An Adventure Through Alsace
by Tom Wolf
If you visit Alsace, even just once, you’ll wonder why it isn’t discussed more often. There are so many charming towns here, filled with quaint, half-timbered homes, and each of these towns seems to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful vineyards you’ve ever seen. The vast expanse of vines and their immediate proximity to each of these villages underscores just how important wine has been to the geography—and commerce—here for centuries…
View the CollectionSpotlight on the Dubourdieus
by Tom Wolf
Nearly fifty years ago, in November 1979, Kermit introduced readers to a dry white Graves he discovered at Chez Serge, his favorite Paris bistro at the time. “Their wine list is short,” he wrote, “the wines impeccable, the prices fair, the food down-to-earth and superb. Château Graville-Lacoste is wine to complement cuisine…
View the CollectionAnniversary Sale!
In celebration of the 53 years since we opened our doors in October 1972, take 20% off dozens of selections, including decades-long classics and recent discoveries on the wine route in France and Italy!
View the CollectionBurgundy’s Greatest Overachievers
by Tom Wolf
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them widely. With the generous 2023 vintage, we got a touch more, and we are thrilled to share the Vincents’ masterpieces with you.
View the CollectionGoldilocks and the Three Barberas
by Tom Wolf
Sometimes I think Barbera gets lost in the mix of great Piemonte bar-words, most notably Barolo and Barbaresco. While the latter two are geographical zones that produce complex, age-worthy reds from the Nebbiolo variety, Barbera (Bar-BEAR-uh) is a grape that yields some of Piemonte’s most luscious and charming red wines…
View the CollectionNew 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!
View the CollectionThis Season’s Staples
by Allyson Noman
It might seem counterintuitive to put the words understated and Sancerre in the same sentence, but the description is befitting of Domaine Roger Neveu, where simply beautiful standards are produced from a family whose agricultural roots date back to the 1600s…
View the CollectionCarlotto’s Alto Adige Specialties
by Anthony Lynch
Michela Carlotto and her father, Ferruccio, farm a tiny estate of several hectares in the Alto Adige town of Ora, south of Bolzano. The specialty of this village is Lagrein, a red grape native to the region, and these folks have it down. They produce a single Lagrein Riserva bottling, aged in large oak casks, and you will be hard-pressed to find a Lagrein with this much finess…
View the CollectionFour Bottles That Have Blown Me Away Lately
by Tom Wolf
Getting to taste our imports all the time is a little like how I imagine it feels to have season courtside tickets to the Warriors. You are unbelievably privileged to routinely behold world-class talent, and yet, no matter how impressive these NBA stars are, after thirty games, you probably take their level for granted a little bit. After half a season, it might take a transcendent Steph Curry performance to get you out of your seat and remind you how extraordinary this spectacle is…
View the CollectionA Classic, Vibrant Vintage from Famille Savary
by Anthony Lynch
Certain wine estates are all about the story: centuries of family production, obscure heirloom grape varieties, perilous vertical vineyards, radical production methods... With Domaine Savary, forget the fluff and romantic backstory. Focus instead on what’s in your glass: delicious, vibrant, classic wines that place this among the most consistent, reliable Chablis to be found…
View the CollectionArretxea in Irouléguy
by Chris Santini
Oh, how far Irouléguy, the hidden gem of French Basque country, has come! Once upon a time, not so long ago, a local joke went something like this: “How do you say vinegar in Basque? Irouléguy!” Vines covered hardly any ground, and you could count the growers on a single hand. Enter the Riouspeyrous family…
View the CollectionThe 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.
View the Collection50th 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!
View the CollectionRecent Wine Club Selections
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
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If you visit Alsace, even just once, you’ll wonder why it isn’t discussed more often. There are so many charming towns here, filled with quaint, h...
If you visit Alsace, even just once, you’ll wonder why it isn’t discussed more often. There are so many charming towns here, filled with quaint, half-timbered homes, and each of these towns seems to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful vineyards you’ve ever seen. The vast expanse of vines and their immediate proximity to each of these villages underscores just how important wine has been to the geography—and commerce—here for centuries…
Wines in this Collection
2023 Pinot Blanc
France | Alsace
New to Alsatian wine? This is the perfect place to start.
2023 Pinot Noir
France | Alsace
** New Wine Added ** Very smooth, silky, and spicy, this is a wine obviously influenced by Boxler’s love for Burgundy.
2020 Riesling “Fronholz”
France | Alsace
Fronholz’s vibrant mix of fruit and earth, flesh and structure, is Domaine Ostertag’s hallmark.
