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Reviews
2023 Château de la Noblesse Bandol Blanc
Review Date: 09-23-2024
This is a wonderful and delicious wine. The nose is pretty, floral and fruity. It is a dry wine with a wonderful soft mouth feel. There are stone fruit and very subtle citrus flavors balanced out with a hint of spice notes. There is a long finish.
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$19.99
2023 Château de la Noblesse Bandol Rosé
Review Date: 09-23-2024
This dry rose is bright and pretty with elegant fruit. It is light and complex with layers of different flavors. It is a first class rose, and best of all, easy to drink and enjoy.
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$19.99
2014 Baron-Fuenté "Grand Millesime" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 08-11-2024
This Champagne is an absolute pleasure to drink. It is full of energy and flavor. Wonderful, dry but round, flavors are followed by a lively crisp and refreshing finish. It is a complex Champagne and has a lot to offer.
2023 Alpha Estate "Turtles Vineyard" Malagouzia Florina Greece
Review Date: 08-03-2024
This is an inviting and easy to enjoy wine that is also, at the same time, a little off the the beaten path. The nose is classic Malagouzia , floral and pretty and fun to smell. In the mouth, it is soft and fruity with stone fruit flavors. Nice to drink alone, it will go well with fish and light foods.
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$18.99
2023 Skouras "Wild Ferment" Assyrtiko Péloponnèse Greece
Review Date: 08-03-2024
Skouras is a very good Greek winery. Assyrtiko is one of the best world class grapes from Greece. This Assyrtiko has a nose that is pure and clean, with a subtle hint of fresh and dried citrus. In the mouth, it is delicate, pure, soft and dry. There s a nice crisp finish. Wonderful alone it will also go well with salads and light foods.
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$17.99
Maison Laudacius "Laudacius" Brut Nature Montlouis Methode Traditionnnelle
Review Date: 08-03-2024
This sparkling Chenin Blanc is wonderful, delicious and interesting. The nose is rich and inviting, In the mouth, it is medium to full bodied with a balanced richness. One of the nice things about this wine is that each taste seems to bring out new flavors and aspects. There is a good crisp lively finish. I think that it will go well alone and will be especially good with cheese.
2023 Domaine Jacourette Côtes de Provence Rosé
Review Date: 07-27-2024
This rose has a light pink color. In the nose it is light and fruity. In the mouth, it is delicate, light, soft and fruity. Absolutely delicious and very easy to drink alone or with light foods. A classic rose from Provence.
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$15.99
Hotalings 16 Year Old "Old Potrero" Bottled In Bond Single Malt Rye Whiskey (700ml)
Review Date: 07-15-2024
This an exceptional treat and, in fact, is probably the best and most exciting spirit that I have tasted so far this year. The nose is fantastic and it is easy to just sit and enjoy the many aromas and nuance. In the mouth it is concentrated and mouth coating, offering juicy complex flavors. With a touch of water, in the nose there are dryer notes and it is still complex and pleasurable. In the mouth, it is a little more dry and delicate. This spirit is good with and without the addition of water.
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2021 Domaine Dagueneau "Cuvée XXI" Pouilly-Fumé
Review Date: 06-18-2024
I think that great wineries always made good wines even in difficult vintages. This delicious cuvee is round and juicy with a wonderful mouth feel. It is full bodied and complex with a lively crisp finish. It earns the Dagueneau name.
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Hotalings 17 Year Old "Old Potrero" 115.8 Proof Single Barrel Reserve Single Malt Rye Whiskey (700ml)
Review Date: 05-11-2024
The Totaling 17 year old is very different than the 16 year old. It has a darker color and offers different aromas and flavors. Both the 16 year old and 17 year old are special treats. In the nose, the 17 year old is inviting and sweet with secondary dryer hints. In the mouth, it is complex with sweet, rich and round notes. With a little water, the nose opens up and has dry and spicy aromas. In the mouth, it opens up with complex sweet and rich flavors. There is a lot to think about and enjoy. There is a long spicy finish.
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$249.99
Bruichladdich 18 Year Old Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (blue wrap) (750ml)
Review Date: 03-18-2024
This 18 year old single malt is a deal. It has no smoke aromas or flavors because it has not been peated. It is full bodied, concentrated and complex. I liked it best with a splash of water which brought out some sweet notes and a soft mouth feel.
