K&L Newsletter: Sta. Rita Hills' Finest, An Oregon Rising Star, & Top Values

[] Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Tuesday Jan 24th, 2023 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( [Domestic News]( [Today's Newsletter]( is a brief but eye-opening jaunt through the Golden State's most dynamic wine region, with a stopover in Oregon. Domestic Buyer Ryan Woodhouse cuts right to the chase with some hand-picked favorites, followed by a survey of top wines and winemakers in Sta. Rita Hills (currently his favorite California appellation) and a profile of an uncoventional rising star in Willamette Valley. A go-to roster of top-tier values caps it all off with expertly crafted wines at everyday prices. - [A Trio of Ryan's Hand-Picked Favorites](#section1) - [California's Most Dynamic Region](#section2) - [A Different Look at Oregon with Paetra](#section3) - [Overperforming, Go-To Value Winners](#section4) --------------------------------------------------------------- [Donnachadh Estate] --------------------------------------------------------------- New Discoveries and an Old Favorite Of the countless wines Ryan tastes in a year, some stand out and become personal favorites. Handcrafted Chardonnay and Riesling from a pair of up-and-coming stars will find favor with fans of the varietals, and a K&L-favorite, 93-point Sonoma Pinot is once again a best-buy contender at under $20. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2021 Banshee Sonoma County Pinot Noir 93 $19.95 [View]( 2021 Donnachadh Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 94 $34.95 [View]( 2021 Paetra Willamette Valley Riesling $19.95 [View]( [Return to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- More Dynamic Than Ever: The Best of Sta. Rita Hills The focus of today's newsletter, Sta. Rita Hills has fully emerged as a top-tier appellation that deserves mention among the world's best wine regions. Incredible terroir and acclaimed winemaking come together for spectacular results. With names like Melville, Sandhi, and Tyler leading the way, there's a strong argument to be made that this is California's most dynamic wine region at the moment. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2021 Tyler Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 93 $29.95 [View]( 2021 Donnachadh Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 95 $34.95 [View]( 2021 Sandhi Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 96 $36.95 [View]( 2021 Melville "Estate" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 95 $39.95 [View]( 2019 Melville "Estate" Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 95 $38.99 [View]( Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2021 Tyler Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 95 $29.95 [View]( 2020 Brewer-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 95 $34.95 [View]( 2021 Melville "Estate" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 96 $34.95 [View]( 2020 Sandhi "La Rinconada Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 96 $64.95 [View]( [Return to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- Producer Spotlight: Willamette Valley's Paetra One of Ryan's most inspiring recent discoveries is Weinbau Paetra, an outside-the-box operation in Oregon's Willamette Valley run by Bill Hooper. As one of two American graduates in the 120-year history of Germany's famed Neustadt winemaking school, it's no surprise that he's focused on making the best German varietal expressions in the U.S., and it appears he's well on the way to achieving that goal. Of course, he also brings German-inspired precision to Oregon's traditional varietals, making for an entire line-up that's well worth exploring. Vintage Item Name Retail Link 2021 Paetra Coastal Range Pinot Blanc $19.95 [View]( 2021 Paetra "Lobenstein Vineyard" Yamhill-Carlton Riesling $24.95 [View]( 2021 Paetra "Wahlstrom Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir $29.95 [View]( [Return to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- Top Domestic Values and Sleeper Stars Whether it's a winery-direct Insider's deal or a hidden gem that overdelivers on a surprisingly modest price, our domestic wine inventory is a hotbed of value. Critically acclaimed Pinot and Syrah, artfully crafted estate Chardonnay, and unconvential California whites all offer a winning combination of style and affordability for under $20. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Talley "Estate" Arroyo Grande Chardonnay (Elsewhere 25) 92 $14.95 [View]( 2021 Tatomer "Hinter der Mauer" Central Coast White Blend 92 $15.99 [View]( 2021 Union Sacre "Kick On Ranch - Old Vine" Santa Barbara County Dry Riesling $14.95 [View]( 2020 Marietta "Old Vine" California Rosé 92 $9.95 [View]( 2019 Avennia "Lydian" Columbia Valley GSM Blend 93 $19.95 [View]( 2019 Chamisal San Luis Obispo County Pinot Noir 94 $19.95 [View]( 2018 Larner "Transverse" Santa Barbara County Syrah (Previously $30) 93 $19.95 [View]( 2019 Koehler Estate "Rebel" Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah (Previously $55) $19.95 [View]( [Return to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [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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