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K&L Tastings: West Coast Chardonnay from Coast to Crest, Discovering 2022: BDX Benchmarks

Aug 29, 2025, 3:44 PMklwines
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Dynamic Tastings at Your Local K&L Store

Special Tastings and Events

Saturday, September 6th
Inverroche Gin Masterclass at LP Vinyl Bar (Hollywood)

Thursday, September 11th
Kanosuke Whisky Tasting at Superprime (San Francisco)

Friday, September 19th
Marqués de Murrieta Dinner at Macarena (Palo Alto)

Friday, September 19th
Solaia Dinner at République in Los Angeles (Hollywood)


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

Friday, August 29th
All Stores: Absolutely Brilliant: West Coast Chardonnay from Coast to Crest

Saturday, August 30th
All Stores: Discovering 2022: Bordeaux Benchmarks from a Remarkable Vintage

Saturday, August 30th
Culver City: Bardstown Bourbon

Absolutely Brilliant:
West Coast Chardonnay from Coast to Crest

Friday, August 29th
$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


Brilliant Chardonnay

This Absolutely Brilliant tasting brings the West Coast’s breadth into one glass breadth into one glass—coast to mountain ridges, marine-chilled sites to sun-soaked slopes. We’ll explore bottlings rooted in volcanic soils and high-altitude vineyards, showcasing laser-cut acidity, layered texture, and the kind of tension that rewards both immediate drinking and cellaring. From up-and-coming producers pushing fresh, mineral styles to cult icons refining the classic, barrel-fermented profile, this flight captures the state’s remarkable range—and Chardonnay’s most compelling expressions today.

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
2023 Madson Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay $34.95 View
2023 Liquid Farm "White Hill" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay $44.95 View
2023 Mayacamas Mount Veeder Chardonnay $64.95 View
2023 Hendry "Estate - Barrel Fermented" Napa Valley Chardonnay $34.95 View
2022 Bethel Heights "Casteel" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay (Previously $70) $69.95 View
2022 DuMOL "Isobel - Charles Heintz Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Chardonnay $84.95 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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Discovering 2022:
Bordeaux Benchmarks from a Remarkable Vintage

Saturday, August 30th
$40 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


Bordeaux

World-class Bordeaux, side by side. This focused tasting offers a rare chance to compare Left and Right Bank benchmarks across the remarkable 2022 vintage, with multiple 97–100 point highlights and outstanding values that belong on any savvy buyer’s shortlist. From St-Emilion up-and-comer Laroque to 2022 Pichon-Lalande, these bottlings deliver textbook typicité at every turn. Seats are limited—join us for a deep dive into structure, style, and cellar potential.

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
2022 Laroque, St-Emilion $39.99 View
2022 Haut-Bages-Libéral, Pauillac $54.99 View
2022 Branaire-Ducru, St-Julien $59.99 View
2022 Clos du Clocher, Pomerol $89.99 View
2022 Léoville-Barton, St-Julien $109.99 View
2022 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac $249.99 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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Mark Your Calendars for These Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, September 3rd - Cos d'Estournel Tasting (San Francisco Only)
Thursday, Septmeber 4th - Wine Club Tasting (All Stores)
Friday, September 5th - A Burgundy Battle: Chablis vs. the Mâconnais (All Stores)
Saturday, September 6th - Blanc de Noirs Champagne Tasting (All Stores)
Saturday, September 6th - Granalta Tequila Tasting (Culver City Only)


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