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K&L Tastings: Cabernet Sauvignon in Disguise, Big Reds for Father’s Day Weekend

Jun 11, 2025, 11:43 PMklwines
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Special Tastings and Events

Friday, June 27th
San Francisco: An Evening with Andrea Mullineux: South Africa’s Star Winemaker


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

Wednesday, June 11th
San Francisco: Exploring Felton Road in New Zealand’s Central Otago

Thursday, June 12th
All Stores: Cabernet Sauvignon in Disguise: A Blind Tasting Challenge

Friday, June 13th
All Stores: Solstice Sips: A Rosé Wine Tasting to Welcome the Season

Saturday, June 14th
All Stores: Big Reds for Father’s Day Weekend
Hollywood: Balvenie & Glenfiddich (Engraving Only)
Culver City: Nikka Whisky Experience: From the Barrel & Beyond

Sunday, June 15th
All Stores: Angel's Envy Tasting & Engraving

Cabernet Sauvignon in Disguise: A Blind Tasting Challenge

Thursday, June 12th
$15 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


Blind Tasting

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for our monthly blind tastings and put your palate to the test! The month of June brings a special blind tasting theme: "Cabernet Sauvignon in Disguise.” Yes, we can tell you that the only grape predominately featured (hint: some of these wines could be blends!) in this tasting is a lineup of six Cabernet Sauvignons, but the real challenge is trying to guess where they're from!

These all-levels tastings are a fun and engaging way to deepen your wine knowledge—and drink delicious wine, of course! Using only your senses, you’ll attempt to identify the region, country, and even the vintage of these fantastic Cabs. Taste your way through this lineup from classic regions around the world, with expert guidance from our knowledgeable K&L staff.

Part game, part education, this experience has something for everyone—whether you're new to blind tastings, just starting your wine journey, or a seasoned enthusiast looking to sharpen your skills. Come one, come all!

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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Solstice Sips: A Rosé Wine Tasting to Welcome the Season

Friday, June 13th
$15 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


Rose

As the sun lingers longer in the sky and with summer solstice only a week away, we're excited to open the doors to summer early with a glass of rosé in hand! This tasting brings together sparkling and still expressions that trace their roots from the limestone terraces of Cassis to the wind-swept hills of Rioja and the coastal vineyards of California. This tasting is your invitation to unwind, reconnect, and celebrate the upcoming season with a lineup of refreshingly vibrant rosé wines. Let the color, energy, and flavor of rosé set the tone for the sunny days ahead!

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
Dérot-Delugny "Bissextile" Brut Rosé $39.99 View
Domaine Carneros "Cuvée de la Pompadour" Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine (Elsewhere $45) $37.95 View
2024 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé $26.99 View
2023 Clos Cibonne "Tradition" Tibouren Côtes de Provence Rosé $36.99 View
2024 Sierra de Toloño Rosado Rioja $21.99 View
2024 Bedrock Wine Company "Ode to Lulu" California Rosé $22.95 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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Big Reds for Father’s Day Weekend

Saturday, June 14th
$25 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


Father's Day

Whether you’re raising a glass to Dad or simply craving something bold in your glass, this tasting is all about celebrating with substance. These reds bring depth, character, and a little swagger—from mountain-grown Cabernet to classic Barolo to the sun-drenched soils of Barossa. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy something big, expressive, and worth lingering over as summer approaches.

Vintage Item Name Retail Link
2022 Torbreck "Woodcutter's" Shiraz Barossa Valley South Australia $19.99 View
2019 Château Gigognan "Clos du Roi" Châteauneuf-du-Pape $34.99 View
2023 Bedrock "Bedrock Vineyard - Heritage Wine" Sonoma Valley Red Blend $54.95 View
2021 Caiarossa "Caiarossa" Toscana (Elsewhere $69) $59.99 View
2021 Smith-Madrone Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon $59.95 View
2005 Lagrange, St-Julien $124.99 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:

Thursday, June 19th - Cachaça Bela (SF Only) Friday, June 20th - Skin Contact (Orange) Wine (All Stores)
Saturday, June 21st - Bordeaux Tasting (All Stores)
Saturday, June 21st - Bardstown Bourbon (CC Only) Sunday, June 22nd - Nikka Whisky (SF Only) Sunday, June 22nd - Lodestar Whiskey (CC Only)

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