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Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2017 The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Mezes Maly" Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos (500ml), 2-bottles of 2017 The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Red Label" Aszú 5 Puttonyos (500ml) (95JS, 93WE, 93WS), and 1-bottle of 2018 The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Red Label" Aszú 5 Puttonyos (500ml) (94JS, 93WE, 93WS). Of the 2017 The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. "Red Label" Aszú 5 Puttonyos (500ml), James Suckling writes: "Fantastic nose of ginseng, dried apricots, yellow plums, brown sugar, honey, lemons and tangerine peel. Honeyed and smooth with layers of dried fruit and subtle earthy elements. Excellent balance and freshness. Tangy. 65% furmint, 30% harslevelu, plus small amounts of other varieties. So delicious now. Drink or hold." (11/2021)

Golden in colour, with pronounced tropical fruits, mango, pineapple, pollen and acacia honey on the nose. Great depth and concentration on a classy palate of apricot, marmalade, pineapple and orange zest, spiced up by white pepper on the tip of the tongue. The passionate, tropical flavours are backed by great acidity (8.77 g/l), with dried fruit notes lingering on forever. Aged for 18 months in old oak barrels. An exceptional Aszú born in a difficult year. (SW)

Produced in the Piemonte the birthplace of vermouth, this Cortese-based vermouth was released to mark Cocchi's 130th anniversary. The Cortese grapes (also used for Gavi wine), are infused with Artemisia Absinthium, from the Piemonte mountains, local Menta di Pancalieri, and lemon, according to the producer.

As the oldest existing brewery in the world, the Weihenstephaner brewery occupies an exalted site atop Weihenstephan Hill in the Bavarian city of Freising. This fresh and vibrant wheat beer is as complex as it is refreshing with fruit and herb notes on the nose and palate and a light an bright finish that belies its nearly 8% abv.

Bid on this 4-500 ml bottle lot of 1962 Jose Maria da Fonseca Moscatel De Setubal (500ml). José Maria da Fonseca 25 Year Old Moscatel de Setúbal is produced by José Maria da Fonseca, a historic Portuguese winery founded in 1834 and based in Azeitão. The wine is made from Moscatel grapes grown in the Setúbal Peninsula, particularly around the Arrábida hills. It is a fortified wine aged in barrel for an average of 25 years before bottling under the Moscatel de Setúbal designation.

This may be the best beer ever! But, one is enough: trust me.

As ever, this is just pure pleasure, and full of grace, apricot puree, intense and concentrated, with the most beautiful balance of citrus, grilled pineapple, truffle, fennel, uplift and joy. Matthew Day winemaker, 90ha estate, 18 months in 50% new 500L Hungarian and French oak barrels, followed by 16 months in large oak casks, 162g/l residual sugar.

2019 was a cold year, and the 2019 L'Etoile Vin Jaune is stunning. It's smoky, peaty, yeasty, expressive, complex and detailed, with hints of orange peel, iodine, green walnut, spices, curry and fennel. It's elegant and balanced, rich and textured. It's not a shy wine at 15.4% alcohol, but it has a vibrant twist that keeps the balance and poise with the L'Etoile finesse and freshness. It was sourced from vines in Les Budes planted in 1988 on gray marl soils. This has to be one of the finest Vin Jaunes at Montbourgeau in recent years. They are so balanced and elegant that they are drinkable from early on, but it will gain complexity with years in the bottle. (LG) 98+

Tokaj’s Aszú wines owe their identity to individually selected grapes affected by noble rot, traditionally steeped in must or wine. The 5 Puttonyos designation signifies a minimum of 120 grams of residual sugar per liter. Samuel Tinon’s 2022 Tokaji Aszú belongs to this historic Hungarian sweet-wine tradition and comes in a 500ml bottle.

