The Kermit Lynch Holiday Gift Guide
by Madison H. Brown
© KLWM
© KLWM
The Kermit Lynch Holiday Gift Guide
by Madison H. Brown
When it comes to holiday shopping, the gift of wine is hard to beat— especially when it’s a thoughtfully chosen, hand-crafted bottle from one of our many talented growers in France or Italy. Beyond wine, we have an assortment of other goodies to stuff every stocking on your list, from artisanal olive oil to gift cards to ball caps. You’ll find these items and more in the Holiday Gift Shop—now open!
Gift Cards — It can be tough to choose a bottle for every person on your list, so give them the gift of wine AND of choice! Purchase physical cards from our Berkeley shop, or send an e-gift card—the ultimate option for last-minute gifting!
KLWM-Branded Shirts —Available in a range of styles and sizes, visit the KLWM Tees Collection or call the shop at (510) 524-1524 to order.
Wines In The Collection
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
J. Lassalle France | Champagne
Sparkling Sale Selection, 20% off this month! The Lassalle women tucked this bottling away for seven years, allowing it to slumber on its lees. Well worth the wait, it is a classy and luxurious bottle with a beautiful label to boot.
A. & G. Fantino Italy | Piedmont
The playful label, created by the late, famous Italian comics artist Sergio Staino, belies this wine’s class, structure, and ageability. Made from Riserva-quality Barolo Nebbiolo, it’s a throwback to the Baroli of yesteryear, profound and stately with notes of cherries, tar, blood orange, and spice.
Moulin Jean-Marie Cornille Provence
Made with mature black olives, the most buttery and decadent oil we import.
Punta Crena Italy | Liguria
The first jar feels like a special treat, but by the second or third you realize they’re a pantry staple.
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Domaine Robert-Denogent France | Burgundy
With mouthwatering notes of citrus, honey, and the faintest salinity, the Robert brothers’ Mâcon-Villages is immediately approachable (read: gulpable). Striking just the right balance of plush Chardonnay fruit and bright acidity, it makes for a perfect apéritif or partner to a variety of dishes, from charcuterie to sushi.
Kermit’s book is always on the list of best wine books to give as a gift. A bottle of wine from KLWM and this book; that's a perfect gift!
Bèrto Italy | Piedmont
Let this aromatic Piemontese vermouth spice up your cocktail game, or sip it on the rocks with an orange peel garnish.
Domaine Giacometti France | Corsica
As if a fistful of ripe summer fruit had been smooshed against a hot stone. The name is Corsican for “always happy,” and you’ll understand exactly why immediately upon pulling the cork.
An essential for Kermit and anyone who ages wine–this corkscrew perfectly opens older wines with the most fragile and challenging corks.
Vignai da Duline Italy | Friuli
Dessert Wine Sale Selection, 20% off this month! A sublime late harvest of Malvasia that is sumptuously delightful with a perfectly tart bite.
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
This delicious, handy dandy olive oil is the ultimate stocking stuffer for the adventurers on your list. The slim metal bottle makes it ideal for on-the-go EVOO indulgence.
Domaine La Tour Vieille France | Languedoc-Roussillon
This vinegar is particular because it’s made with sweet wine, which confers a very unique taste.
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
With a regal perfume that is both sweet and savory, a ripe berry fruit accented by balmy herbs and earthy wafts of incense, this enthralling Brunello is already approachable, but will reward you if you set aside a few bottles to open over the next ten years.
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Southern Rhône
Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.
Grottafumata Italy | Sicily
One of Sicily’s most coveted oils, perfumed with bright citrus, dried fruit, and herbs.
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Produit Pic France
This whole-grain moutarde is enhanced with the addition of grape must, which gives the must-ard a purple color and a unique sweet, savory, spicy flavor.
Don’t limit yourself to using this as just a condiment—it adds a good kick to sauces too.
The perfect tote for a bottle of wine, loaf of bread, or whatever else you might be bringing to that holiday party around the corner.
France | Champagne
Sparkling Sale Selection, 20% off this month! The Lassalle women tucked this bottling away for seven years, allowing it to slumber on its lees. Well worth the wait, it is a classy and luxurious bottle with a beautiful label to boot.
Italy | Piedmont
The playful label, created by the late, famous Italian comics artist Sergio Staino, belies this wine’s class, structure, and ageability. Made from Riserva-quality Barolo Nebbiolo, it’s a throwback to the Baroli of yesteryear, profound and stately with notes of cherries, tar, blood orange, and spice.
Provence
Made with mature black olives, the most buttery and decadent oil we import.
Italy | Liguria
The first jar feels like a special treat, but by the second or third you realize they’re a pantry staple.
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
France | Burgundy
With mouthwatering notes of citrus, honey, and the faintest salinity, the Robert brothers’ Mâcon-Villages is immediately approachable (read: gulpable). Striking just the right balance of plush Chardonnay fruit and bright acidity, it makes for a perfect apéritif or partner to a variety of dishes, from charcuterie to sushi.
Kermit’s book is always on the list of best wine books to give as a gift. A bottle of wine from KLWM and this book; that's a perfect gift!
Italy | Piedmont
Let this aromatic Piemontese vermouth spice up your cocktail game, or sip it on the rocks with an orange peel garnish.
France | Corsica
As if a fistful of ripe summer fruit had been smooshed against a hot stone. The name is Corsican for “always happy,” and you’ll understand exactly why immediately upon pulling the cork.
An essential for Kermit and anyone who ages wine–this corkscrew perfectly opens older wines with the most fragile and challenging corks.
Italy | Friuli
Dessert Wine Sale Selection, 20% off this month! A sublime late harvest of Malvasia that is sumptuously delightful with a perfectly tart bite.
Italy | Sicily
This delicious, handy dandy olive oil is the ultimate stocking stuffer for the adventurers on your list. The slim metal bottle makes it ideal for on-the-go EVOO indulgence.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
This vinegar is particular because it’s made with sweet wine, which confers a very unique taste.
Italy | Tuscany
With a regal perfume that is both sweet and savory, a ripe berry fruit accented by balmy herbs and earthy wafts of incense, this enthralling Brunello is already approachable, but will reward you if you set aside a few bottles to open over the next ten years.
Southern Rhône
Full-bodied yet delicate, infused with the joie de vivre of the south of France.
Italy | Sicily
One of Sicily’s most coveted oils, perfumed with bright citrus, dried fruit, and herbs.
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
France
This whole-grain moutarde is enhanced with the addition of grape must, which gives the must-ard a purple color and a unique sweet, savory, spicy flavor.
Don’t limit yourself to using this as just a condiment—it adds a good kick to sauces too.
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