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www.klwines.com July 1, 2010 800.247.5987 WINE News JULY is hot (everywhere but San Francisco, that is). So why not celebrate summer with smokin’ wines from Spain, Portugal, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay? From the most refreshing Vinho Verdes to barbecue-friendly Mencías and Tannats, our “Latin” category is as diverse as the countries lumped into it. While you’re at it, cool off with refreshing rosés and spectacular sparklers, including Billecart- Salmon, which is finally back in stock, though who knows for how long... LO AUTÉNTICO Seeking an Identity, Great Wine in “Latin Countries” What unites countries as diverse as Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Reserva, received 92 points. The same wine submitted last year, was Spain and Portugal, other than a common language (well, at tasted and not deemed worthy of review. But fashions change and palates least for four of the five) and a history of colonial expansion evolve (including those of powerful critics). Regardless of fashion or from the 15th to the 19th centuries? Well, one thing would certainly critical acclaim, here is what we always look for in Spanish, Portuguese be the fact that at almost any wine shop you visit, there is likely one and South American wines: honest, interesting, distinctive wines offering person handling buying duties for all five of these countries. In the past flavors that are true to their region and varietals. Wines that taste great we have referred to the section as Latin wines, or El Mundo Latino. Both and are terrific values. are about as concise as one can be when referring to countries as diverse as those mentioned above. But it’s also a term that’s rather vague, that Here are some of the wines we currently have in stock that, I feel, places together countries that each have their own distinctive cultures and exemplify these values. Throughout this month’s newsletter you’ll traditions, which would certainly include the history of vine cultivation discover a few new faces, a few old favorites, some magnums, and a bevy and wine production. Vineyards in Spain and Portugal date back to the of styles, vintages and wines that we are proud to offer to you. Roman Empire, in fact even earlier. In Chile and Argentina vines have been cultivated since the later half of the 16th century and Uruguay since Let’s start off with a region we absolutely love: Rioja. Check out Anne the 18th century. Pickett’s write-up (page 21) of the 2004 Bodegas Casa Juan Señor de Lesmos Crianza Rioja ($15.99). This tiny bodega makes awesome wine, All of this is to suggest that sometimes it’s tough to group wines that are across the board. so different together, to develop a common narrative, and (we hope!) sell ...continued on page 21 some wine in the process. That having been said, I’m sure going to try. I’d like to begin with a brief anecdote from a recent visit to Rioja, Spain. Apparently a correspondent from one of the most influential internation- al wine publications was there while I was (in fact, visiting several of the JULY 2010 FEATURES bodegas I visited, often within a few short days). The chatter was about 5 2009 Bordeaux You Can Bank On how said correspondent seemed to be increasingly interested in traditional wines, aged for longer periods of time in American oak. In 7 Billecart is Back!!! one particular instance, a winery I visited related a story about how their 21 Redefining “Latin” Wines best rated wine in a recent issue of the publication in question, a Gran May 29, 2009: An Excellent Bubbly and Two Fine Men DEPARTMENTS Beer ................................................................6 I am leaving the In other news: On June 3rd, one of our Bordeaux............................ subject of 2009 colleagues, Jim Barr, celebrated his 23rd year 4-5, 14-15, 20, 32 Burgundy ..............................................19, 28 Bordeaux this with K&L. My, how the time does fly when we Commonwealth .......................................... editorial, but you are all having fun. Jim, it just seems like 22 Domestic ......................................9-11, 16-17 can see some of my yesterday when you walked into our office and Champagne .................................................. (our) favorite values our lives at K&L. We wish you many more 7 Direct Imports ......................................12-13 from the vintage on years with us, and thank you for all you have Greece page 20. The “big done over the years. ........................................................23 Italy ..................................................18, 26-27 Clyde Beffa Jr guns” will open their Old & Rare .................................................. Co-owner/Bordeaux Buyer On a much less happy note, Joe Zugelder, our 24 prices at the end of Rhône/French Regional ................................ esteemed Old and Rare-wine buyer for the past 8 June or in early July, which means it should be Spain/Portugal/South America ...................... 20 years, who started at K&L in 1978 when he a hectic summer at K&L. Instead of Bordeaux, .............................. was very young, has decided to move on and 1, 3, 6, 8-9, 11, 21-22, 25 let’s talk bubbly for a bit. I love Champagne, Spirits .......................................................... relocate to Napa. Needless to say, we will 31 especially rosé Champagne, and we carry some Wine Accessories/Storage............................ greatly miss him and wish him the best of luck 29 of the best in world. And there has always been Wine Clubs.............................................. a soft spot in my heart for Billecart-Salmon. in his future endeavors. He has been a great 3, 30 We started carrying Billecart at K&L in 1978, asset for K&L, building our Old and Rare wine and in those days we bought it from the other program up from nothing to a major part of COLUMNS Alex Pross ....................................................30 famous KL (Kermit Lynch). For five years we our business. Joe: Todd, Trey, Brian and I have Anne Pickett ................................................21 had our own K&L Cuvée, and we were selling the deepest respect for you; we will miss you, Bryan Brick ..............................................6, 9 over 1,000 cases a year! Well these days we still and we will always consider you part of the Chiara Shannon ............................................3 love the property, but only manage to get a few K&L family. Chris Miller ................................................8 cases every few months. That’s why it comes as Clyde Beffa..........................................2, 8, 20 extra good news that we have lots of their great It will be very difficult to fill Joe’s shoes as Old David Driscoll ......................................25, 31 rosé in stock right now, and it should last and Rare wine buyer, and we have no idea right David Othenin-Girard................................31 through the summer. For July we are offering it now where to start. Until we figure something Doug Davidson’s Northwest Corner ..........10 at $69.99. That is a bargain for the quality. The out, Trey and I will be the point people for Elisabeth Schriber’s Wine 101 ......................6 wine is elegant and focused, with a fine bead, anyone who is interested in selling their Eric Story ....................................................23 light salmon color, creamy texture and personal wine collection. Gary Westby ..................................................7 lingering finish. Just so delicious; a truly great- A hectic, happy and sad start to July at K&L. Getting to Know K&L ................................25 tasting bubbly. Greg St. Clair’s Sul Tappeto Rosso..............26 Clyde Beffa Jr Jeff Garneau’s Bank Shot ..............................5 Jim C’s View Down Under..........................22 Jim’s Gems....................................................24 Joe Manekin’s Lo Auténtico ........................ K&L LOCATIONS, HOURS AND INFORMATION 21 Joe Zugelder’s Old & Rare ..........................24 John Majeski................................................ Since 1976 K&L Wine Merchants has been proud to bring you the world’s finest wines, great 22 service and competitive prices. Over the years we’ve evolved, launched a comprehensive Keith Mabry’s Hollywood Hot Pix..............11 online store and opened locations in San Francisco and Hollywood to serve you better. Call Keith Wollenberg’s Pour Votre Plaisir ........28 us toll free (877) KLWINES (877-559-4637) or visit us online at KLWines.com. 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