K&L Top 10 Picks: June 2022

Hand-Picked, Over-Delivering Selections from Across the Globe... Monday Jun 20th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( K&L Top 10 Selections: June 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- [June's Top Ten]( is full to the brim with best-selling value stunners. A 2021 rosé-of-the-year candidate, plus library bargains from a stellar Bordeaux vintage and a California Rhône-style icon lead the way. Can't-miss cellar contenders from Rioja and Tuscan benchmark estates can be had for under $50 each, while the deal of the year in California Chardonnay is down to its last available stocks. Best-in-market pricing on a 2019 Gigondas standout (with Beaucastel pedigree) and a perennial all-star, direct-import New Zealand Pinot take collectible quality to another level, and a jaw-dropping K&L Exclusive Cask Scotch has just arrived from Hart Brothers at a total steal in its category. [Twin Peaks Vineyard]( • [2021 TWR (Te Whare Ra) Rosé Marlborough]( ($19.99, V94, BC94, SK94) — Proprietors Anna and Jason Flowerday have simply blown our minds with their 2021 rosé, and if you consider yourself a savvy wine consumer, start making room in your fridge right now. Having declassified all their Pinot Noir fruit and some Syrah to make this triple 94-point beauty, they've turned out a world-champion overachiever that “has all you could ask for: ripe, concentrated fruit, fresh yet balanced acidity and a savory, textural grip that adds complexity,” as described by Vinous. • [2009 Coufran, Haut-Médoc]( ($21.99, JS92) — Back in stock is one of the sharpest buys of the historic 2009 vintage in Bordeaux. Every time we get a parcel of the blockbuster 2009 Coufran, we sell out in a flash. We’ve recently secured a new allotment for the shockingly low price of $21.99. Nearly thirteen years into its development, this Haut-Médoc red is showing beautifully and is about as harmonious and inviting as they come. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the full wonder of the 2009 vintage while staying well within a budget. You’ll need to act quickly, though, as our allocation never lasts for long. • [2012 Bonny Doon "Le Cigare Volant - Reserve" Central Coast Rhône Blend (Elsewhere $60)]( ($29.95, V92, WE92) — When we offered the 2013 vintage last fall, it instantly became one of our fastest sellouts of 2021, and those of you who got in on it already know why. The 2012 is more than poised to equal or eclipse the 2013 in popularity. Its traditional, Old World style “pays true homage to the iconic wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape but at the same time shows California's true prowess when it comes to Rhône-inspired blends in the hands of a masterful winemaker,” as Ryan Woodhouse describes it. This benchmark specimen is now firing on all cylinders for a fantastic, peak-form drinking experience. • [2016 Hanzell "Estate" Sonoma Valley Chardonnay (Elsewhere $65+)]( ($39.95, WE95, V94, WA93+) — We're coming down to the last of our stock on one of the best Chardonnay deals of the past year. Don't miss your access to one of the most historically inspired and classically chiseled California Chardonnays at a thoroughly jaw-dropping, best-in-market price (by far). A wine that Vinous' Antonio Galloni calls "a finessed, translucent, incredibly distinctive Chardonnay," this hits it out of the park for fans of the style. Like its predecessor, this sterling 2016 represents one of the most outstanding buys in its category that will almost assuredly be a hands-down best seller when all is said and done. • [2009 López de Heredia "Viña Tondonia" Reserva Rioja]( ($47.99, JS97, WA93) — The 97-point 2009 Viña Tondonia Reserva is yet another in a long line of impeccable bottlings that show exactly why this reference-point estate is so widely loved and admired. This wine regularly inspires effusive critical praise, and the 2009 is no different. This is a classic Tondonia terroir expression with compact, dark fruit married to a thrilling savoriness and a chalky minerality that precisely reflects the soils of this prized vineyard. This is the perfect opportunity for aficionados of Spain’s most classically styled, age-worthy wines to make this cornerstone release a part of their collections for years to come. • [2018 Fèlsina "Fontalloro" Toscana]( ($49.99, WA95, V95, JS95) — In terms of consistent excellence and value, there are very few, if any, estates in Tuscany that can hold a candle to Fèlsina. At a can’t-miss price of under $50, the 2018 Fontalloro is once again primed to be a standout collectible value like no other. Indeed, no fewer than three 95-point reviews confirm that this beauty is bound for a thrilling development in the cellar. For fans of the estate and of reference-point Italian wine in general, the savvy move is undoubtedly to stash away several bottles and reap the rewards over the coming decade or more. • [2019 Famille Perrin "Domaine du Clos des Tourelles" Gigondas]( ($49.99, JD97, JS96) — Other than Beaucastel, the Perrin family's most famous property is undoubtedly the Clos des Tourelles, from which they make one of Gigondas’ most definitive expressions. Year after year, this bottling sets the bar for excellence, and in acclaimed vintages such as 2019, it becomes a highly coveted, reference-point collectible for Rhône enthusiasts everywhere. An incredible sub-$50 price for a titanic, 97-point masterpiece is what truly sets this stunning gem apart from its contemporaries. This is a can’t-miss opportunity to secure one of the Rhône’s most exceptional 2019 cellar gems at our unbeatable, best-in-market pricing. • [2018 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Martinborough]( ($59.99, SK97, JS96, BC96) — Ata Rangi’s reputation as the best-of-the-best Pinot Noir in New Zealand is without question. Planted decades ago to rootstock "borrowed" from DRC, the vines have a lineage and history that are unmatched in New Zealand. Ata Rangi is a best-in-class example of the varietal that stands tall against the finest in the world. The 2018 vintage was just released, and James Suckling tagged it with 96 points, and at our market-best, direct-import price of under $60, it's one of the most surefire collectible Pinot Noir buys in our inventory. Countless savvy collectors have already discovered the otherworldly quality of Ata Rangi, and the 2018 is set to continue that trend. • [2017 Cliff Lede Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $80)]( ($69.99, WE95, V94, JD93) — Cliff Lede is fast reaching the heights of Napa Valley’s most coveted blue-chip names. With cult-caliber flagship bottlings that are now regularly raking in perfect scores, the estate is firing on all cylinders. The 2017 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon is a “large-scaled, potent Cabernet Sauvignon [that] has a ton to offer,” according to Vinous’ Antonio Galloni in his 94-point review. Jeb Dunnuck similarly calls it “a winner in 2017 … [and] a sure bet in the vintage.” At our excellent pricing that’s well below the market average, it’s a stellar buy in cellar-worthy Napa Cab that will impress even the most seasoned collectors. • [2006 Benriach 15 Year Old "Hart Brothers Finest Collection" K&L Exclusive Cask Strength Single Port Pipe Unchillfiltered Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)]( ($109.99) — Our long-time single malt fanatics have caught on to the utterly thrilling whiskies coming out of Benriach, and word of the genius of master blender Rachel Barrie is reaching all corners of the Scotch world. They've offered us several casks from the good Mr. Walker's current and past portfolio this year and we've been more than happy to take every single one of them. An astounding deal for a 15-year-old Speysider, this 2006 Benriach comes in at just $10 more than the stupendous 12-year-olds we offered earlier this year. Spirits buyer David Othenin-Girard calls it "a totally idiosyncratic cask that still seems to exemplify BenRiach's true nature ... One of the best values from Hart Brothers this year." --------------------------------------------------------------- [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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