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Staff Favorites - Blake Conklin
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Reviews
Troupis Ritnitis Pitys Arcadia Greece (Retsina)
Review Date: 06-22-2021
Greek orange wine tends to be in a league of it's own. I've had several bottlings in the past, and while they are fantastic and refreshing, there's a note in there that clearly gives it away to me that it's greek skin contact. This bottling is no exception/ Mellow acidity and a nice pine flavor profile makes this wine quenchable and delightful. If you want to try a truly unique orange wine and under the 20 dollar price point, the Troupis may be for you.
Price:
$17.99
Montechiara Prosecco
Review Date: 04-04-2020
We all need our go to every day bubbles. But instead of putting your hard earned dollars towards bubbles of lesser quality, dare I say Barefoot, why not focus your dough towards this absolutely stunning Prosecco from Montechiara. Having a graduation party and need some bubbles for a toast? We got you covered! Great for aperol spritz, and extra dry enough to be enjoyed on it's own, you will not be disappointed!
Price:
$10.99
Franck Bonville Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 02-12-2020
Since I've worked at K&L over the past several years, I've learned just how much I love a lot of the direct import champagnes we bring in, and just how much I love Franck Bonville, and how time and time again, they really know how to showcase Chardonnay in their champagnes. Even with their rose, which I was super excited to try, they still showcase chardonnay here with 90% of it making up the blend, and only 10% of some grand cru pinot to give it color and a bright cherry note. Grab a couple bottles for yourself before it runs out.
Price:
$59.99
2016 Continuum Oakville Bordeaux Blend
Review Date: 03-22-2019
Being a Napa Native, it always makes my heart ache a little when people consider Napa reds as big, fruit-forward, over-saturated fruit bombs loaded with RS, and while there are quite a bit of wines in that style from the Napa Valley, the Continuum Estate Red is not one of them. Having the pleasure to taste the most recent vintage with Dante Mondavi, I was really impressed. With Only 46% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and 31% Cabernet Franc, the Estate red showcases a very well balanced red with proper body and elegance. It's Bordeaux style blends like that reminds me why Napa won the 1976 Tasting of Paris in the first place. Napa possesses the proper microclimates, terroir and soils, and Continuum knows exactly how to properly execute it. Simply put, this bottle is outstanding.
2014 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Review Date: 11-08-2018
It's no secret that most staff members at K&L tend to lean towards Alexander Valley Silver Oak over the infamous Napa Valley Silver Oak, and it's not necessarily because we think one is better than the other, both are fantastic in their own right, but if you want a cab that leans heavily more towards a Left Bank Bordeaux style coming from California, then the Alexander Valley is your go to. The 2014 finishes bold, yet packed with silky tannic structure, which makes this bottle a rather easy drinker. With Cabernet dominating about 97% of the juice in this bottle, I will the 2014 Silver Oak is a fine expression of what Alexander Valley cab is capable of being, and definitely a fantastic wine to either drink or give for this holiday season.
Fallet-Dart "Grande Sélection" Brut Champagne (1.5L)
Review Date: 09-11-2018
As far as our portfolio of direct imports go, I'm personally a huge fan of everything Fallet Dart has released, and the Grande Selection is definitely one of my all time favorites. If you need a good house champagne, look no further. Grande Selection delivers on so many levels. It's well balanced, the acidity is damn near perfect, and it has a nice toastiness to it like no other. Try it with pizza. Trust me.
Price:
$74.99
Blanton's Original Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey (1 bottle limit) (750ml)
Review Date: 07-12-2018
You don't need to necessarily hear it from me that Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon is easily a fantastic whiskey. It's a well known fact. But I will say, while I'm not the biggest whiskey drinker, Blanton's may easily take me over to the dark side. No joke. Every time I pour myself a glass (neat of course) I immediately want another pour as soon as I'm finished, and now I just want to know what other fun small batch whiskeys I can get myself into. If you're not the biggest bourbon drinker but you're curious enough to try a nice one and it so happens to be available, get your hands on Blanton's.
Fallet-Dart "Grande Sélection" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 01-04-2018
As far as our portfolio of direct imports go, I'm personally a huge fan of everything Fallet Dart has released, and the Grande Selection is definitely one of my all time favorites. If you need a good house champagne, look no further. Grande Selection delivers on so many levels. It's well balanced, the acidity is damn near perfect, and it has a nice toastiness to it like no other. Try it with pizza. Trust me.
Price:
$34.99
Laurent-Perrier "La Cuvée" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-11-2017
Nice subtle sweetness, and overall a fun bottle of Champagne.
Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-10-2017
Quite possibly the driest of the dry, I've had when it comes to champagne. The Ultra Brut from Laurent Perrier is unique in it's own right and worthy of a try to the Champagne lover.
Trudon "Rosephile" Brut Rosé Champagne
Review Date: 08-10-2017
I love how this champagne is Pinot Meunier dominant, as I feel this bottle is a perfect expression of how tasty and greatly fruit forward this grape variety could be in a nice bottle of Champagne. Worth a try, especially if you're a single varietal nerd like myself.
Price:
$39.99
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-10-2017
You probably won't find a good quality champagne at this price anywhere else, and on top of that, this champagne is actually fantastic! You want to bring champagne to a party, celebration, or dinner party, but don't wanna spend more than 25 bucks? Then this is the champagne for you!
Top Value!
Michel Arnould "La Grande Cuvée" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-10-2017
Well balanced, rich, but not overbearingly so. Who knew we'd have so many fantastic Grand Cru champagnes at such a fantastic price, and this here is no exception. This champagne finishes off with a nice toasted hazelnut finish, that simply makes this grand cru irresistible!
Price:
$39.99