On Rice and Friendship
by Joanie Bonfiglio
When we arrived home from the airport that night, even after traveling all day, Camillo and Antonella insisted on making dinner. I was familiar with the basic premise of risotto, but in my house growing up, it was strictly a special occasion meal. I was raised in the era of microwave dinners and Pop-Tarts, the philosophical opposite of the slow, patience-testing process required by risotto. Camillo assured me his was nothing special: nothing but an everyday meal…
View the CollectionPassing the Torch at Mas Champart
by Tom Wolf
If you have never tried the wines of Mas Champart, or haven’t tasted them in a while, now is a great time to tune back in to the story of one of the south’s great domaines. We are excited to watch Noémie carry the Mas Champart baton...
View the CollectionNew Rosé Arrivals
The last few weeks have seen the first wave of 2025 rosés arrive at our shores. We don’t play favorites, but a few undisputable knock-outs are finally here...
View the CollectionThe 2024 Vintage in the Beaujolais
by Tom Wolf
You might think of the 2024 vintage as the Beaujolais’ Tiny Desk Concert rather than its Super Bowl. These wines might not overpower you with the amps, light shows, and special effects of other recent, solar vintages, but they can still dazzle and charm you in other creative, elegant, and intimate ways...
View the CollectionCelebrating Ten Years of Sardinia
by Anthony Lynch
In 2016, KLWM sent a fearsome trio to Sardinia to scout the island’s wines: Kermit, the taster; Gail, the photographer; and Anthony, the chauffeur and translator (alright, I did some tasting too, mind you). Amid a sea of ordinary wines, we sampled a Vermentino that immediately stood out for its authentic character...
View the CollectionLa Famille Quenard
by Jane Augustine
The Quenard family’s long history in the Savoie doesn’t begin with André, but his arrival at the domaine in 1944 marks a turning point in the family’s legacy. When André took over their polyculture farm in the village of Chignin, the wines were still sold only by the barrel to café owners. Around 1960, with a deep-seated belief in the quality of his terroir—before Chignin’s AOC designation in 1976—he began bottling his own wines, championing the steep scree slopes of Torméry, and helping to establish the reputation of an entire winegrowing region along the way...
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 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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When we arrived home from the airport that night, even after traveling all day, Camillo and Antonella insisted on making dinner. I was familiar with t...
When we arrived home from the airport that night, even after traveling all day, Camillo and Antonella insisted on making dinner. I was familiar with the basic premise of risotto, but in my house growing up, it was strictly a special occasion meal. I was raised in the era of microwave dinners and Pop-Tarts, the philosophical opposite of the slow, patience-testing process required by risotto. Camillo assured me his was nothing special: nothing but an everyday meal…
Wines in this Collection
2024 Erbaluce di Caluso “Tredicimesi”
Italy | Piedmont
Both generous and chiseled, it evokes orchard fruit, citrus, and has an irresistibly saline finish.
2024 Erbaluce di Caluso “Le Chiusure”
Italy | Piedmont
It’s racy, dialed-up, and chalky, so if these qualities appeal to you, you may fall hard for it.
2025 Vino Rosato “Rosacherosanonsei”
Italy | Piedmont
This beauty sits at the perfect crossroads of chiseled and juicy, with notes of orange, grapefruit, and cherries.
2024 Canavese Nebbiolo “Ros”
Italy | Piedmont
It’s a perfumed Nebbiolo, both inviting and lovely.
2024 Vino Rosso “Rossomeraviglia”
Italy | Piedmont
Syrah, from Alto Piemonte? Why not!
2024 Canavese Nebbiolo “Pies”
Italy | Piedmont
Pies is elegant, structured, and “Barolo-esque.” Beautiful fruit, fine tannins, and just the right amount of sole—er, soul.
If you have never tried the wines of Mas Champart, or haven’t tasted them in a while, now is a great time to tune back in to the story of one of the...
If you have never tried the wines of Mas Champart, or haven’t tasted them in a while, now is a great time to tune back in to the story of one of the south’s great domaines. We are excited to watch Noémie carry the Mas Champart baton...
Wines in this Collection
2025 Saint-Chinian Rosé
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Bright notes of fresh red berries, peaches, and assorted citrus are balanced by a spicy and soulful Mourvèdre character, yielding an excellent food wine.
2025 Saint-Chinian Blanc
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Thanks to the vines’ elevation and crucial cool nighttime temperatures, her blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, and Viognier delivers plenty of character and refreshment.