Founded in 1978, Domaine Glinavos is based in Zitsa, a historic winegrowing area of mountainous Epirus in northwestern Greece. Its 2022 Paleokerisio revives a traditional local wine style as a semi-sparkling orange wine, presented in a distinctive 500ml bottle.

Princess "Sparkling 0.0" offers lively bubbles with notes of green apple, citrus, and white flowers. Light and refreshing, with a touch of sweetness, it’s a perfect non-alcoholic alternative for celebrations or casual sipping.

Aromas of dried peaches, dried mangoes, blanched almonds, toasted brioche, white mushrooms and orange blossom. Full-bodied and dense. So smooth and sleek on the palate, viscous and long with vivid acidity offsetting the sweetness and brings harmony to it. Very long and seamless with attractive exotic spiciness and hints of dried orange at the end. Drink or hold. (AS)

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Consistently one of the finest traditional manzanillas you'll ever taste, La Gitana might as well be the Webster's entry for the category: pale straw color, salty seaside freshness and a dry, tangy, yet rich flavor. And that flavor lingers after each sip, too, like sea spray.

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Named after the great Hitchcock movie filmed in Santa Rosa in 1943. This Imperial Porter packs a rich chocolate and light smoked malt character with a very soft, dry finish. DUE TO RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY'S HIGH STANDARDS AND COMMITMENT TO KEEPING THEIR BEER FRESH, K&L CANNOT SHIP OR TRANSFER RRBC BEERS OUTSIDE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. THIS INCLUDES ALL DELIVERY OR WILL CALL ORDERS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR OUT OF STATE.

Kloster Andechs has brewed beer at its Benedictine monastery on Bavaria’s Holy Mountain since the 15th century. Vollbier Hell is the monastery brewery’s pale lager, presented here in a traditional 500ml format—a direct link to one of Germany’s best-established monastic brewing traditions.

Though I tasted this from bottle four years ago and gave a score of 100 points, I opened another bottle of the 2003 Vouvray Cuvée Constance recently to compare it with the 2015, and the 2003 vintage proves to be an outstanding sweet wine. The nose is intense, ripe, generous and precise, with aromas of dates rolled in bacon, nuts, almonds and dried and stewed stone fruit. On the palate, this is a highly concentrated, sweet but structured Chenin with fine tannins and a sweet, long and intense finish. The same wine from the bottle opened in 2015 is fascinatingly complex on the nose, with spicy tobacco flavors and searing acidity. What grip and tension here. It offers mocha and nougat flavors, great tension, raisins, apricots, salts and crushed stones. (SR)

Bid on this 1-500 ml bottle lot of 1993 Château Pajzos Tokaji Esszencia (500ml) (99WS). Wine Spectator: One of the world's finest dessert wines. Sensational, ultrasweet Tokay, yet with a lovely citrus underpinning that keeps it from being heavy. Like melted honey, with lime and pineapple, this is one of those marvelous gems that makes you swoon in delight. Tempting now into the 21st century. A collector's item to drink in small portions, by itself, to celebrate life. *Ranked #3 in Top 100 Wines of 1998* (PM) (12/1997)

Tokaj’s centuries-old Aszú tradition is based on grapes naturally affected by noble rot and gathered through selective harvests. Patricius’s 2018 5 Puttonyos bottling carries one of the region’s historic classifications, traditionally indicating the proportion of Aszú berries used. Presented in the classic 500ml format, it reflects a wine style central to Tokaj’s UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape.

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Juicy and vigorous in feel, with singed orange, hazelnut husk, peach, green tea, sumac and fleur de sel notes. This has the drive and cut to match its range, too. Delicious. (JM)

Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan stands on Weihenstephan Hill in Freising, where its brewing tradition is traced to the former Benedictine monastery and the year 1040. This German Helles lager brings that long-established Bavarian brewing heritage to a convenient 500ml can.

Hofbräu München was founded in 1589 by Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V to supply beer for the ducal court. Today, the historic Munich brewery remains owned by the Free State of Bavaria. This German hefeweizen continues its brewing legacy in traditional 500ml bottles, a classic format for Bavarian wheat beer.