2023 Edelzwicker "Réserve"
France | Alsace
Often featuring grand cru fruit, this bottling is arguably the ideal entry point to Boxler’s range of magnificent white wines.
2024 Alsace Pinot Noir
France | Alsace
Though we’re firmly in Alsace here, it would be a fun nod to pair it with bœuf bourguignon on a cozy fall eve.
2023 Les Vieilles Vignes de Sylvaner
France | Alsace
** New Wine Added ** Beautiful aroma, silky mouthfeel, fresh with old-vine weight, interesting, and downright delicious.
2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”
France | Alsace
This bottle gives some of my favorite grand cru Rieslings a run for their money with a nose evoking peach skin and pear and a palate that ripples with fresh acidity.
2023 Riesling
France | Alsace
** New Wine Added ** Dry, with tart green apple, pear, and a classic hint of petrol on the nose. The firm, zesty palate has enough substance for endless delicious pairings.
2023 Gewurztraminer
France | Alsace
** New Wine Added ** Regal, opulent, and commanding—the finest perfumer in all of France couldn’t craft a more stunning scent.
2021 Riesling “Pfoeller”
France | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
Nearly fifty years ago, in November 1979, Kermit introduced readers to a dry white Graves he discovered at Chez Serge, his favorite Paris bistro at th...
Nearly fifty years ago, in November 1979, Kermit introduced readers to a dry white Graves he discovered at Chez Serge, his favorite Paris bistro at the time. “Their wine list is short,” he wrote, “the wines impeccable, the prices fair, the food down-to-earth and superb. Château Graville-Lacoste is wine to complement cuisine…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Graves Blanc
France | Bordeaux
Brimming with honeysuckle, lychee, and citrus, this Bordeaux blend is reliably harmonious with Eastern cuisine.
2024 Bordeaux Blanc
France | Bordeaux
This refreshing, food-friendly white walks the line between racy and voluptuous. Excellent with sushi, or anything else from the sea.
2023 Sauternes HALF BOTTLE
France | Bordeaux
It is a habit-forming apéritif with or without foie gras.
In celebration of the 53 years since we opened our doors in October 1972, take 20% off dozens of selections, including decades-long classics an...
In celebration of the 53 years since we opened our doors in October 1972, take 20% off dozens of selections, including decades-long classics and recent discoveries on the wine route in France and Italy!
Wines in this Collection
2017 Taurasi
Italy | Campania
** New Wine Added ** A dense and chiseled Aglianico from old vines at elevation.
2023 Bourgogne Rouge “Champs Cadet”
France | Burgundy
** New Wine Added ** This is young Pinot at its best: aromatic, expressive, and a true pleasure to drink.
2023 Bourgogne Rouge “L’Ermitage”
France | Burgundy
** New Wine Added ** A beautiful Cadette rouge with a bit more structure and plenty of pleasure.
2023 Vin de France Blanc Melon de Bourgogne
France | Burgundy
The grape is better known as the Loire Valley’s delicate, citrusy Muscadet, but grown in the land from whence it’s named, it takes on lovely length and texture.
2023 Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Rouge “Le Pigeoulet”
France | Southern Rhône
This is about as quaffable as the region’s rouges get.
2024 Méditerranée Blanc
France | Provence
Featuring Vermentino, Ugni Blanc, and Clairette, the three varieties meld together to create a white that breaks the mold entirely for what we’ve come to expect from this magical stretch of Provençal coastline.
2024 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Italy | Le Marche
A crisp, linear white with subtle aromas of flowers and herbs, this is an all-purpose bargain sipper made for aperitivo, salads, and seafood.
2024 Chinon Rosé
France | Loire
Matthieu Baudry captures both youthful fruit and energizing mineral textures with this rosé.
2024 Vin de France Rosé “Faustine”
France | Corsica
Infused with seaspray and stone, the resulting rosé boasts a glistening, sunkissed quality, loaded with sour cherry and pomelo citrus.
2022 Côte-Rôtie “Les 3 Brunes”
France | Northern Rhône
Exuberant, dark-fruited aromatics melding with earthy undertones of bitter cacao. Delicious now, or mind-melting in ten years.
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them wi...
The only problem at this hugely exciting Burgundy domaine is that we usually receive such miniscule quantities that we don’t get to showcase them widely. With the generous 2023 vintage, we got a touch more, and we are thrilled to share the Vincents’ masterpieces with you.
