbles. Superb value!!

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Scarlet "Fernet" Amaro (700ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

This might be my point of no return for the Fernet rabbit-hole. Such a consistent profile across all their amari. This one is at the digestif end of their spectrum. If you have a Fernet lover in your circle, they'll flip for it! Deep and herbaceous, slightly minty with a hint of chocolate. I will look back to this bottle from now on.

Price: $69.99

Port Charlotte 18 Year Old "Heavily Peated" Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

Wow! Look no further for a special Islay whisky for you or your favorite Scotch drinker. This one absolutely delivers the peat but is perfectly balanced. Some notes from the sherry-finished portion peek through on the nose. Cigar box and pleasant smoke waft your way, as well. The palate is elegant and does not overwhelm. Great structure and just enough finish. Superb!

Price: $199.99

Old Louisville 8 Year Old "The Kentucky Series" Non-Chill Filtered Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

Light amber color. Fantastic spice on the nose. Layers of caramel and nougat swirling around here. Good structure and body delivers an earthy palate. This bottle delivers a lot of whiskey for the price! Kudos to the buyers on this one.

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Scarlet "Menta" Amaro (700ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

Mmmm Menta. I'm sure you'll say it, as well. Such depth and harmony of elements that unfold. Imagine an herbal tea that drinks like fine cognac. It's a revelation!

Price: $64.99

Scarlet "Verde" Amaro (700ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

I expected a Chartreuse substitute but instead encountered a sophisticated, balanced palate pleaser. Delightfully herbaceous but not sharp, all amari from this producer enrobe but do not overwhelm the palate. Fantastic!

Price: $69.99

Scarlet "Radice" Amaro (700ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

So happy to have these amazing amari! Orange & herbaceous nose. Perfectly balanced palate. Delightful in a cocktail or by itself. A must try!

Price: $64.99

Old Louisville 9 Year Old Single Barrel Uncut Non-Chill Filtered Cask Strength Indiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Review Date: 04-10-2026

Been looking forward to trying the Old Louisville and these did not disappoint! Deep amber color. Beautiful nose of wood and golden raisins. Luxurious palate opens up and invites more time with the glass. Velvet bag perfect for gifting.

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

Review Date: 04-10-2026

Beautiful amber color. Nose of earth, grain and caramelized peaches. Great texture and body. Presents beautifully at 100 proof. A steal for the price!

Price: $39.99

Fallet-Dart Brut Rosé Champagne

Review Date: 04-08-2026

Rose gold color. Nose gives quince and plum notes, along with roses and alpine herbs. Piquant palate of berries and sous bois. Pair with blackened shrimp & grits, roast chicken, BBQ, pesto and charcuterie.

Price: $39.99

A.D. Coutelas "Origin" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 04-01-2026

Pale gold color. Nose gives crisp pear, almond biscotti and sourdough crust. A round palate of maraschino cherry cordial, marzipan and lime. Perfection!

Price: $44.99

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2023 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc "Les Sétilles"

Review Date: 04-01-2026

Pale greenish-gold color. Deep, luxurious nose of forest floor and flint. Palate unfolds with layers of creamy fruit. Medium body, good structure. Built to age, but enjoyable now!

Price: $34.99

JS: 93

DC: 90

WS: 90

Fallet-Dart "Clos du Mont" Brut Champagne (2006)

Review Date: 04-01-2026

Pale straw color. Nose gives baguette, shortbread cookie, honey and a touch of spiced apple cider. Fine bubbles lead to a palate of baked brie, dried apricot, clove and allspice. This would be a lovely pairing with a cheese board, the aforementioned baked brie, lobster roll and saffron pasta with sea urchin.

Price: $79.99

Fallet-Dart "Cuvée de Réserve" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 03-28-2026

Pale gold color. Crisp nose of pie crust and slight citrus. Coats the palate with cream of wheat and gives a slight smokiness. Dry finish.

Price: $34.99

Michel Arnould "Observation" Grand Cru Verzenay Brut Champagne

Review Date: 03-25-2026

Pale peach color. Lively nose gives tartine, dinner rolls and pie crust. Piquant palate of brioche and tart lemon curd. Long finish with wisps of honeysuckle and jasmine. Very elegant! Perfect to welcome guests or as a host gift.

Price: $39.99

DC: 91

VN: 90

Fallet-Dart "Grande Sélection" Brut Champagne

Review Date: 03-25-2026

Pale gold color. Nose of baguette & toast. Palate gives citrus, slight honey, pineapple guava and Meyer lemon. Fine bubbles and a nice finish.