Dimitrios Kioutsoukis hails from the region of Thessaliniki in Northern Greece. Experimenting with local grapes like Limnio and Xinmavro, he also has planted famed Greek varieties like Roditis, Malagousia, Assyrtiko and Moschofilero. Working with all native yeasts, all wines are unfined and unfiltered and have zero sulfites added at bottling. The Retsina is a blend of 50% Roditis and 50% Assyrtiko. All vinification is done in stainless steel tank and small pieces of Aleppo pine resin are added to the must during the fermentation. The results are a mildly pine driven style of Retsina that is accented by notes of ginger and dried pear. *Natural Wine*

This would make for a refreshing breakfast or brunch beer with hints of chocolate, toasty malt, and smokey French roast coffee with a subtle bitter coffee finish. Its light-medium body and lively freshness begs another sip, and another. Move over mimosas!

Founded by Clement Chevallier at Aspall Hall in Suffolk in 1728, Aspall has been making English cider for nearly three centuries. This 500ml Dry English Cider continues that longstanding cider-making tradition, linking the producer’s modern range to its deep roots in the Suffolk countryside.

I wonder how much of the Stiegl that we buy for our stock at K&L is sold to the staff. If I were to guess, I would say over 50%. These tall boys are perfect after a long day, and do an exceptional job of washing away the tannin after tasting to many overblown red wines. The style is Germanic; clean, lively, refreshing and the execution precise. If you love a good lager, and like having 4 oz. left after 12 have been enjoyed, this is the beer for you!

An ancient Piemontese remedy to reduce fever and improve digestion. Made with Barolo DOCG wine, aromatised with cinchona, calisaya bark, rhubarb, gentian root and cardamom seed. Served to guests by hospitable ‘viticultori’. Deep red with a light brown rim. A complete festive meal, this elegant wine has baked spicy plums, succulent blueberries, fresh rosemary, dried roses and savoury meatiness. The tart and juicy fruit is perfectly balanced by the bitter herbal notes. Delightful at dessert with chocolate, and more amazing when warmed. 18.5/20 points (AR)

A world-class Doppelbock from the Holy Mountain of Bavaria. Kloster Andechs is a 12th Century monastery that has brewing records dating back to the 15th Century. Full-bodied, round, with malty sweetness up front and a slightly herbacious bitterness in the finish. Notes of dried dark stone fruits, treacle, sweet bread, and cocoa.

As the oldest existing brewery in the world, the Weihenstephaner brewery occupies an exalted site atop Weihenstephan Hill in the Bavarian city of Freising. From the brewery: "Our Korbinian, the full-bodied, dark Doppelbock with light brown foam, wins beer-lovers over with a balance of fruity hints of plums and figs, a dark malt aroma - reminiscent of toffee, nuts and chocolate. Its roasted flavour goes well with smoked meat and fish as well as venison and poultry. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill."

Paolo Bea’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil, known as "Grezzo," is a premium artisanal product from the Bea family estate in Montefalco, Umbria. Produced from hand-harvested olives using organic and natural farming practices, the oil is cold-pressed to preserve its vibrant flavors and health benefits. With its green-gold hue, this olive oil offers aromas of fresh herbs, green apple, and artichoke. On the palate, it is rich and full-bodied, with a peppery finish and a distinct mineral note that reflects the Umbrian terroir. Ideal for drizzling over salads, grilled vegetables, and fresh bread, Paolo Bea’s olive oil elevates any dish with its bold, authentic character. A true reflection of the Bea family’s dedication to tradition and quality.

Founded in 2010, Almanac Beer Company is an independent Northern California brewery based in Alameda. “Love” is the brewery’s hazy India Pale Ale, presented here in 16-ounce cans and rooted in Almanac’s California brewing identity.