Wines in this Collection
2023 Auxey-Duresses Blanc “Les Hautés”
France | Burgundy
Marvel over the explosive roundness and the stony, mineral freshness of this Auxey blanc.
2023 Santenay 1er Cru Blanc “Le Beaurepaire”
France | Burgundy
From Santenay’s highest-altitude premier cru, this rare white is not to be missed. Enjoy this masterpiece over the next fifteen years.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Les Gravières”
France | Burgundy
This Gravières has loads of fruit, and it’s also got that unique Burgundy—and, more precisely, Santenay—earthiness to it that can turn the accidental sipper into a full-blown connoisseur.
2023 Bourgogne Blanc
France | Burgundy
It shows the class and discretion of a much grander cru—racy, mineral, and fine. Highly recommended.
Sometimes I think Barbera gets lost in the mix of great Piemonte bar-words, most notably Barolo and Barbaresco. While the latter two are geographical ...
Sometimes I think Barbera gets lost in the mix of great Piemonte bar-words, most notably Barolo and Barbaresco. While the latter two are geographical zones that produce complex, age-worthy reds from the Nebbiolo variety, Barbera (Bar-BEAR-uh) is a grape that yields some of Piemonte’s most luscious and charming red wines…
Wines in this Collection
2020 Barbera del Monferrato “Perlydia”
Italy | Piedmont
While it can age for a few more years, its rich, juicy fruit and plump texture make it hard to resist today.
2023 Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Italy | Piedmont
Elegant, lithe, and versatile, this Barbera is full of young charm, fragrant fruit, and bright, mouthwatering acidity.
2024 Barbera d’Alba “Vigna Santa Caterina”
Italy | Piedmont
For pasta night, it checks all the boxes: ripe berry fruit with cleansing acidity; richness contrasted by vivaciousness.
Goldilocks and the Three Barberas
Italy | Piedmont
If you want to delve into a variety of expressions of Piemonte’s most extroverted grape, there is no better place to start than here. Sampler includes 2 bottles of each wine, at a 20% discount.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
2024 Les Baux de Provence Rosé “Petra”
France | Provence
** New Wine Added ** Beautiful color, fresh-squeezed citrus and stone-fruit nose, luminous and invigorating while round and luscious at the same time.
2020 Toscana Rosso
Italy | Tuscany
This is one of the most intoxicating examples you’ll taste of Pinot Nero.
2024 Vino Rosso “Il Goccetto”
Italy | Piedmont
The old-school, vino rosso of our dreams—serve it chilled, perhaps in a glass pitcher, for full trattoria effect.
2022 Colli Trevigiani Verdiso Frizzante “Sui Lieviti Erti”
Italy | Veneto
You’ll be met with a charming texture and aromatics reminiscent of sweet, toasted bread.
2019 Lalande-de-Pomerol
France | Bordeaux
Made from mostly Merlot and a splash of Cabernet Franc, this velvety rouge is approachable now despite having years of beautiful life ahead.
2024 Chignin Blanc
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This Jacquère grown on Savoie’s limestone mountainsides may be the crispest beverage to ever grace your palate.
2023 Valle d’Aosta Rosso Torrette Supérieur
Italy | Valle d’Aosta
The grapes are dried for several days after harvest, then pressed and aged in barrel to give an equally lively red with a bit more guts and bass notes.
2024 Chinon Rosé
France | Loire
Matthieu Baudry captures both youthful fruit and energizing mineral textures with this rosé.
2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc “Clos la Roquète”
France | Southern Rhône
Clos La Roquète’s blanc is luscious, yet finishes nice and dry with striking acidity.
2023 Santenay Rouge 1er Cru “Les Gravières”
France | Burgundy
This Gravières has loads of fruit, and it’s also got that unique Burgundy—and, more precisely, Santenay—earthiness to it that can turn the accidental sipper into a full-blown connoisseur.
It might seem counterintuitive to put the words understated and Sancerre in the same sentence, but the description is befitting of Domaine Roger Neveu...
It might seem counterintuitive to put the words understated and Sancerre in the same sentence, but the description is befitting of Domaine Roger Neveu, where simply beautiful standards are produced from a family whose agricultural roots date back to the 1600s…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Sancerre Rosé
France | Loire
Sancerre Rosé is made from Pinot Noir grown in Kimmeridgian limestone soil, and the Neveu family’s interpretation is fine, floral, crisp, and bone-dry.