Price: $37.99

2025 Anonymous Wine Collective Oakville Sauvignon Blanc

Review Date: 03-22-2026

Perfection! Pale green-gold color. Lively, piquant nose of lingonberry, green apple skin and summer grass, with a promise of beautiful acidity. The palate gives the same lingonberry/blueberry with slight notes of chamomile and clover honey, A refreshing glass to enjoy at any time.

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2016 Fallet-Dart Brut Champagne

Review Date: 03-18-2026

Bright nose of bosc pear. Dry, yet full palate with delightful bubbles. Highly drinkable. Enjoy!

Price: $49.99

Dérot-Delugny "Retour en Avant" Brut

Review Date: 03-18-2026

Pale yellow color. Beautiful, crisp nose of yeast/marmite, toast & brioche. The palate gives young green melon while fine bubbles coat the palate. Pair with tonkatsu, fried whole fish, risotto and shrimp etouffee.

Price: $49.99

2024 Union Sacré Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Review Date: 03-18-2026

Deep garnet color. Lush, illustrious nose of bramble, mountain forest (Jeffrey's butterscotch pine) and honey. The palate gives a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel of rich fruit and alpine herb with a slight note of sage. Fantastic!

Price: $19.95

WE: 94

K&L Liquors' 7 Year Old Every Drop "Living Legend" Batch No. KY-03-25 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

Review Date: 03-08-2026

Taste a bit of history for under $50? Sign me up! You had me at "Lawrenceburg", actually. Oak and spice on the nose. Black tea, crème brûlée, ginger, and woodsy goodness abound. 107 proof hits just right. Get some before this homage to Kentucky's finest is all angel's share! Perfect for a hosting gift during the holiday season.

Price: $49.99

2023 Domaine Guillaume Curveux Pouilly Fuisse 1er Cru "Les Vignes Blanches"

Review Date: 02-08-2026

Light gold color. Round oak nose opens to wildflower, chapparal, lichen and alpine forest. The creamy palate is round and voluptuous, enrobed in oak. Well structured and built to age beautifully. Recommended!

Price: $29.99

WE: 93

2019 Fallet-Dart "Pur Meunier" Champagne

Review Date: 02-08-2026

Pale gold color. Pear blossom nose with slight toast. Silky mouthfeel. The palate gives baked apple, brioche and buttered rolls. Pair with grilled scallops, mezze and baked brie.

Price: $69.99

Dérot-Delugny "Milieu Naturel" Blanc de Noirs Brut

Review Date: 02-05-2026

Light nose of apricot, yeast and straw. Tangy palate of cream, yogurt and honeycomb. Fine bubbles with slight tart cherry finish from 100% Meunier. Awarded Médaille d'or at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2024

Price: $39.99

2024 Domaine Pascal & Mireille Renaud Mâcon-Charnay

Review Date: 02-04-2026

Pale chartreuse color. Round nose of river rock opens to slight oak. Round creamy palate gives green apple skin with medium acidity. Very approachable fruit, yet dry. Tart finish. Emblematic of 2024 vintage. Buy now at this price.

Price: $23.99

2023 Birichino "Besson Vineyard - Old Vine" Central Coast Grenache

Review Date: 09-19-2025

Planted in 1910, dry-farmed. 5% of their Amarone-style Grenache added for complexity and substance. Garnet color. Nose offers soft earth and currant. Piquant palate notes of preserved plum and cranberry. Soft mouthfeel with acidity on the edges. Pleasant astringency to the finish.

Price: $29.95

RP: 95

2021 K&L Discovery Series Italy, Barolo Mosconi

Review Date: 09-16-2025

Nose has leather, polish and a whiff of smoke. Palate gives bramble and tart blackberry & cranberry. Good astringent finish leaves you wanting another glass. Enjoy!

Price: $37.99

2021 K&L Discovery Series Italy, Barolo

Review Date: 09-16-2025

Nose gives more oak than the 2016 Discovery Barolo. Palate has bright red fruit, tanginess suggestive of cream cheese. The herb notes of tarragon & sage are brighter here, as well. Delightful astringency and finish, Wonderful to try with the 2016 side-by-side and see it age, as well.

Price: $27.99

2016 K&L Discovery Series Italy, Barolo (Vintage Release)

Review Date: 09-16-2025

Gorgeous nose with pine, slate, petrichor and mahogany. Perfectly sumptuous palate of mellowed sage & tarragon, cranberry, ripe plum and allspice. Nice astringency and delightful finish. Drink now!

Price: $34.99

2022 Domaine Durieu "Lucile Avril" Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Review Date: 09-12-2025

This subtle wine brings a mellow, smoky presence. Notes of charcoal, cherry and finishes with a delightful astringence. Superb!

Price: $49.99

JS: 97

JD: 94

RP: 91

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