K&L Tastings: The Spirit of Portugal, The Golden State's 2023

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for our monthly blind tastings and put your palate to the test!

These all-levels tastings are a fun and engaging way to deepen your wine knowledge—and drink delicious wine, of course! Using only your senses, you’ll attempt to identify the grape variety, region, and even the vintage. Taste your way through a selection of mystery wines from classic regions around the world, with expert guidance from our knowledgeable K&L staff.

Part game, part education, this experience has something for everyone—whether you're new to blind tastings, just starting your wine journey, or a seasoned enthusiast looking to sharpen your skills. Come one, come all!

Please visit your store location's reservation page to purchase tickets in advance:
Walk-ins permitted as capacity allows. Line-up subject to change.
K&L Hollywood
K&L Culver City
K&L San Francisco
K&L Redwood City

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Wines of Resilience:
The Spirit of Portugal’s Dão & Douro Valley

Friday, April 11^th
$15 Per Person
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Hollywood
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Culver City
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L San Francisco
4:00PM-6:00PM — K&L Redwood City

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For centuries, the winemakers of Portugal’s Dão and Douro regions have battled rugged landscapes and shifting fortunes to craft wines that speak to their resilience. In the Dão, generations of vintners worked in near isolation, their vines sheltered by granite mountains, shaping a tradition of refined, age-worthy wines long before modern acclaim. The Douro, once defined by its grueling terrain and the relentless labor of stone-terraced vineyards, transformed hardship into heritage, with families preserving techniques that date back to Roman times.

Today, these regions balance deep-rooted tradition with innovation, as winemakers honor the past while adapting to a changing climate and global palate. Join us in exploring the story of the Dão and Douro regions through these featured producers. These outstanding wines are testaments to history, perseverance, and the unbreakable spirit of the producers who craft them.

California’s 2023 vintage stands out as one of the most compelling in recent memory, shaped by a steady growing season that allowed for exceptional flavor development and balance. A wet winter rejuvenated the vines, while consistently mild temperatures throughout the year ensured optimal ripeness without excessive sugar accumulation. We’ve got a lineup of wines that showcase the best results of California’s amazing 2023 vintage, exemplifying both power and freshness, with intricate aromatics, fine tannins, and a vibrant energy that will reward both early enjoyment and cellaring. From the cool, fog-kissed vineyards of the Sonoma Coast to the sun-drenched slopes of Santa Barbara, the 2023 vintage produced wines with striking depth, purity, and longevity, shaped by each region’s ideal ripening conditions.

This tasting offers a first glimpse into a vintage built for longevity—one that demands to be experienced now and followed for years to come.