Escubac Sweetdram is a spirited revival of a defunct liqueur style from the 1700s, reimagined it for modern drinkers. The result is a drier, more relevant aperitif that can sipped like a nice whisky, mixed with tonic, or poured as a base in cocktails....
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Redwood City, San Francisco
2010 Glen Garioch 10 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Whisky (750ml)
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Price: $54.99
We’ve bottled several young Glen Garioch casks in the last few years and they’re undoubtedly some of our favorite bang-for-your-buck whiskies. The small Oldmeldrum distillery sits right in the middle of town and quietly makes a small quantity...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Amalaya Torrontes-Riesling Salta
Price: $11.99
90 points Decanter "A fresh white that marries the intense aromatic characters of Torrontes (85%) and Riesling: juicy peach, zesty citrus and a touch of mango. Zippy acidity means this easygoing, versatile, well-priced w..." (01/2021)
DC: 90
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Hollywood, San Francisco
2019 Quinta da Aveleda Loureiro-Alvarinho Vinho Verde Portugal
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Price: $9.99
A perennial staff and customer favorite, this Vinho Verde continues to deliver the goods, the fizzy, citrus-drenched, delicious goods. If you're looking for a poolside, picnic, or patio sipper, this wine never disappoints....
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2015 Arnauton, Fronsac
Price: $17.99
90 points James Suckling "Blackberries, sandalwood and dried-dark-mushroom aromas follow through to a medium to full body, round and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs a year or two to soften." (02/2018)90 points Wine Enthusiast "With a claim as the highe..." (05/2019)
JS: 90
WE: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Le Battistelle "Montesei" Soave Classico
Price: $12.99
Gelmino and Cristina Dal Bosco started their winery in 2002 when the family decided to stop selling their grapes to the local co-op and make wine themselves. The winery and vineyards are located in the town of Brognoligo in the heart of the Soave...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2010 Islay Strait (Caol Ila) 10 Year Old "Sovereign" K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Finish Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
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Price: $69.99
Anyone who has taken the ferry to the Isle of Islay from Kennacraig to Port Askaig has seen this special distillery from a unique vantage point. As you motor up the Islay Strait to the port the ferry begins a big sweeping turn into the harbor and you...
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Hollywood, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2016 Talenti "Piero" Brunello di Montalcino (Pre-Arrival)
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Price: $149.99
97 points James Suckling "This is really beautiful with so much black-cherry and blackberry aromas, as well as walnut and cedar. Some black truffle, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so tight and polished with solid tannin tensi..." (11/2020)
JS: 97
VN: 97
RP: 95
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Main Warehouse
New Riff "Single Barrel" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Price: $49.99
92 points Whisky Advocate "New Riff is still too, well, new to have established “classic” flavors, but this bourbon certainly shows consistency with the distillery’s bottled in bond version—amped up here at barrel proof. Almond..."
WA: 92
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2018 Fratelli Barale Langhe Nebbiolo
Price: $19.99
Monica Larner writes: "One of the oldest estates in the Langhe, Fratelli Barale was founded in 1870, shortly after the Barolo denomination was created with the help of Marchesi Falletti and founding father of modern Italy, Count of Cavour,...
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94 points Jeb Dunnuck "The 2016 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, from a site on the southern edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, is the flagship Pinot Noir of the estate and saw the standard 17 months in 15% new barrels. It..." (10/2018)
JD: 94
VN: 94
RP: 93
W&S: 93
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Hollywood, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Zubrowka Bison Grass Polish Vodka (1L)
Price: $34.99
90-95 points Wine Enthusiast "*Superb/Highly Recommended; One of Top 50 Spirits of 2009* Smells nicely of sweet grass, paraffin, acetate and wheat crackers; aeration bolsters the aromatic impressions of the first round and adds a ..." (07/2009)
WE: 90-95
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Hollywood
2019 Château Vitallis Macon-Fuissé
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Price: $16.99
Founded by the Dutron family in 1835, Château Vitallis is run today by winemaker Dennis Dutron. It is an estate of about 40 acres, including 5 acres in Macon-Fuissé. From the importer: "The estate is known for its old vines, some of which are over...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2015 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino
Price: $49.95
94 points James Suckling "A full, very layered young Brunello with cherry, floral and light toffee and cedar character. It’s very layered and fine-tannined. Lively acidity and focus. Really attractive dried citrus at the end." (08/2020)94 points Vinous "H..." (04/2020)
JS: 94
VN: 94
WS: 94
RP: 93
DC: 92
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San Francisco
Ariston Aspasie Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
Price: $39.99
The Ariston's vineyards are vastly different than those of the other blanc de blancs producers that we carry. The steeper slopes, less chalk and more fossils in the soil of Brouillet make for a rich, creamy style of Chardonnay Champagne that...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2016 Elvio Cogno "Cascina Nuova" Barolo
Price: $59.99
96 points Wine Enthusiast "Rose, woodland berry and baking spice shape the nose along with crushed mint notes on this fragrant red. The savory, polished palate boasts succulent raspberry, ripe strawberry and white pepper before..." (09/2020)
WE: 96
RP: 94
WS: 93
VN: 92
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Baron-Fuenté "Esprit" Brut Nature Champagne
Price: $34.99
This blend of 55% Chardonnay, 25% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir is entirely sourced from the Baron Fuenté estate in the western valley of the Marne. Because of the over six years on the lees, this zero dosage Champagne comes across as dry, but not at...