2024 Pays d’Hérault Rouge
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Decades ago, Isabelle and Matthieu planted a little bit of Cabernet Franc as a curiosity more than anything else, but Kermit liked it so much we’ve imported it ever since.
2023 Saint-Chinian Rouge “Causse du Bousquet”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Made mostly from Syrah—with a splash of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault—this cuvée is all about the terroir. Along with soulful, dark fruit, you can taste the stoniness in the wine. Cool it down, decant it in any kind of vase you have handy, and serve it the next time you fire up your grill.
2023 Saint-Chinian Rouge “Clos de la Simonette”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Decades ago, Isabelle and Matthieu planted Mourvèdre on southeast-facing terraces, using cuttings from exceptional Bandol vineyards, forming them into stumpy, gobelet-trained vines. Today, Noémie treats them with the reverence they deserve and crafts a robust, soulful, and exquisite rouge with notes of dark fruit, spice, and leather.
The last few weeks have seen the first wave of 2025 rosés arrive at our shores. We don’t play favorites, but a few undisputable knock-outs are fina...
The last few weeks have seen the first wave of 2025 rosés arrive at our shores. We don’t play favorites, but a few undisputable knock-outs are finally here...
Wines in this Collection
2025 Toscana Rosato
Italy | Tuscany
Gentle and mouth-filling, this rosato is perked up by a touch of salinity imbued by the oceanic soil.
2025 Bourgueil Rosé “La Ritournelle”
France | Loire
Brisk red-fruited twang, some herbaceous zest, and an absolutely mouthwatering zingy finish.
2025 Vino Rosato “La Fuga”
Italy | Le Marche
A delicate dry rosé of Montepulciano, brisk as a strawberry popsicle infused with impressions of sea salt and chalk.
2025 Chinon Rosé
France | Loire
Cabernet Franc makes a great rosé because its characteristic herbal verve offers a brisk counterpoint to its red berry fruit, creating a most thirst-quenching equilibrium.
2025 Côtes de Provence Rosé
France | Provence
An uplifting elixir of bright citrus, fresh berry fruit, wild herbs, and salty sea air, it is perhaps the quintessential Provençal refresher.
2025 Beaujolais Rosé
France | Beaujolais
The result is a pretty, round, and versatile rosé full of notes of red fruit, melon, and rhubarb. It finishes with a subtle herbal note and foodfriendly acidity.
2025 Pic Saint Loup Rosé
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
June Club Gourmand ~ An impeccably made rosé from the raw and rustic landscape of the Languedoc.
2025 Vin de Corse Rosé “Gris de Pauline”
France | Corsica
Delicate, ethereal aroma—gently floral. Rose water, citrus zest, blood orange. Round and airy on the palate. Bright, clean, pure. Crisp finish.
2025 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.
2025 Chinon Rosé
France | Loire
Matthieu Baudry captures both youthful fruit and energizing mineral textures with this rosé.
You might think of the 2024 vintage as the Beaujolais’ Tiny Desk Concert rather than its Super Bowl. These wines might not overpower you with the am...
You might think of the 2024 vintage as the Beaujolais’ Tiny Desk Concert rather than its Super Bowl. These wines might not overpower you with the amps, light shows, and special effects of other recent, solar vintages, but they can still dazzle and charm you in other creative, elegant, and intimate ways...
Wines in this Collection
2024 Beaujolais
France | Beaujolais
Tangy, thirst-quenching Gamay from a family that has been making Beaujolais for over 500 years.
2024 Fleurie “Les Moriers”
France | Beaujolais
Showcasing notes of brambly fruit, violet, stone, and smoke, Les Moriers offers so much to love.
2024 Moulin-à-Vent “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Beaujolais
Moulin-à-Vent has a unique, earthy, chewy edge to it that you just can’t find anywhere else.
2024 Côte de Brouilly
France | Beaujolais
Brambly and mineral, this bottling exudes both the convivial charm of Gamay and the crunchy intensity of the Côte de Brouilly.
2024 Côte de Brouilly “Cuvée Zaccharie”
France | Beaujolais
This is a true homage cuvée, with an old-fashioned soul and vibrant energy.
2024 Côte de Brouilly
France | Beaujolais
A relatively new addition to Guy Breton’s Beaujolais lineup, this exuberant Côte de Brouilly is flat-out delicious.
2024 Morgon “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Beaujolais
The prevailing character is ethereal and racy—a bottle for the barbecue ice bucket!
2024 Morgon “Cuvée Marcel Lapierre”
France | Beaujolais
This particular bottling represents a rare cuvée spéciale from vines over one hundred years old; the texture here is pure velvet.