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$169.99
Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
Review Date: 03-18-2024
This single malt is easy to enjoy. The nose is pretty with sweet malt notes. In the mouth, it is light and round with sweet malt notes again. I liked it best with a touch of water which opened it up.
Price:
$79.99
2021 FX Pichler Ried Klostersatz Riesling Federspiel
Review Date: 02-26-2024
The Pichler Ried Klostersatz is a delicious and classic Riesling from Austria. The nose is delicate and pretty. In the mouth, it is light bodied and elegant, but is also very flavorful. There is a clean and refreshing finish.
Petiau Brut Grande Réserve Champagne
Review Date: 02-12-2024
This is a beautiful and delicious Champagne. It is nice and balanced, medium bodied, and is dry and complex. There is a wonderful refreshing crisp finish.
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$34.99
Michel Arnould "La Grande Cuvée" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 07-31-2023
A very good Champagne from a top producer. It is lively and balanced, with a nice juicy and soft mouth feel, a touch of fruit and nut flavors, and a mineral undertone. There is a clean and dry finish. It is easy to drink as well as complex and exciting. Michel Arnould has a long track record of producing high quality Champagnes and this cuvee is one more example of the skill of this producer.
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$39.99
Dérive Botanical Whiskey (700ml)
Review Date: 06-20-2023
This selection is new and creative, adding a new direction for the world of whiskey. It is a blend of quality bourbon and rye with the addition of distilled botanicals. It works. The nose is expressive with the botanicals adding a wonderful dimension of floral and spicy aromas. In the mouth, the bourbon and rye work well together providing a focused and juicy whiskey. The botanical notes are integrated and balanced and really add something interesting to this whiskey. There is a very long and pleasing finish.
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Thierry Thibault Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne
Review Date: 04-30-2023
This is a fantastic Champagne. The nose is expressive with beautiful, delicate and inviting aromas. In the mouth, it is full bodied, dry, clean and focused, all of which is balanced and a pleasure to drink.
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$34.99
Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old Japanese Peated Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 04-21-2023
This single malt is delicate, clean and very pretty. Exactly what one would expect from a quality Japanese single malt. It is very drinkable and should please many people. There is a long mouth coating finish.
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$159.99
Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Prestige" Brut Champagne
Review Date: 03-21-2023
The Cuvee Prestige is full bodied and complex. There is a depth of flavor and wonderful balance. I thought that I was tasting a Champagne that was much more expensive than this is.
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$39.99
Egrot Extra Brut Champagne
Review Date: 02-12-2023
The Champagnes from Egrot always seem to be elegant and have a lot of finesse. This extra brut continues this tradition. The nose is inviting and delicate. In the mouth, there is a wonderful balance between the acidity and fruit flavors. It dry but not austere, and is lively and refreshing.
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$39.99
Pierre Paillard "Les Parcelles" Grand Cru Extra Brut Bouzy Champagne
Review Date: 12-15-2022
Pierre Paillard is one of my favorite Champagne producers. This is a first class producer. The Les Parcelles is lively with exceptional finesse and flavor. It is very dry but not austere because the quality of the fruit used helps make a giving and delicious Champagne with mineral notes and wonderful balance. This is delicious and very enjoyable. Don't wait too long, it sells out quickly because this is a high quality producer.
Kilchoman "Sanaig" Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 11-05-2022
Kilchoman is one of the smallest distilleries and is independently owned. The nose has nice promounced smoke aromas. They are inviting. The sherry wood influence works well with this single malt, providing complexity and flavor , but it does not dominate. This is an easy, creamy and smokey treat.
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$69.99
2016 Bodegas Manzanos "Voche" Reserva Rioja
Review Date: 09-24-2022
This is a delicious and very pleasing Rioja. What struck me at first was the wonderful mouth feel. It is round, soft ant interesting. There is nice structure, a depth of flavors and a good finish. Ready to drink now.
Fortuna Sour Mash Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 09-23-2022
This Bourbon is full bodied and expressive. In the nose there are sweet caramel- like classic Bourbon aromas. In the mouth it is big and sweet but there is a pleasant balance to it. There is a mouth coating finish. A splash of water opens it up and brings out a little more sweetness. It is good with and with out water.
