Fine Wine Bargains
by Kermit Lynch
Kermit Lynch
© Jimmy Hayes
Kermit Lynch
© Jimmy Hayes
Fine Wine Bargains
by Kermit Lynch
Remember Dylan’s line? “I started out on Burgundy, but soon hit the harder stuff.” Well, I soon hit the cheaper stuff.
Over the years I’ve been called a Burgundy specialist, a Rhône specialist, a curmudgeon, a natural wine specialist, an anti-filtration fanatic—but no one has yet called me a Fine Wine Bargain specialist. Why not? I wonder. Once I left Burgundy and began exploring elsewhere, I noticed that France and Italy produced incredible bargains, especially if one looked where no one else was looking. Nothing makes me prouder (commercially speaking, anyway) than returning home with yet another fine wine bargain for you.
** This was first published in our October 2012 newsletter.
Wines In The Collection
Tintero Italy | Piedmont
Dry and low in alcohol, with lip-smackingly crisp fruit and a gentle spritz, this quaffer is as unpretentious as its maker.
Domaine de Durban France | Southern Rhône
Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.
Selected by Kermit Lynch France | Southern Rhône
Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, it’s about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.
Il Palazzotto Italy | Piedmont
Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.
Gregoletto Italy | Veneto
The 2022 has a sweet nose with summery whiffs of peach and apricot, a silky mid-palate, and a lovely citrus and mineral finish.
Tenuta La Pergola Italy | Piedmont
June Club Gourmand ~ A quintessential house wine from Piemonte’s less-traveled side.
Italy | Piedmont
Dry and low in alcohol, with lip-smackingly crisp fruit and a gentle spritz, this quaffer is as unpretentious as its maker.
France | Southern Rhône
Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.
France | Southern Rhône
Dark-fruited, with fresh acidity and stony tannins, our house blend Côtes du Rhône is about as versatile as reds come from the south of France.
Italy | Piedmont
Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.
Italy | Veneto
The 2022 has a sweet nose with summery whiffs of peach and apricot, a silky mid-palate, and a lovely citrus and mineral finish.
France | Alsace
New to Alsatian wine? This is the perfect place to start.
Italy | Piedmont
June Club Gourmand ~ A quintessential house wine from Piemonte’s less-traveled side.
More Collections
Opening Our Cellar Doors
Like a portal to another dimension, December is the time of year when our cellar doors open. And this year, the stars have aligned for them to open not just for a few days, but the entire month. Yes, all month long we’ll release aged wines from across our portfolio, including Domaine Tempier, Les Pallières, Vieux Télégraphe, Mas Champart, Quintarelli, and Robert Chevillon, to name just a few…
Holiday Gift Shop
As is tradition here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, we’ve made it easy to celebrate together—whether in person or in spirit!
Annual Dessert Wine Sale
Gingerbread cookies, yule logs, pumpkin pies…Sauternes, Banyuls, Muscat…Whether you prefer your treats baked or fermented, no holiday meal is complete without the final flourish of dessert. Now through the end of December, 20% off per bottle!
Champagne & Sparkling Sale
Now through the end of the year, take 20% off all Champagne & Sparkling Wine. Whether your bubbly of choice is a luxurious and elegant Champagne, a rich yet mineral Vouvray Brut, a versatile Italian Prosecco, or an aromatic Alsatian Crémant, our annual Champagne & Sparkling Sale offers all of these and many more toast-worthy bottles for every occasion.
Elegant, Terroir-Transparent Champagnes
It had been many years since we introduced you to a new selection of ours from the Champagne region—not for lack of trying! In 2023, we finally found what we had been looking for in the small Champagne village of Écueil, on the Montagne de Reims, in the cellars of Nicolas Maillart…
New Arrivals
Here is a collection of recent arrivals. Every week, we’ll be adding a dozen or more new arrivals, so check back often for your favorite classics or new discoveries!
Samplers for the Holidays
If you find yourself especially busy this time of year, without an abundance of time to carefully study every bottle before you buy, our latest collection of curated sampler packs offers a quick and easy way to discover new wines in categories that you already know and enjoy...
The Carpe Vinum Collection
An ever-changing offering of wines that are just about to sell out; one last opportunity to seize a range of selections before they disappear from our shelves forever.
50th Anniversary Merchandise
When the esteemed French wine artist Michel Tolmer created beautiful artwork for our 50th anniversary, we knew right away that we had to feature it on a few select items of merch. After spending maybe a little too much time researching the options, we landed on a classy, leather-strap cap, a comfortable t-shirt made from 100% cotton, and a tote made with incredibly sturdy, fair-trade, and organic cotton by a certified B corp that invests in the livelihoods of women and farmers of India, featuring three wine sleeves and two other compartments for all of your other needs!
Recent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.