What’s New at K&L: Champagne Tent Event, Italian Discovery Series Releases

This month at K&L brings no shortage of excitement—from the debut of the Italian Discovery Series to the return of our Champagne Tent Event in Redwood City and Hollywood. We’re also spotlighting late-summer whites from Alsace, Germany, and Austria, and our Open Cellar lineup updates—your chance to taste incredible bottles by the glass in-store. There’s plenty to discover this month, and we’re thrilled to share it all with you.

• An Exciting Discovery Series Release: Don't Miss These Italian Values
• Just Landed: Reload on Agnes Gleizes Chablis Values
• K&L's Champagne Tent Event Returns to Redwood City & Hollywood!
• Late Summer Feature: Unmissable Whites from Alsace, Germany & Austria
• Open Cellar: Taste & Discover

"The thing I love most about being a buyer is finding wines that drink much better than their price. I’m not just hunting for a good wine; I’m looking for a bottle that speaks so clearly of its origins—the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, the fog-laden slopes of Piedmont—that it transports you with a single sip. My personal mission is to find these gems and bring them to you at prices that are virtually unheard of.

I am thrilled to announce that this collection is finally here: the Italian Discovery Series! This is the result of that obsessive hunt. It’s a hand-picked lineup of benchmark wines, from a powerful, structured Brunello and a silky, aromatic Barolo to a vibrant Barbera and a polished Super Tuscan. These are the bottles that truly excited me.

I believe the story is just as important as the wine itself. That’s why we’ve created a new, immersive website—a masterclass I’ve put together where you can explore the terroir, the grapes, and the philosophies behind each of my selections.

Discover these in stock releases from Tuscany, and Piedmont! I invite you to begin your own journey of discovery today. These are wines with a soul, and I am incredibly proud to share them with you."

-Orazio Campoli, K&L Italian Wine Buyer

Back on our shelves: Agnes Gleizes, a K&L exclusive Chablis label from a seven-generation family domaine with prized holdings across top Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites. Behind the label is none other than Domaine Gautheron—one of Chablis’s most respected producers and a longtime K&L favorite. The wines in the Agnes Gleizes lineup are the very same as those bottled under the Gautheron name. Thanks to our close relationship with the domaine, we’re able to offer this exclusive label at a price that’s simply unbeatable. These are not only some of the top-scoring Chablis in our inventory right now, but they’re also priced to suit every occasion—from a weeknight roast chicken pairing to a top-tier collectible for the devoted Chablis aficionado. Learn more On the Trail.

Our popular fall Champagne event returns! Get ready for a lively afternoon of bubbles and bliss!

This is the event that we know you’ve all been waiting for! We’re thrilled to bring our most anticipated sparkling soirée back to Redwood City and Hollywood! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as we welcome an extraordinary lineup of our favorite Champagnes for a tasting experience like no other.

A handpicked group of some of our favorite grower-producers will be flying in direct from France to pour their wines exclusively for K&L guests. Meet the passionate vignerons behind labels such as Alexandre Le Brun, Franck Bonville, Launois, Courtois, Alain Lallement, H. Blin, Baron Fuente, Fallet Dart, Egrot, A.D. Coutelas, Le Brun de Neuville, and Aspasie. This is a special opportunity to engage directly with the people who cultivate the vines, craft the wines, and shape the future of grower Champagne.

In addition to these hidden gems, we’ll also be showcasing marquee producers and iconic houses that define the world of luxury Champagne. Expect selections from Billecart-Salmon, Louis Roederer, Krug, Ruinart, Laurent-Perrier, and more—poured by knowledgeable representatives eager to share their stories and expertise.

With over 50 Champagnes to explore, accompanied by artisanal cheeses and charcuterie from one of our favorite local caterers, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in style.

Don't miss our annual Champagne celebration—only at K&L. This event sells out every year, so purchase your tickets early!

Late summer brings an extraordinary lineup of white wine classics from Alsace, Germany, and Austria—regions that continue to set the global benchmark for Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. From crystalline Kabinetts and Grand Cru Alsace icons to 100-point Austrian masterpieces, this selection showcases both unbeatable values and once-in-a-lifetime collector’s bottles.

Plus, don't miss your opportunity to try the best of the best from these exalted regions. Join us this Saturday, September 20th for our World-Class Wines of Alsace, Germany, & Austria tasting. Highlighting their noble grapes—Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Grüner Veltliner—showcased through benchmark estates and rare bottlings that span vintages, styles, and levels of ripeness. Side by side, they demonstrate why these regions remain essential reference points for collectors and connoisseurs alike. Sign up to taste at your local store here.

Each K&L store location now offers 16 rotating taps filled with our latest featured selections! Available by the 1- or 2-ounce pour, Open Cellar gives you the chance to explore everything from iconic collectibles like 2009 Latour to beautifully aged Barolo—without the full bottle commitment. And it’s not all First Growths and trophy bottles. Whether you’re after a fresh summer Sauvignon Blanc or a bold red to pair with dinner, you’ll find something to suit your taste and budget.

Incredibly easy to use, new wines are added every two weeks, so there’s always something fresh to explore.

At K&L, we’ve always loved helping our customers pick the perfect bottle—but now we get to open them, too. We can’t wait to share the incredible depth of our cellar with you.

Discover what's on the menu at your local store.