2024 Morgon “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Beaujolais
If Beaujolais were Burgundy, we might consider Morgon to be Vosne-Romanée, with its haunting perfume and silky texture.
2024 Chénas “Les Carrières”
France | Beaujolais
All of their Chénas are silky and high-toned, but Les Carrières is their most featherweight cuvée—a real springtime treat.
In 2016, KLWM sent a fearsome trio to Sardinia to scout the island’s wines: Kermit, the taster; Gail, the photographer; and Anthony, the chauffeur a...
In 2016, KLWM sent a fearsome trio to Sardinia to scout the island’s wines: Kermit, the taster; Gail, the photographer; and Anthony, the chauffeur and translator (alright, I did some tasting too, mind you). Amid a sea of ordinary wines, we sampled a Vermentino that immediately stood out for its authentic character...
Wines in this Collection
2015 Isola Dei Nuraghi Bianco
“Prama Dorada”
Italy | Sardinia
A field blend of Vermentino with Sardinian heirloom varieties. With some age, it has blossomed into a Mediterranean beauty—splendidly deep, rich, and layered.
2024 Isola dei Nuraghi Bianco “Maria Tzufia”
Italy | Sardinia
An irresistible aroma bursting with juicy white peach, sun-ripened citrus, wildflowers, and savory herbs, plus a mouthwateringly salty finish.
The Quenard family’s long history in the Savoie doesn’t begin with André, but his arrival at the domaine in 1944 marks a turning point in th...
The Quenard family’s long history in the Savoie doesn’t begin with André, but his arrival at the domaine in 1944 marks a turning point in the family’s legacy. When André took over their polyculture farm in the village of Chignin, the wines were still sold only by the barrel to café owners. Around 1960, with a deep-seated belief in the quality of his terroir—before Chignin’s AOC designation in 1976—he began bottling his own wines, championing the steep scree slopes of Torméry, and helping to establish the reputation of an entire winegrowing region along the way...
Wines in this Collection
2025 Savoie Les Abymes
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
The epitome of an Alpine white—a brisk mineral lick of Jacquère, crackling with freshness and crystalline purity.
2025 Chignin Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Few things are more satisfying as an apéritif than a chilled glass of this Alpine elixir made from 70-year-old vines.
2025 Chignin Gamay
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
With notes of mixed black and red fruit and a spine of minerality, Quenard’s Gamay is crunchier, more aromatic, and more succulent than most bottles you’d find in Beaujolais.
2024 Savoie Chignin Pinot Noir
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
If any Pinot Noir on these pages is built for the Parisian bistro or Lyonnais bouchon, it is this one.
Crémant de Savoie Brut Nature
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
A wonderfully dry, fresh, sparkling wine from one of the most beautiful regions of France.
2021 Savoie Chignin-Bergeron “Côteau des Ducs”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Lychee and ripe citrus wrapped in beeswax. You might think there are a bunch of busy benevolent bees whiling away inside your glass.
2024 Savoie Arbin Mondeuse “Terres Brunes”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This red conveys loads of juicy, brambly berries with floral and gamey nuances.
2024 Savoie Chignin-Bergeron “Le Grand Rebossan”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
Travel no further than Chignin, where the Quenard family bottles a Roussanne (dubbed Bergeron in these parts) that will exceed your wildest expectations.
2023 Savoie Chignin-Bergeron “Les Roches Blanches”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
This medium-bodied white evokes peaches, honey, and pine resin. Perfect for winter nights and dishes like hearty, Savoie-inspired fish chowder.
2024 Savoie Chignin Mondeuse “Voie Royale”
France | Savoie, Bugey, Hautes-Alpes
The 2024 Voie Royale was aged entirely in foudre, and the result is an utterly distinctive, perfumed, and stony rouge evoking freshly pressed grapes, tart fruit, and violets.
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
2025 Méditerranée Blanc
France | Provence
Bursting with exuberant floral aromas and fragrant summer fruit, it boasts low alcohol and a zippy acidity.
2025 Beaujolais-Villages “Cuvée Marylou”
France | Beaujolais
Easy on the eyes (just look at that vibrant color!), easy on the head, easy enough on the wallet.
2025 Méditerranée Rouge “Terre d’Ombre”
France | Provence
A vivid purple color, it is akin to fresh-pressed wild berries and perfumed hints of flowers and pepper, without the dense, grippy tannin characteristic of a true Bandol made from older vines.
2025 Vin de France Rouge “Faustine”
France | Corsica
This versatile and refined Corsican blend is my favorite wine to take to dinner. It’s always dressed to impress and pairs well with all kinds of fare.
