On a recent wine trip through the beautiful and still underappreciated Languedoc region of southern France, I had the pleasure to pay my friend Bruno Laboucarié a visit. Bruno represents the current generation of the Laboucarié family managing their property, Domaine de Fontsainte, in the appellation of Corbières. He took the reins from his father [...]
Long ago I learned to appreciate subtlety and finesse in a wine. Maybe that’s why I work here, right? But I use those descriptors often when I speak about wine – especially a wine that draws you in seductively instead of punching you in the nose, and on the palate leaves a perfumed aftertaste instead [...]
Two great events featuring Kermit Lynch wines will take place in California during August. Details are below. We hope to see you there!
Think Pink VIII!
A dinner at Café Rouge in Berkeley featuring the rosés of Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant.
Thursday Evening, August 6th
1782 4th St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Reservations: 510.525.1440, Open Table
Thursday evening August 6th is this year’s [...]
The time around July 4th is when French wine sales take a little hit. Domestic wineries jump on the “buy American” bandwagon and people head to their local shops that feature their favorite homegrown wines. This makes sense, right? July 4th = Zinfandel? Why on earth would you buy a bottle of French wine to [...]
I’m going to let you all in on a little secret…Kermit Lynch has imported Italian wines since the 1970s. Crazy I know, but it’s the truth. Just like his work in France, for years Kermit has sourced small Italian producers making wines that are indicative of vintage and place. Over the past couple years we’ve [...]
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