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Redwood City, San Francisco
2017 Emerson Brown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $50)
Top Pick
Price: $39.99
92 points Jeb Dunnuck "Readers looking for a smoking value in 2017 Cabernet should check out the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley from Emerson Brown. It has textbook Napa chocolatey fruit, herbes de Provence, and spice a..." (01/2020)
JD: 92
RP: 90
WE: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
We just got a tiny allocation of this barrel-fermented Chardonnay from the Launois estate in the Sezanne! It won't last... (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Baron-Fuenté "Esprit" Brut Champagne
Top Pick
Price: $34.99
92 points Wine Spectator "Creamy in texture, with mouthwatering acidity enlivening rich notes of bread dough, black currant, lemon curd, pastry cream and blanched almonds. Shows fine balance and length. (AN)" (12/2012)91 points Wine Enthusiast "As with other Cham..." (06/2017)
WS: 92
WE: 91
JS: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2013 Sky Vineyards Mount Veeder Zinfandel (Previously $30)
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Price: Hidden
93 points John Gilman "As I noted last summer, the 2013 Sky Zinfandel is a first class bottle and every bit as fine an example of Mount Veeder terroir as those illustrious Cabernets made just up the hill at Mayacamas! The b..." (07/2019)
JG: 93
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2015 Carus Gaudio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
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Price: $29.99
92 points James Suckling "A dense and layered red with lots of chocolate, berry and wood character. Full and chewy. Yet, the tannins are not harsh or overdone." (09/2018)
JS: 92
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2015 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol
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Price: $389.99
100 points Jeb Dunnuck "I was able to taste both the 2015 and 2016 grand vins, and these are heavenly, magical wines that could not be any better. Starting with the 2015 Vieux Château Certan, it shows the opulent, flamboyant..." (02/2019)
This is fresh, minerally and crisp, with that classic Grüner white pepper lift to the nose and tangy green apple and snap pea flavors on the palate. In an easy to open, liter-sized bottle, it's a refreshing go-to for a variety of green salads or...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, San Francisco
San Venanzio Fortunato Brut Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore
91 points Decanter "Richly aromatic with apple and lemon curd notes. A soft, well-integrated mousse is complemented by notes of lemon sherbet. Blind tasted by Fabio Giavedoni, Andy Howard MW, Alessandra Piubello (at The ..." (11/2018)
DC: 91
WE: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
J.L. Denois Brut Pinot Noir Rosé Vin Mousseaux
Price: $14.99
Outstanding sparkling wine from the Languedoc? Absolutely and resoundingly, YES! There will be those of you who scoff at the price of this wine, and claim that a sparkling wine set so low will never be worth any serious consideration. Well, those...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2018 Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di Montalcino
Price: $15.99
92 points James Suckling "A delicious, fruity rosso with cherry, plum and blackberry aromas, as well as oyster shell. Medium body. Cherry, chocolate and light hazelnut flavors. A beauty now. Drink now." (07/2020)91 points Vinous "Luminous red with ruby hi..." (04/2020)
JS: 92
VN: 91
WE: 91
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Wine Enthusiast "With a light, bright and fruity character, this wine has attractive citrus acidity that is filled out with green-apple flavors. Drink the wine now. (RV)" (12/2020) The wines of Aurore Dezat are a regular feature ...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Ariston Aspasie "Cépages d'Antan" Brut Champagne
Price: $99.99
This super rare bottling is made with some of the nearly extinct, native grape varieties of Champagne. It is composed of 40% Petit Meslier, 40% Arbanne, and 20% Pinot Blanc. I think it is the best of the excellent Ariston portfolio. The nose has...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2006 Behind the Highlander (Craigellachie) 14 Year Old "Hepburn's Choice" K&L Exclusive Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
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Price: $59.99
If you've ever been to the Highlander Inn, you'll know all too well that it's dangerously close to two of Scotland's best distilleries. One has become so ubiquitous that its name does not even connote Scotch any longer, but simply luxury. The...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2015 Sesta di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino
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Price: $59.99
95 points James Suckling "Beautiful ripeness, but also balance on the nose, which features cinnamon, dried cedar, dried plums, dark chocolate and licorice. Expansive and comprehensive on the palate with outward-veering tannins..." (10/2019)
JS: 95
RP: 94
VN: 94
WS: 93
DC: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Tenuta Roveglia Chiaretto Rosé
Price: $14.99
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2018 Xanadu "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia
Price: $24.99
94 points James Halliday "92% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot, 3% malbec. 4 weeks on skins. 40% new French oak for 14 months. Olive paste, gum leaf and blackcurrant flavours flow slowly into cedar wood and vanilla cream, t..." (08/2020)
JH: 94
JS: 94
RP: 92
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Hollywood, Redwood City, San Francisco
2020 Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc Wairarapa
Price: $10.99
91 points Bob Campbell "Delicately-scented sauvignon blanc with capsicum, blackcurrant bud, lime zest, green apple and a hint of saline, oyster-shell flavours. A tangy, mouth-watering wine with a crisp, drying and quite leng..." (08/2020)
BC: 91
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Jean-Jacques Lamoureux "Réserve" Brut Champagne
Price: $29.99
This is one of the most exciting small-estate Champagnes that we have found recently. It is composed of 100% Pinot Noir with a 2011 base wine blended with 2009 and 2010 vintage, 50% of which is reserve stocks. This is a clean style of Pinot Noir with...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Miquel Pons Cava Brut Penedes
Price: $9.99
Based in the Penedes village of La Granada, Miquel Pons makes this crisp, clean cava with the indigenous grapes of the region: Xarel-lo, Macabeu and Parellada. Aged anywhere from 12-16 months, this is very refreshing with tasty fruit and a dry...