2024 Vin de France Rouge “Ministre Impérial”
France | Corsica
One of Corsica's finest reds, from a collection of heirloom grape varieties saved from extinction by Abbatucci's father.
2024 Pays d’Oc Cabernet Sauvignon “Les Traverses”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Genuinely reflecting the down-home, country soulfulness we love about the Languedoc.
2024 Pinot Noir
France | Alsace
Very smooth, silky, and spicy, this is a wine obviously influenced by Boxler’s love for Burgundy.
2024 Chasselas
France | Alsace
Alsatian Chasselas—it’s shockingly thirst-quenching!
2025 Sancerre
France | Loire
Textbook Sancerre: bright and citrusy, with a clean, stony finish.
2025 Sancerre
France | Loire
Reverdy’s trademark is a generous flavor of blossoming flowers channeled over the palate, culminating in a finely etched mineral finish.
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
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
2023 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.
2022 Vin de France Rouge “Le Martray”
France | Loire
The new vintage shows great freshness and brightness, making me think of tart berries picked in the forest just a touch below full ripeness.
2020 Patrimonio Rouge
France | Corsica
Muriel Giudicelli’s Patrimonio rouge is elegant, deep, bursting with ripe black fruits, silky smooth, and offering great length.
2022 Vino Rosato “Passatella”
Italy | Molise
Offers an absolutely electric perfume loaded with bright notes of pomegranate, sour cherry, and fresh strawberry, while the palate delivers bracing acidity and a chiseled, chalky finish.
2016 Vin de France Rouge
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
After aging for eight years, it’s now in a spot where the fruit recalls savory plums and baked cherries.
2021 Bordeaux Sec “Les Clous”
France | Bordeaux
A nervy, age-worthy wine; it smells remarkably like top-notch Chablis, but on the palate hints at tropical fruits like melon, lychee, and lime.
2022 Vin de France Blanc “Malvoise”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Tasting the bottle, one quickly sees winemaker Cyriaque Rozier’s statement that Malvasia has “acclimated perfectly to the land of La Roque” is not an overstatement.
2022 Langhe Nebbiolo
Italy | Piedmont
There’s no mistaking this red for anything other than Nebbiolo—perfectly ripe fruit and the telltale scents of tar and roses.
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 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.
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
2024 Collioure Rouge “Puig Ambeille”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
A stony, spicy cuvée full of Mediterranean sunshine, aromatic garrigue, and a hint of salinity.
2022 Bourgogne Epineuil “Les Fauconniers”
France | Burgundy
A wine of striking finesse that shows off the crunchy red fruit, floral notes, and peppery spice typical of Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s far north.
2024 Saint-Chinian Rouge “Cebenna”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
June Club Rouge ~ This stylish cuvée of mostly Grenache captures France’s Mediterranean in all its fragrant glory.
2025 Spumante Extra Brut “Dimóndi”
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
June Club Gourmand ~ This is a rare treat from Lambrusco country, and pairs perfectly with salty snacks like prosciutto and aged parmesean.
2024 Edelzwicker
France | Alsace
June Club Gourmand ~ Delicate, floral, and highly aromatic, Félix Meyer’s Edelzwicker is an insider’s ticket to the wonders of Alsace at bargain cost.
2024 Île de Beauté “Biancu Marinu”
France | Corsica
June Club Gourmand ~ This Corsican delight is fully dry, aromatic, and playful with notes of lychee, citrus blossom, pomelo fruit, and a touch of sea breeze.
2024 Bourgeuil “Cuvée Beauvais”
France | Loire
June Club Gourmand ~ Smooth and seductive on the palate, Cuvée Beauvais offers silky fruit and florals—like blackberries and roses, without the thorns.
2022 Eloro Nero d’Avola “Spaccaforno”
Italy | Sicily
June Club Gourmand ~ The Padova family’s Spaccaforno is generous but not heavy, with suggestions of blackberry, licorice, and spice leading to a lively, chalky finish.
2023 Saint-Chinian Rouge “Causse du Bousquet”
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
Made mostly from Syrah—with a splash of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault—this cuvée is all about the terroir. Along with soulful, dark fruit, you can taste the stoniness in the wine. Cool it down, decant it in any kind of vase you have handy, and serve it the next time you fire up your grill.
2022 Chianti Classico Riserva
Italy | Tuscany
June Club Gourmand ~ Fragrant notes of herbs, forest floor, and brambles define this Sangiovese, possibly the perfect comfort wine for homemade pasta.