The Wines We Drink Every Day
by Tom Wolf
If you’ve walked into our shop at 1605 San Pablo Ave., you’ve no doubt seen posters of some of France and Italy’s most revered vignerons and hallowed vineyards. These trailblazers and iconic sites deeply inspire us at KLWM every day.
And yet, as much as we celebrate them, we love the less well-known growers who farm their regions’ humbler sites just as much—a fact that you could confirm if you walked into any of our homes to find our shelves and fridges filled with Côtes du Rhône, sparkling Venetian rosé, and Cahors. As seriously as we take our mission to track down the greatest grand cru Chablis or Barolo, we are just as committed in our quest to find the best regional wines for your (and our!) table. After all, these are the bottles we are excited to open every day: with a simple bolognese on a Tuesday night, at a neighbor’s potluck, a family gathering, or even weddings.
From our beloved savory, chewy Côtes du Rhône to Colleleva’s brisk and refreshing Verdicchio to Sommariva’s exuberant sparkling rosato, the bottles below deliver outstanding expressions of their regions’ terroirs all with an easy “house wine” price tag.
The Wines We Drink Every Day
by Tom Wolf
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Marco Tintero
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Jean-Baptiste and Laure Adam of Kuentz-Bas
© Jimmy Hayes
© Madison H. Brown
These are the bottles we are excited to open every day: with a simple bolognese on a Tuesday night, at a neighbor’s pot luck, family gathering, or even weddings.
Wines In The Collection
Tintero Italy | Piedmont
There’s no mistaking this red for anything other than Nebbiolo—perfectly ripe fruit and the telltale scents of tar and roses.
Italy | Piedmont
There’s no mistaking this red for anything other than Nebbiolo—perfectly ripe fruit and the telltale scents of tar and roses.
More Collections
Colleleva
Le Marche may well be Italy’s most underrated region. Featuring striking landscapes from mountains down to the Adriatic Sea, countless quaint villages largely ignored by tourists, and an irresistible local cuisine, it is a hidden treasure oozing with charm and authenticity…
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Snack of the Summer
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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!
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.