Price:
$84.99
2016 Clément-Pichon, Haut-Médoc
Review Date: 09-11-2022
This is a delicious wine from a wonderful drinkable vintage. This a classic Bordeaux with an inviting nose that is complex. In the mouth, it is full bodied with earth and mineral notes that come together with nice integrated fruit. It is dry with good structure and balance, and will go very good with hearty meals.
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$19.99
Jack Daniels "Barrel Proof" Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey (375ml)
Review Date: 09-03-2022
I tasted this with and without the addition of water. Without water, the rich and concentrated promise of this whiskey shows. With water, it really opens up . The nose is expressive with rich caramel notes. In the mouth, it is rich, round and lusty with a long finish.
Price:
$29.99
Casco Viejo Blanco Tequila (1L)
Review Date: 07-07-2022
This Tequila delivers a lot for the money. The nose is inviting with subtle citrus and savory notes. In the mouth the Casco Viejo Blanco is clean and pure with citrus and savory flavors. While it is delicious enough to drink alone, it will be great in cocktails.
Price:
$21.99
2010 Bodegas Casa Juan "Señor de Lesmos" Gran Reserva Rioja
Review Date: 06-27-2022
This winery produces year after year excellent well priced wines. The 2010 is no exception. The nose is interesting and complex, a pleasant introduction to what is to come. In the mouth it is full bodied and dry, with notes of earth. A great food wine, it will go well with hearty foods.
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$29.99
Rihaku Namazake "Origin of Purity" Omachi Genshu Junmai Ginjo Sake (720ml)
Review Date: 05-07-2022
The name in many ways discribs this sake. It pure, clean and sublte, and at the same time juicy, rond and complex. Delicate and focused, it got raves from staff members who tasted it.
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$39.99
Ginga Shizuku "Divine Droplets" Junmai Daiginjo Sake (720ml)
Review Date: 04-16-2022
This sake has been popular at K&L for many years. I think that anyone who likes dry sake will enjoy this. It is clean and delicate with a soft clean juicy flavors that have interesting and tasty savory undertones. Complex and delicious, it will go well alone or with light foods.
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$67.99
St. George "Terroir" Mount Tamalpais Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 04-02-2022
What an exciting idea. Distill a gin using some botanicals from a local area.The St. George Terrior Mt. Tam is more that a good project, it also tastes good and expands the bonderies of flavors for a gin. There are aromas of juniper and bay laurel that are followed by flavors of juniper, bay laural, sage and fir. A gin to think about and enjoy. Over the last ten years this has been on of our best selling gins because it is both delicious and unique.
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$27.99
Rey Campero Espadin Candelaria Yegolé Oaxaca Mezcal (750ml)
Review Date: 03-25-2022
This is a very will made and delicious Mezcal. The nose is very complex. Every moment seems to offer different aromas, with citrus and savory notes interacting. In the mouth it was soft with a nice roundness and a hint of minerals. There are very subtle hints of smoke.
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$39.99
Doc Swinson's 5 Year Old "Blender's Cut" High Proof Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 01-22-2022
This is a delicious Bourbon with an expressive and full nose of cherry and rich caramel. In the mouth it is full bodied, but elegant, with caramel and cherry flavors and a sweet long finish. With water it opens up and there is a wonderful soft and round mouth feel.
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$44.99
Blade & Bow Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 01-20-2022
This Bourbon is very approachable and easy to enjoy. It is soft, sweet and balanced, with a cherry finish.
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$42.99
Old Bardstown Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 11-26-2021
This is a lot of whiskey for the price. It has a delicate and pleasant sweet nose. In the mouth it is on the light side , tasty and sweet. It will be great alone or in cocktails.
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Old Bardstown Estate Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 11-26-2021
This Bourbon offers is a power house whiskey both expressive and full bodied. It is rich and round with hints of cherry and a nice long finish. I am surprised that it is not a cult whiskey.
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$44.99
Animas Joven Mezcal (750ml)
Review Date: 10-31-2021
This Mezcal is interesting and delicious. The nose has integrated smoke, savory and citrus aromas that work together very well. In the mouth this wonderful Mezcal continues to please. The savory and citrus flavors are there with a nice fresh fruit salad finish.