2024 Sancerre
France | Loire
Textbook Sancerre: bright and citrusy, with a clean, stony finish.
2023 Sancerre Blanc “Pierre François Xavier Vieilles Vignes”
France | Loire
The oak adds a grain and level of class and backbone that raises this cuvée a step above the domaine’s classic Sancerre bottling.
Michela Carlotto and her father, Ferruccio, farm a tiny estate of several hectares in the Alto Adige town of Ora, south of Bolzano. The specialty of t...
Michela Carlotto and her father, Ferruccio, farm a tiny estate of several hectares in the Alto Adige town of Ora, south of Bolzano. The specialty of this village is Lagrein, a red grape native to the region, and these folks have it down. They produce a single Lagrein Riserva bottling, aged in large oak casks, and you will be hard-pressed to find a Lagrein with this much finess…
Wines in this Collection
2021 Lagrein Riserva “Di Ora in Ora”
Italy | Alto Adige
The juice is black as can be, emanating a vivid aroma of wild berries that wakens the senses.
2021 Alto Adige Pinot Nero “Filari di Mazzon”
Italy | Alto Adige
Weightless and perfumed, with notes of orange peel and pink peppercorn.
Getting to taste our imports all the time is a little like how I imagine it feels to have season courtside tickets to the Warriors. You are unbelievab...
Getting to taste our imports all the time is a little like how I imagine it feels to have season courtside tickets to the Warriors. You are unbelievably privileged to routinely behold world-class talent, and yet, no matter how impressive these NBA stars are, after thirty games, you probably take their level for granted a little bit. After half a season, it might take a transcendent Steph Curry performance to get you out of your seat and remind you how extraordinary this spectacle is…
Wines in this Collection
2023 Riesling “Sommerberg Vanne” Grand Cru
France | Alsace
His most delicate Riesling, offering ethereal scents of spring blossoms with the crystalline purity of morning dewdrops.
2023 Bourgogne Rouge
France | Burgundy
A spot of Pinot from Volnay, a dollop from Mercurey, a pinch from Vézelay, keep the clusters whole, and voilà! A nourishing, expressive, everyday rouge that really sings.
2021 Valli Ossolane Nebbiolo Superiore “Prünent Diecibrente”
Italy | Piedmont
Extraordinarily high-toned, silky, and graceful, this is the pinnacle of the family’s world-class Nebbioli.
NV Extra Brut 1er Cru “Platine”
France | Champagne
A very pale rosé color from the high percentage of Pinot Noir, with a beautiful perfume of orange blossom and an incredibly soft mousse.
Certain wine estates are all about the story: centuries of family production, obscure heirloom grape varieties, perilous vertical vineyards, radical p...
Certain wine estates are all about the story: centuries of family production, obscure heirloom grape varieties, perilous vertical vineyards, radical production methods... With Domaine Savary, forget the fluff and romantic backstory. Focus instead on what’s in your glass: delicious, vibrant, classic wines that place this among the most consistent, reliable Chablis to be found…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Chablis
France | Burgundy
Sleek, crisp, light, and luminous, with a steely, saline finish.
2024 Chablis “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Burgundy
Old vines, partial barrel aging, and a stylish presentation topped with a yellow wax seal have made this cuvée a KLWM staff favorite for decades.
2024 Petit Chablis
France | Burgundy
Lemon zest, star fruit, wet stone, and white flowers all coat the palate in a bonedry, vitalizing, and immensely enjoyable wine.
2024 Chablis 1er Cru “Fourchaume”
France | Burgundy
Dense layers of sea salt and stone are tightly coiled around a small drop of lemon.
Oh, how far Irouléguy, the hidden gem of French Basque country, has come! Once upon a time, not so long ago, a local joke went something like this: �...
Oh, how far Irouléguy, the hidden gem of French Basque country, has come! Once upon a time, not so long ago, a local joke went something like this: “How do you say vinegar in Basque? Irouléguy!” Vines covered hardly any ground, and you could count the growers on a single hand. Enter the Riouspeyrous family…
Wines in this Collection
2023 Irouléguy Rouge
France | Southwest
Imagine a red straddling the Loire, Médoc, and Madiran with Basque flair and a Pyrenean freshness. You’ll see that Irouléguy is in a world apart.
2022 Irouléguy Blanc “Hegoxuri”
France | Southwest
Any lover of whites from Chablis or the Loire should try this white made of Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng, and Petit Courbu.