From the brewery: "Cloudy body with some amber hints. The head is frothy, pleasantly white and with a soft texture. Lacing starts with a series of rings but soon breaks into abstract art as the glass progresses. Residual carbonation is very lively. The wheat aroma with a fruit and clove hint combines with a strong malty flavour at the back . ERDINGER Oktoberfest blends the advantages of our well known wheat beer with the traditional Oktoberfest taste. A grainy flavour and lovely hoppiness. The feel and crispness of our wheat-based speciality with an Oktoberfest body."

Hacker-Pschorr traces its brewing history in Munich to 1417, when the Hacker brewery was founded. It is one of the six Munich breweries authorized to serve beer at the city’s Oktoberfest, giving this 330ml German release a direct connection to the festival’s brewing tradition.

Brewer's notes: "Crisp and easy drinking – backed by a sweet malt finish."

Ghost Town Brewing operates taprooms in West Oakland and Oakland’s Laurel District, giving it a distinctly East Bay home base. “Butchery” is a West Coast IPA from this California brewery, packaged in 16-ounce cans—a full U.S. pint per can.

One of the most refreshing beers on a hot day! Brewery note: "The Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit is a mix of Stiegl-Goldbräu and fruit juice that is invariably natural and has no artificial sweeteners added to it. The grapefruit juice lends this a naturally cloudy appearance and a tangy fruit flavor, creating a succulent and fruity taste sensation with a refreshing finish."

Founded in Brooklyn in 2014, Other Half Brewing brings a New York connection to the German Festbier tradition with “Ivy City.” Festbier is the lager style associated with modern Munich Oktoberfest celebrations; Other Half’s interpretation comes in 16-ounce cans.

Founded in Denmark in 2010 by Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, Evil Twin began as a nomadic brewing project, working with other breweries to produce its beers. “Even More Candy Bars” is an imperial stout from this Danish-founded producer, offered here in 16-ounce cans.

First brewed in Plzen in 1842, pilsner helped define the modern pale lager tradition. Cellarmaker Brewing Co.’s Pretty Pretty Pils carries that historic style into contemporary California craft brewing, presented here in a 16-ounce can.

Oakland’s Ghost Town Brewing operates a brewery and taproom in West Oakland and a second taproom with a beer garden in the city’s Laurel District. “Disembodied” is a West Coast IPA from this East Bay producer, packaged in 16-ounce cans.

California’s Bottle Logic Brewing created Dark Rituals as a blend of barrel-aged barleywine and rye stout. This 2026 release brings two distinct beer styles into one bottling, with rye distinguishing the stout component of the blend. Presented in a 500ml bottle, it highlights barrel aging and blending as its defining production details.

Founded in 1872 by Georg I Schneider, Schneider Weisse is a family-owned Bavarian brewery devoted to wheat beer. Based in Kelheim on the Danube, the brewery continues a brewing tradition now led by the Schneider family’s sixth generation. This German Festweisse comes in a classic 16.9-ounce bottle.

Founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2016, Great Notion Brewing has built its identity around modern hazy IPAs and inventive sour beers. Ripe is the brewery’s Citra-focused hazy India pale ale, presented here in 16-ounce cans.

Kern River Brewing Co. calls Kernville home, placing the brewery beside its namesake river in California’s southern Sierra Nevada. This 16-ounce stout takes its “Class V” name from the whitewater rating reserved for highly difficult rapids—a fitting connection to a community closely associated with river recreation.

A full rich bodied, hoppy, seasonal lager. Especially brewed for the Festbier season. This beer truly represents the Bavarian way of celebrating. Deep gold color, great mouth-feel and lots of flavor. Prost!

Released commercially in 2008 by the Hop Breeding Company, Citra has become one of American brewing’s most widely used hop varieties. Great Notion puts it at the center of West Coast Ripe, an Oregon-brewed hazy IPA packaged in 16-ounce cans.