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K&L Tastings: Oregon Vs. Burgundy, Champagne for the Smart Sipper

Jul 17, 2025, 6:52 PMklwines
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Dynamic Tastings at Your Local K&L Store

Special Tastings and Events

Wednesday, July 23rd
An Evening with Champagne Lallier at Harborview (San Francisco)

Thursday, July 24th
Au Bon Climat Library Dinner at Montesacro (San Francisco)

Thursday, August 21st
Giacosa Library Dinner at Stella (Hollywood)

Thursday, August 14th
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Dinner at Piccino (San Francisco)


The rosters are set for this week's in-store tastings, so please mark your calendars for an afternoon (or two) of fascinating and fun exploration with fellow wine and spirit lovers and our K&L staff. Please read below for more details on our upcoming events.

In-Store Tastings

Thursday, July 17th
San Francisco: Tipsy Rose Wines
Redwood City: Griffo Distillery
Culver City: Craft Spirits Cooperative

Friday, July 18th
All Stores: Battle of the Bottles: Oregon vs. Burgundy

Saturday, July 19th
All Stores: Champagne Tasting for the Smart Sipper
Hollywood: Nikka Whisky Experience (Dry Demo Only)
Culver City: Wolves Whiskey

Sunday, July 20th
All Stores: Ola Sol Premium Agave Wine

Battle of the Bottles: Oregon vs. Burgundy

Friday, July 18th
$20 per Ticket
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Hollywood
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Culver City
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L San Francisco
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Redwood City


Pinot Noir

Two of the world’s most compelling wine regions—Burgundy and Oregon—share a latitude and a love for Pinot Noir & Chardonnay, but their expressions couldn’t be more distinct. This spirited tasting sets Burgundy’s centuries-old traditions and vineyard classifications against Oregon’s bold, evolving approach, shaped by pioneering winemakers and a deep commitment to expressing place through the wines they produce. It’s a compelling opportunity to taste these parallels and divergences side by side and decide for yourself: who really masters the grape today?

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
2023 Château de la Charrière Santenay Blanc 1er Cru "Beauregard" $34.99 View
2023 Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Willamette Valley Chardonnay $34.95 View
2023 Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru "Les Serpentieres" $69.99 View
2022 Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru "Clos de la Boutière" $49.99 View
2022 Hundred Suns Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir $44.95 View
2022 Martin Woods "Bednarik Vineyard" Tualatin Hills Pinot Noir $54.95 View

Please visit your store location's reservation page to purchase tickets in advance:
Walk-ins permitted as capacity allows. Line-up subject to change.
K&L Hollywood
K&L Culver City
K&L San Francisco
K&L Redwood City

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Champagne Tasting for the Smart Sipper

Saturday, July 19th
$30 per ticket
3:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Hollywood
3:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Culver City
1:00PM-4:00PM — K&L San Francisco
1:00PM-4:00PM — K&L Redwood City


Champagne

Experience Champagne that overdelivers on quality—not on price. Champagne buyer Gary Westby brings us a curated lineup featuring grower and under-the-radar producers whose wines are crafted with precision—often from premier vineyard sites with decades, if not centuries, of history—yet remain surprisingly accessible. Taste for yourself how these bottles stand tall beside the big names without borrowing their price tags.

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
Baron-Fuenté "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne (Elsewhere $37) $29.99 View
Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Tradition" Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne $29.99 View
Petiau "Cuvée Prestige" Brut Champagne $49.99 View
Fallet-Dart "Clos du Mont" Brut Champagne (2006) $69.99 View
2015 Billecart-Salmon Rosé Champagne $119.99 View
2015 Perrier-Jouët "Fleur de Champagne Belle Epoque" Brut Champagne $129.99 View

Please visit your store location's reservation page to purchase tickets in advance:
Walk-ins permitted as capacity allows. Line-up subject to change.
K&L Hollywood
K&L Culver City
K&L San Francisco
K&L Redwood City

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Ola Sol Premium Agave Wine

Sunday, July 20th
$5 per ticket
11:00PM-2:00PM — K&L Hollywood
11:00PM-2:00PM — K&L Culver City
11:00PM-2:00PM — K&L San Francisco
11:00PM-2:00PM — K&L Redwood City


Ola Sol

This tasting includes a flight of margaritas using Ola Sol agave wine!

Made from 100% Blue Weber Agave fermented—not distilled—in Jalisco, Mexico, this agave wine delivers tequila-like flavors with half the alcohol, sugar, and calories. With a 24% ABV and a smooth, clean finish, Ola Sol offers a premium, refreshing alternative and was awarded a Silver Medal at the 2023 San Francisco International Wine Competition.

Please visit your store location's reservation page to purchase tickets in advance:
Walk-ins permitted as capacity allows. Line-up subject to change.
K&L Hollywood
K&L Culver City
K&L San Francisco
K&L Redwood City

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Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, July 23rd - Napa Green (San Francisco)
Thursday, July 24th - Napa Green (San Francisco)
Thursday, July 24th - Craft Spirits Cooperative (Redwood City)
Friday, July 25th - Barolo & Beyond: Exploring Italy’s Iconic Nebbiolo (All Stores)
Saturday, July 26th - Domestic Tasting: Rhone-Style Wines (All Stores)
Sunday, July 27th - T’maro Sustainable (Redwood City)


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