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Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2007 Cromarty's Firth (Dalmore) 13 Year Old "Hepburn's Choice" K&L Exclusive Single Hogshead Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml)
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Price: $59.99
The Dalmore Distillery is in Alness, a short drive north from Inverness on the firth of Cromarty. The North Coast boasts one of the most beautiful sceneries in all of Scotland and is quickly becoming a world-renowned destination for Scotch lovers...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Château de la Charrière Bourgogne Rouge
Top Pick
Price: $17.99
Château de la Charrière is one of our most popular direct import producers and a label that easily represents the best bang for your buck we carry in Burgundy. Formerly run by Yves Girardin, the business is now run by his young son Benoit, who definitely...
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Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2016 Tongue in Groove "Cabal Vineyard" Pinot Noir Waipara Valley Canterbury
95 points Sam Kim "Seductively savoury with sweet fruit richness, this gorgeously expressed pinot shows dried cherry, cured meat, truffle, cedar and anise notes on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration a..." (09/2020)
SK: 95
JS: 94
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2018 Villa Poggio Salvi Rosso di Montalcino
Price: $15.99
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Il Bianco Veneto
Price: $9.99
This year has been really difficult for Italian producers, restaurants, where most wine is sold in Italy have been closed or partially open. So, for producers, the local market has dried up. I know a producer whose winery was still full of wine...
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2018 Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi
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Price: $12.99
90 points James Suckling "A delicate, fruity Chianti with cherry and lemon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a fruity finish." (08/2020)
JS: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2017 Tenuta Roveglia "Vigne di Catullo" Lugana Riserva
Price: $18.99
93 points Wine Enthusiast "Aromas of honeysuckle and ripe apricot form the nose. On the round, enveloping palate, tangy acidity accompanies ripe yellow peach, dried pineapple and candied lemon drop before finishing on an almond..." (08/2020)
WE: 93
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Tom's Foolery 8 Year Old Bottled in Bond "K&L Exclusive" Single Barrel #67 Ohio Straight Applejack (750ml)
Price: $49.99
Tom Herbruck is a pretty laid-back guy. But one thing he takes very seriously is applejack. Produced from locally sourced cider in small batches just like it would have been by the pioneers 200 years ago, this applejack is truly a handmade specialty...
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Hollywood, San Francisco
2015 Varner "Los Alamos Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir (Previously $25)
Price: Hidden
91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The 2015 Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard has a pale garnet color and a classic nose of woodsmoke, cranberries, Bing cherries, tree bark, dried citrus peel, pipe tobacco and dusty earth. In the mouth, i..." (09/2019)
RP: 91
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2019 Soalheiro Alvarinho Monção e Melgaço Vinho Verde Portugal
Price: $24.99
95 points Decanter "A cooler than usual year, with perfect harvest conditions. Deceptively pale, indeed almost water-white, yet brimming with tropical fruit in the flamboyant nose and palate. Juicy, perfumed pineapple, p..." (06/2020)
DC: 95
W&S: 93
RP: 92
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Hollywood, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2019 Domaine la Clef du Récit (Anthony Girard) Sancerre
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Price: $24.99
90 points Wine Enthusiast "Fresh and tightly structured, this wine has intense, ripe fruitiness as well as more open whitefruit flavors. Its tight texture and tangy crispness need a few months to soften. Drink from 2021. (RV)" (12/2020) Wi...
WE: 90
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin (750ml)
Price: $29.99
93 points Wine Enthusiast "Look for subtle fennel, licorice and sage notes on nose and palate, with a gentle, refreshing exhale that hints at lemon and lime peel. It is 'foraged from what grows in the mountains,' says the produ..." (08/2019)
WE: 93
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Redwood City, Main Warehouse
2019 Le Battistelle "Roccolo del Durlo" Soave Classico
Price: $19.99
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Hollywood, Redwood City, Main Warehouse, San Francisco
2000 Jacopo Poli "Vintage" Barrique Grappa (750ml) (Cannot ship- in store pick up only)
Price: $99.99
The presitigous Jacopo Poli distillery, located in Schiavon outside of the city of Bassano del Grappa, is one of Italy's premier artisan distillery. While the distillery has made its name distilling ultra elegant and nuanced single varietal...