2021 Irouléguy Rouge “Cuvée Haitza”
France | Southwest
A black wine made from steep inclines planted to Tannat and some Cabernet Sauvignon, it demands patience while its dense, mouth-coating tannins slowly release their clutching grip.
2021 Irouléguy Rouge ”Dolia”
France | Southwest
This inky, tooth-staining Tannat blend is structured and deep, with a bright acidity and an abundance of wild dark fruits and black cardamon.
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...
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.
Wines in this Collection
2021 Vin de France “Le Carignan”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Old vines give this Carignan a supple, suede-like texture, along with loads of dark fruit, a peaty smokiness, and great minerality.
2023 Valle d’Aosta Torrette
Italy | Valle d’Aosta
True to the region, it has exuberant, piquant fruit, both peppery and floral throughout.
2018 Riviera Ligure Vino Bianco “Antea”
Italy | Liguria
170-year-old own-rooted Rossese Bianco, four days on skins, raised in acacia barrels—a Ligurian heirloom!
2021 Bourgueil “Clos Sénéchal”
France | Loire
This divine red allies the power and finesse one would expect from this great terroir.
Spumante Metodo Classico Extra Brut
Italy | Sicily
A citrusy and floral sparkler with a stony, bone-dry finish. Mamma mia!
2019 Vin de France Muscatellu “Morta Maió” Non Muté
France | Corsica
If you’re like me, a glass of Corsican Muscatellu sparks visions of evening cheese plates laden with Marcona almonds and gemlike fruits.
2020 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco “Prama Dorada”
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino and other native Sardinian grapes, one week maceration; deep, broad, savory, and salty
2020 Vin de France Blanche
France | Loire
This lithe and expressive “orange” wine is an ideal palate-opener with a dry, cleansing finish and a fresh, cooling effect like coastal sage and seaspray.
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...
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!
Wines in this Collection
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Tote
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.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Do you love someone who loves Kermit Lynch wines and hats? Then this is the perfect gift. Spread the great grape gospel one chapeau at a time!
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary T-shirt
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Just arrived, it’s corduroy, and wide whale as well!
Kermit Lynch Tolmer Hat
Our bold, original color. An instant classic.
Wine Sleeve with 50th Anniversary Art by Michel Tolmer
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Blue XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Kermit Lynch 50th Anniversary Logo Apron
Locally screen-printed on soft and durable Port Authority pocketed full-length apron.
Kermit Lynch Tolmer T-Shirt Red XL
Shipping of this item included in price; additional sizes may be available.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Our five wine clubs feature our best values from France and Italy as well as complex and cellar-worthy wines.
Wines in this Collection
2023 Cahors
France | Southwest
September Adventures Club ~ Today, the 2023 is a robust, tightly coiled rouge balanced by notes of dark fruit, plum, earth, and eucalyptus. It’s sure to unfurl slowly over the next twenty years.
2023 Chénas “Vibrations”
France | Beaujolais
September Club Chevalier ~ Its shimmering red fruit comes alive with a nice chill.
2023 Salina Malvasia “Abissale”
Italy | Sicily
September Club Bianco ~ A textured and luscious dry white with the ravishing perfume of citrus blossoms and a real “wow” factor, this is a masterpiece from the maestro of the Aeolians.
2024 Vouvray
France | Loire
Gentle and refreshing on the palate, it boasts a delightful balance of stony minerality with luscious, almost honeyed fruit and flowery notes.
2023 Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Italy | Piedmont
Elegant, lithe, and versatile, this Barbera is full of young charm, fragrant fruit, and bright, mouthwatering acidity.
2024 Roero Arneis
Italy | Piedmont
October Club Gourmand ~ Arneis has enough luscious, peachy body to satisfy Chardonnay drinkers, along with the mouthwatering zip of a good Sauvignon Blanc.
2024 Coteaux du Loir Blanc
France | Loire
October Club Gourmand ~ Exotically perfumed with hints of guava, musk, and clove, it finishes dry and quite flinty.
2024 Cassis Blanc
France | Provence
October Club Gourmand ~ A blend of Ugni blanc, Claudette, Marsanne, and Sauvignon blanc, here is the wine to enhance seafood and shellfish.
2024 Bourgueil Rosé
France | Loire
Pretty and elegant, with a taste of fresh peaches and nectarines, it is perfect for your summer table.
2023 Rosso Dei Dardi
Italy | Piedmont
October Club Gourmand ~ Perfumed Nebbiolo fruit and tender tannins encourage pulling the cork just for the sake of quenching one’s thirst.