K&L Top 10 Picks: April 2022

Hand-Picked, Over-Delivering Selections from Across the Globe... Monday Apr 11th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( K&L Top 10 Selections: April 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- [April's Top Ten]( is full of all-star performers, including a few all-time K&L best-sellers. We've got value stunners to compete with wines many multiples in price, reference-point estates turning out some of their best work ever, and prime-form library gems from Burgundy and Bordeaux. Our direct-import stars shine once again, and collectors will find absolutely jaw-dropping acquisitions in a tête de cuvée Champagne and a highly coveted, limited-edition craft Kentucky bourbon. [Tahbilk Old Vines]( • [2018 La Massa "La Massa" Toscana ($21.99, JS93, V93, WA93)]( — Vintage after vintage, this wine’s quality and price point make it one of the most successful offerings in our entire inventory. In short, it’s a K&L Hall of Famer, hands down, and the 2018 vintage picks up right where its predecessors left off. Garnering another series of excellent accolades for its price tier, it’s yet another thrilling value champion from an estate that seems to move from strength to strength. • [2017 Tahbilk "Old Vines" Cabernet-Shiraz Nagambie Lakes Victoria ($29.99, BC95, JH95)]( — Another old-vine value stunner from Down Under, this is a "traditional Australian red wine type, worthy of much admiration." Tahbilk's reputation for producing exceptional blends from their Victoria vineyards is on full display in this can't-miss expression that punches far above its weight class. • [2018 Valderiz Ribera del Duero ($31.99, WS95, JS93)]( — Proving once again that Spain is the undisputed leader in cellar-worthy values in the Old World, this stunning Tempranillo from Valderiz boasts an incredibly concentrated fruit profile that will thrill fans of the modern style, yet it also shows purely transparent Duero terroir atop a medium-bodied frame. No matter your preferred style, this QPR star fits the bill. • [2016 Beringer "Distinction Series" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($39.95, JD94, JS93, WA93)]( — An impeccably polished and stylish crowd-pleaser that hits all the right notes for fans of modern, luxury Napa Cab but comes in at a price that invites immediate and frequent enjoyment. From a universally acclaimed Napa vintage, this 94-point charmer “offers a forward, sexy, incredibly satisfying style” according to Jeb Dunnuck, and domestic buyer Ryan Woodhouse declares, “It’s already made a lot of friends, and it's going to make many more, especially at more than 30% off the regular rate." • [2010 Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Léognan ($44.99, WA93, JS92-93, WS92)]( — Billed as one of the “sleepers of the vintage” by Robert Parker, this 93-point overachiever is showing superbly as it enters its second decade of life. Lush, ripe, and engagingly complex, the 2010 delivers in a big way, rivaling wines that cost two to three times the price. While gorgeous now, this Pessac-Léognan also has the body and structure to warrant continued aging, so you should feel free to enjoy this beauty in the near term or ten to fifteen years down the line. • [2019 Clos Saint Antonin Châteauneuf-du-Pape ($44.99, WE97, JD94, DC93)]( — This small property is owned by the Sabon family of Domaine de la Janasse, and with multiple 100-point wines in their track record, it's safe to say this rendition brings the goods and then some. With cult-caliber pedigree at a market-leading, sub-$50 price, it's a no-brainer for savvy collectors to stash away in multiples, as its evolution is sure to be captivating over the years. • [W.B. Saffell Limited Edition Batch #1 107 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (375ml) ($49.99)]( — Made by master distiller Eddie Russell, the man responsible for some of the most famous and coveted bourbons to come out of the Bluegrass State, this is an absolutely top-shelf expression that should be on any collector’s short list. Bottled at 107 proof and showing the unmistakable signature of a true master, the W.B. Saffell Batch No. 1 is an unequivocally outstanding addition to the craft bourbon scene that has found a fanatical fan base, just as with previous Whiskey Barons releases like Old Ripy that now command hundreds of dollars on the secondary market. • [2007 Maison Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru "Les Charmes" ($69.99)]( — Back-vintage Burgundy is notoriously expensive, but an exceptionally rare opportunity allows us to offer this gem for a fraction of what one might expect. Classic white Burgundy in peak form, from a renowned producer, for under $70 is a unique proposition in today's market that fans of all stripes should take advantage of. • [2018 Brewer-Clifton "Machado" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir ($79.99, JD97, WE96, WA95, WS95)]( — Few winemakers anywhere in the world have such a deft hand as Greg Brewer, who annually crafts cult-caliber Pinots and Chardonnays from some of the most cherished vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County. This is a bona fide masterpiece for anyone who loves world-class winemaking and terroir expression, and for Pinot fans in particular, it’s an unequivocal must-have from one of the greatest talents in the game. • [Laurent-Perrier "Grand Siècle" Iteration #24 Brut Champagne ($149.99, JS97, WE96, WA94, V94)]( — Perhaps the most underrated tête de cuvée of the hallowed Grand Marque houses, Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siècle holds its own against the likes of Taittinger and Moët, but often doesn't get equal attention from collectors. This utterly charming rendition is just now showing its cards and will provide immense pleasure for avid aficionados while they wait for the Iteration #25 to come together in the cellar. --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? Check out recent opportunities at our [Email Archive]( page. 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