K&L In-Store Tastings: Red Burgundy, Montelena, Lienert

Greetings K&L friends!

The rosters are set for this weekend's in-store tastings, so please mark your calendars for an evening (or two) of fascinating and fun exploration with your fellow wine lovers and our K&L staff. Read below for more details on this week's dynamic events.

In addition to our weekly tastings, we regularly host or participate in other Special Tasting Events and Dinners. Also, don't forget, you can always explore in more depth on K&L's On the Trail blog with buyer/winemaker interviews, special reports, and more—straight from the vineyards!

Aplós is a premium non-alcoholic beverage brand, reimagining the cocktail occasion for a new era. Their drinks are crafted to offer complex flavors and enjoyable experiences without the alcohol content.

Aplós cocktails are designed to mimic the depth and complexity of alcoholic drinks, often incorporating a variety of botanicals, herbs, and spices. Common flavor notes include citrus, herbal, and floral elements, which make them refreshing and intriguing. Their functional, non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails deliver an experience, quality, and functional effect on par with the world’s most sophisticated cocktails.

Established with a passion for crafting high-quality wines, Lienert focuses on traditional winemaking methods while embracing innovation. Immerse yourself in the stunning Barossa Valley as we present a special tasting event featuring Lienert’s finest selections. Each wine tells a story, and we invite you to savor the unique character of their terroir.

Located at the most westerly edge of the Barossa Valley, South Australia, Lienert Vineyards is a partnership between brothers John and James Lienert. Established in 1998, the ‘terra rossa’ soils that dominate the Lienert Vineyards landscape are renowned the world over for producing wines of rich flavor and firm structure.

Discover the vibrant world of Radiant Beer Company’s craft brewing. From hop-forward IPAs to crisp, German style pilsners, their innovative brews are designed to delight every palate. Radiant Beer Company, founded in 2018 in Anaheim, CA, is a small craft brewery that focuses on creating innovative and high-quality beers. The founders, passionate about the art of brewing, aimed to cultivate a community-driven atmosphere where creativity and flavor take center stage. With a commitment to using the finest ingredients, Radiant has carved out a niche for itself by producing a diverse range of beers, including IPAs, lagers, and seasonal brews.

Famille Antech is a distinguished winery located in the heart of the Limoux region in the Languedoc area of France. The estate is best known for its commitment to producing high-quality sparkling wines, particularly Crémant de Limoux. Now Françoise, sixth-generation and guardian of the heritage, alongside the fifth-generation brothers Georges and Roger, carry the torch.

The Antech family has been involved in viticulture since 1890, making them one of the pioneers of sparkling wine production in the region. For over five centuries, they've tamed the magical terroir of Limoux to make fine sparkling wines. The secret of the wine's character lies in the wise combination of Limoux’s three terroirs, which form the backbone of their cuvées: freshness from the Pyrenees, vinousness from the ocean, and roundness from the Mediterranean.

At Montelena, the team questions everything—convention, past methodologies, and how they can improve even slightly. With the freedom to explore, they embrace the privilege of learning. By continually asking why, they gain a deeper understanding of the path to how. With a 14-decade legacy comes the responsibility for further growth, and they refuse to rest on their laurels.

They pay homage to their heritage by innovating, not imitating. Chateau Montelena has a celebrated history, with the Judgment of Paris being just one chapter. Modern technology does not replace people or the artistry of winemaking; instead, it expands creative potential. There are no formulas here. Careful consideration drives every project, fueled by a determination to build the future.

Join us for a tasting of meticulously selected Pinot Noir wines from the world's finest, and most classic terroir for this irresistible grape: the Côte de Nuits, in Burgundy.

The history of this region is deeply intertwined with the rise of Burgundy as one of the world’s great wine regions. These wines have had a powerful impact since they gained significant fame amongst French royalty in the 1300s, and their renown lasts to this day. In our tasting, we'll feature the best of the best: Chambolle-Musigny, and the Grand Crus of Echézeaux and Clos de Bèze in Gevry-Chambertin.

Today, the Côte de Nuits continues to produce wines of unrivaled quality, attracting collectors, enthusiasts, and sommeliers from all over the world. Its centuries-long dedication to the craft of winemaking, along with its unique terroir, has earned it a permanent place in the pantheon of great wine regions.

Losophe (like Philosophy) was founded by Director/Actor Aisha Tyler and former Macallan executive James Kim in 2024 with a mission to elevate the ready-to-drink cocktail category to a new level. Using only ultra-premium organic ingredients, they've managed to create a total game changer of a product. Many will have trouble distinguishing this sophisticated drink from high-quality, freshly made cocktails. Only three things go into the bottle: 100% organic blue Weber agave tequila, triple sec, and citrus. The drink is clarified so you don't get the murky cloudiness of other RTDs. Just pour it on the rocks and you're good to go.

Raventós i Blanc is a historic Spanish winery, established in 1497, and is renowned for its pioneering role in producing sparkling wines using the traditional method. Located in the Penedès region of Catalonia, the estate has been passed down through 21 generations of the Raventós family. In 2012, they left the Cava D.O. (Denomination of Origin) to create their own classification, "Conca del Riu Anoia," aiming to highlight the uniqueness of their terroir. Their wines are crafted with a deep commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.

Join us at the illustrious Espelette restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 6:30pm, for a very special spirits dinner featuring Glenfiddich and wines from K&L! As you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with a Glenfiddich-inspired cocktail and appetizer, setting the tone for the evening ahead. Next, you'll enjoy a flight of three incredible Glenfiddich bottlings – a very rare opportunity. Following will be a decadent sit-down dinner and after all of the preceding indulgences…dessert paired with Glenfiddich 31 Grand Chateau. The world’s most awarded Scotch meets Bordeaux cask in the Glenfiddich 31 Grand Chateau. This Single Malt Scotch is matured in American and European oak before being finished for an extended nine years in Bordeaux casks.

Adding to the excitement, there will be an engraver on site who would be happy to engrave any bottles that you’d like, as well as specialty glassware that you’ll receive at the dinner. Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Christophe Pienkowski will be on hand to guide you through each selection. Finally, each guest will also receive a bottle of Glenfiddich 21yr (MSRP $230)!.

A group of our favorite artisanal grower/producers will be flying in from France to present their wines exclusively to K&L guests. Producers include Aspasie, Coutelas, Alexandre Le Brun, Baron Fuente, Boulard Bauquaire, Damien Hugot, Franck Bonville, Petiau, and Derot-Delugny. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the people that grow the grapes and make the wine, and to learn more about their approach to Champagne. We will also have many of the big-name producers on hand to present their selections. From the big houses we will have representatives from Pol Roger, Laurent-Perrier, Billecart-Salmon, Moët & Chandon, Krug, Bollinger, Drappier and more. This is a perfect way to sample bubblies for the upcoming holiday season. For $150 per person plus tax, you will be able to sample more than 50 Champagnes, paired with catered hors d’oeuvres.

We strongly encourage using ride share or public transportation for this event as parking is extremely limited.