Unbeatable Quality for Price: Critically Acclaimed Cellar Values

Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Monday Sep 5th, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( Remarkable, Not-to-Be-Missed Collectible Value Buys California Cabernet, Bordeaux Hidden Gems, Insider's Pinot Deals, & More --------------------------------------------------------------- Value is a frequently used word in the wine world, but it can mean many things to many people, and at K&L we understand value in all its diverse contexts. Below we've selected a thrilling roster of wines that we believe epitomize world-class quality for more than reasonable (and sometimes jaw-dropping) prices in their categories. Critically acclaimed stunners one and all, they offer wine collectors of all stripes the opportunity to maximize their purchasing power with cellar-worthy character and class for a relative steal. Guaranteed performers in California Cabernet can cruise along for a decade or more. High-upside, under-the-radar, sub-$50 contenders add depth to any collection. The best QPR buys from Bordeaux's recent run of excellent vintages show why the region still reigns supreme in collectible wine, and much more. [HHCab] --------------------------------------------------------------- High-Upside Cellar Contenders, All Under $50 One of the most enjoyable aspects of wine is that it is entirely possible to curate an impressive collection that will last for decades, all without spending anywhere close to a fortune. The selection below contains a bevy of critically acclaimed, impeccably crafted bottlings that offer world-class upside potential, yet they are all available for a song. A 98-point Syrah from the inimitable Charles Smith of K Vintners blows the doors off the category, while the 2019 Saint-Damien Les Souteyrades is another reference-point example of the top-flight value to be found in Rhône's dynamic Gigondas region. Now in its third decade, an all-time best-selling JD95 library vintage of Right Bank standout Barde-Haut continues to impress, and Tuscan icon Fèlsina continues its run of unbridled success with a triple 95-point 2018 Fontalloro that's the epitome of collectible value. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Garage Wine Company "Sauzal Vineyard - Lot 95" Red Blend Maule Valley (Previously $39) 96 $28.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Verzier "Empreinte" St-Joseph 97 $29.99 [View]( 2018 Château de L'Ou "Compartir" Côtes du Roussillon Villages Rouge 95 $29.99 [View]( 2019 K Vintners "Motor City Kitty - Boushey Vineyard" Yakima Valley Syrah 98 $34.95 [View]( 2020 Roserock (Drouhin) Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 95 $34.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Saint-Damien "Les Souteyrades" Gigondas 96 $36.99 [View]( 2020 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese Rheingau 99 $44.99 [View]( 2001 Barde Haut, St-Emilion (Elsewhere $80) 95 $44.99 [View]( 2018 Fèlsina "Fontalloro" Toscana 95 $49.99 [View]( 2019 Famille Perrin "Domaine du Clos des Tourelles" Gigondas 97 $49.99 [View]( 2016 Meyney, St-Estèphe 96 $49.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Best Bangs for Your Cabernet Buck When it comes to cellar candidates, one of the first places we all look is California Cabernet, and our deep contacts in the Golden State's best appellations give us access to some truly spectacular bottlings at jaw-dropping prices. Hawk and Horse, an all-time K&L best seller, has just made a triumphant return with a stellar 2016 vintage that's over 60% off the winery retail, while the iconic Stags' Leap Winery has turned out an can't-miss, 95-point expression from the epic 2018 vintage for under $40. These are just a few of our favorites in a category that is stacked to the hilt with superb collectible candidates for simply unheard-of prices. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2016 Hawk and Horse Red Hills-Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $75) 93 $24.95 [View]( 2018 Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $50+) 95 $39.95 [View]( 2016 Sterling "Reserve" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Elsewhere $75) 93 $39.95 [View]( 2019 Sinegal "Details" Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 96 $49.95 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Unbeatable QPR Stunners for Chardonnay Fans of All Stripes Chardonnay is always in style, and fortunately for enthusiastic aficionados everywhere, there are more producers than ever crafting world-class examples that still come in as superb everyday values. Perfect cases in point are the 2020 Cambria Katherine's Vineyard, an absolutely charming, sub-$20 gem boasting 94 points from Vinous, and the monumentally complex, 96-point 2019 Oakridge Willowlake Vineyard from one of Australia's reference-point Chardonnay producers. Of course, Chablis is still at the pinnacle of the QPR pyramid for Chardonnay with a sterling 1er Cru rendition from the iconic La Chablisiènne cooperative. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Cambria "Katherine's Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 94 $17.99 [View]( 2019 Beringer "Luminus" Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Chardonnay (Elsewhere $30+) 93 $19.95 [View]( 2021 Diatom Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 94 $24.95 [View]( 2019 Oakridge "Willowlake Vineyard" Chardonnay Yarra Valley Victoria 96 $24.99 [View]( 2018 La Chablisiènne Chablis 1er Cru "Vaulorent" 94 $39.