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$34.99
Saint Benevolence Clairin Rum (750ml)
Review Date: 09-27-2021
This rum has a lot to offer for fans of rums made from fresh sugar cane juice. The nose has a nice grass and savory aromas. In the mouth it is a dry rum but there are nice fruity notes with savory undertones. It is easy to drink and enjoy.
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$29.99
Troupis Ritnitis Pitys Arcadia Greece (Retsina)
Review Date: 06-27-2021
This wine is delicious, interesting and different. The nose is very expressive and pronounced. It jumps out of the glass offering pleasure with savory undertones. In the mouth it is dry and savory, unique and tasty. It will go well with chicken and seafood.
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$18.99
Laurent-Perrier "Grand Siècle" Iteration #24 Brut Champagne
Review Date: 10-30-2020
This iteration 24 is one of the best Grand Siecle offerings that I have tasted. The nose is beautiful with a hint of toast. In the mouth it is dry and complex with a touch of elegance to round things out. Focused and delicious it is a real treat.
Wilderness Trail (Yellow Label) Bottled In Bond Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 02-10-2020
A tasty and wonderful addition to the bourbon selection. It is soft and round with a nice mouth feel, with caramel and honey flavors. With a splash of water it really opens up and becomes much more expressive. It is good both ways.
Price:
$39.99
Filipa Pato "3B" Rosé Extra Bruto Bairrada
Review Date: 01-30-2020
This sparkling wine is unique and delicious. There is a beautiful deep rust color that is very inviting. In the mouth it is very dry with structure of a red wine. It is lively and tasty and,while good alone, will go particularly well with foods like mushrooms and lite cheeses.
Littlemill "Old Malt Cask" 29 Year Old K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
Review Date: 11-18-2019
A treat from a closed distillery. This is a chance to taste the excellent single malt that Littlemill was able to produce. The nose is sweet, complex and pretty. In the mouth it is complex with rich honey flavors. This single malt is light bodied and there are no smoke flavors. With a touch of water it really opens up and is fuller bodied.
Price:
$399.99
Mulholland American Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 09-20-2019
This very likable whiskey is soft and easy with a pleasant richness that is juicy and balanced and not to heavy. The entry is sweet and round with a nice mouth feel. There is a nice sweet finish. Great alone or on the rocks, it will make wonderful cocktails.
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$29.99
Mulholland Vodka (750ml)
Review Date: 09-15-2019
This is a bright and easy Vodka. It is made with corn and is slightly sweeter than most vodka. This makes it perfect for cocktails. I think that a vodka and soda with a wedge of citrus would be a very refreshing cocktail with Mulholland Vodka.
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$19.99
New Riff Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 08-25-2019
This is a medium bodied bourbon with a wonderful sweet nose with caramel notes. In the mouth there are caramel and honey flavors with a pleasing dry finish. I though that it was very good with and without the addition of water. It will be great alone or in cocktails.
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$39.99
New Riff "Single Barrel" Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Review Date: 08-25-2019
This barrel is elegant and layered. The nose is soft and inviting. In the mouth it is light and on the sweet side. With a splash of water it really opens up with the bright sweetness and delicate flavors coming together.
Price:
$44.99
The 86 Co. Ford's Gin (750ml)
Review Date: 07-27-2019
This is a classic and easy to enjoy gin. The nose has nice juniper and citrus aromas. In the mouth this gin is soft and focused with subtle citrus notes. This will be a great gin for cocktails and is soft enough for a martini.
Price:
$24.99
2015 Bois-Malot, Bordeaux Supérieur
Review Date: 07-06-2019
This wine has a lot to offer. It has nice red fruit flavors that are enhanced with earthy undertones. It is dry and has structure to age. If you want to drink it now , decant or let it have some air and it will be a wonderful drinking experience for a wonderful price.
Price:
$12.99
Cotswolds Non-Chill Filtered English Dry Gin (700ml)
Review Date: 07-01-2019
This is a wonderful tradition gin. It has everything that a gin needs to be tasty and enjoyable. It has an elegant and integrated nose with juniper aromas with a hint of spice. In the mouth it is soft and round . This will be great to drink alone and will go well in cocktails.At a recent staff tasting it was very popular with the staff.
Price:
$34.99