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Can't-Miss Insider's Deals on New World Pinot Noir In a category that isn't always known for overdelivering value, we've managed to secure some truly jaw-dropping deals on exceptional New World Pinot Noir bottlings that will thrill and impress even the most seasoned fans of the varietal. The 95-point 2017 Copain Les Voisins is one of our best-selling wines of 2022 across all categories, delivering "elegant, superbly balanced" California Pinot character for under $25, while the historic, benchmark Arterberry Maresh estate captures the essence of Oregon Pinot in their WA97, old-vine 2018 Weber Vineyard, which comes in at nearly 30% off the winery SRP. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Akitu "A2" Pinot Noir Central Otago (Previously $27) 93 $18.99 [View]( 2017 Copain "Les Voisins" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir (Previously $40) 95 $24.95 [View]( 2018 Maggy Hawk "Jory Hills Vineyard" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Elsewhere $65) 94 $39.95 [View]( 2019 Cristom "Mt. Jefferson Cuvée" Eola-Amity Pinot Noir 97 $39.95 [View]( 2018 Arterberry Maresh "Weber Vineyard" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Previously $70) 97 $49.95 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Overperforming Bordeaux Winners at Pre-Arrival Pricing With an unprecedented run of incredible vintages to close out the last decade, there's never been a better time to be a bargain hunter in Bordeaux. No other region produces such a staggering array of value-priced cellar candidates that can go the distance, and we've combed our inventory for the best offerings to maximize your collectible dollar. Back-to-back 96-point vintages of the perennial Right Bank dynamo Tour Saint-Christophe show an estate on a roll, while Sansonnet's 2020 vintage is yet another mind-blowing deal from a property that moves from one strength to another these days. Arguably the best bang for the buck in Margaux, the 2016 Labégorce offers an increasingly rare chance to score a top collectible buy from a vintage of generational excellence. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Dalem, Fronsac (Pre-Arrival) 94 $25.99 [View]( 2020 Le Petit Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan (Pre-Arrival) 94 $29.99 [View]( 2020 Tour Saint-Christophe, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 96 $32.99 [View]( 2019 Tour Saint-Christophe, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 96 $34.99 [View]( 2020 Sansonnet, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 96 $38.99 [View]( 2018 Laroque, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 96 $39.99 [View]( 2016 Barde-Haut, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 96 $44.99 [View]( 2016 Labégorce, Margaux (Pre-Arrival) 95 $44.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Astounding Quality for Price in Spain's Best Buys Spain continues to make its case as the most consistent source of exceptional red wine cellar values in the world, and the selection below is certainly compelling evidence. Raúl Pérez is once again shining a bright light on the incredible quality coming out of Bierzo with his spectacular, WA94 expression of the region's native Mencía varietal, but it's no surprise that Rioja takes center stage here. La Rioja Alta reaffirms its benchmark status with a pair of ultra-classic renditions in the 94-point 2016 Viña Alberdi and the 96-point 2015 Viña Ardanza. Equally historic and renowned names like Muga, López de Heredia, and CVNE all make appearances as well, resulting in a who's-who list of the finest collectible names in Spain. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Raúl Pérez "Ultreia St-Jacques" Mencía Bierzo 94 $18.99 [View]( 2016 La Rioja Alta "Viña Alberdi" Reserva Rioja 94 $21.99 [View]( 2013 López de Heredia "Viña Cubillo" Crianza Rioja 93 $24.99 [View]( 2018 Bodegas Muga Reserva Rioja 94 $29.99 [View]( 2015 CVNE "Cune" Gran Reserva Rioja 95 $34.99 [View]( 2015 La Rioja Alta "Viña Ardanza" Reserva Rioja 96 $39.99 [View]( 2009 López de Heredia "Viña Bosconia" Reserva Rioja 96 $44.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Sub-$20 Superstars to Stack by the Case No matter what your budget or buying habits are, everyone loves a bona fide value all-star that delivers go-to quality and consistency and is also priced to easily stack by the case (or two). These are the surefire crowd pleasers that you always want to have on hand, wines that will impress even the most particular palates and keep your guests' glasses full all night long. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc leads the way with a stunning reserve bottling from Mt. Beautiful at a direct-import price that's well below the market rate, as well as a watershed, 96-point, single-vineyard masterpiece from Craggy Range that can compete with wines many times its price. Beaujolais' greatest vineyard site shines in Jean-Michel Dupré's WE93 2019 Morgon Côte du Py for just $17.99. These are but a handful of the incredibly overperforming, sub-$20 stunners that you'll find once you take a deep dive into this most rewarding category on the [K&L website.]( Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Mt. Beautiful "12 Barrels" Sauvignon Blanc North Canterbury (Elsewhere $28) 93 $17.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Jean-Michel Dupré Morgon "Côte du Py" 93 $17.99 [View]( 2015 Esprit de Pavie, Bordeaux 93 $17.99 [View]( 2021 TWR (Te Whare Ra) Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 94 $19.99 [View]( 2021 Rieslingfreak "No. 44" Riesling Eden Valley South Australia 93 $19.99 [View]( 2021 Craggy Range "Te Muna Road" Sauvignon Blanc Martinborough 96 $19.99 [View]( 2020 Domaine Roche "Marcel Roche" Cairanne 93 $19.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [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? 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