Collector's Buying Guide: Starting Points, What to Buy, & How to Buy

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A Go-To Resource for Collectors of All Stripes

Whether your cellar takes up an entire room or you've got your first few bottles stashed away as you start your collecting journey, K&L will be there for you every step of the way. Our industry-leading Key Accounts and Auction departments are ready to guide you to all the latest, greatest releases and library stunners, so dive head-first into this comprehensive guide to the joys of wine collecting.

Names to Know When Starting a Collection

John Christensen, K&L Key Accounts Specialist

Producer, producer, producer. In the ever-changing landscape of wine, it has become increasingly confusing for new collectors to find the right producers to invest in. With countless wineries to choose from across the globe, this challenge has become one of the more daunting aspects of wine collecting. I’m pleased to share a few thoughts on some of my personal favorite producers, all of whom I hold in the highest regard. These are among the finest in their regions and provide exceptional value at their level. If you are looking to start a wine collection, you absolutely cannot go wrong with any of these estates. Read more.

Vintage	Item Name	Score	Retail	Link
NV	Krug "Grande Cuvée" 170ème Édition Brut Champagne	96	$259.99	View
NV	Krug "Grande Cuvée" 171ème Édition Brut Champagne	99	$259.99	View
2022	Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese Nahe	98	$59.99	View
2019	Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon	97	$184.95	View
2020	Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie	97	$229.99	View
2020	Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie (1.5L)	97	$469.99	View
2020	Domaine Jamet "Côte-Brune" Côte-Rôtie	100	$799.99	View

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Premiere Napa Valley and a First Look at the 2022 Whites

Chelsea Herholdt, K&L Key Accounts Specialist

The 28th annual Premiere Napa Valley (PNV) celebrated Northern California's finest wines last week. Remarkably different from Bordeaux's 'En Primeur', PNV mingles vintage previews with an auction to fund the Napa Valley Vintners Association's initiatives. The 2024 event primarily focused on the unique 2022 vintage, dubbed "The Tale of Two Harvests" due to a record-breaking heatwave which affected the grapes. Despite differing opinions on the quality, 2022 promises excellent white wines and potentially underestimated reds, providing collectors with an exciting opportunity to secure unique wines at reasonable prices. We also had a chance to check in on some of the top reds from the epic 2021 vintage, with several of our highlights featured below. Read more.

Vintage	Item Name	Score	Retail	Link
2022	Realm "Fidelio - Farella Vineyard" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc	94	$129.95	View
2022	Lail "Blueprint" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc	95	$59.95	View
2022	Arietta "On The White Keys" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon	96	$74.95	View
2022	Matthiasson "Linda Vista Vineyard" Napa Valley Chardonnay		$39.95	View
2021	Nickel & Nickel "John C. Sullenger Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon	97	$99.95	View
2021	Fait-Main "Tierra Roja Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon	98	$249.95	View
2021	Tor Kenward "Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon	99	$349.95	View
2021	Philip Togni "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon	99	$229.00	View

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Overperforming Collectibles in Every Price Tier

Ryan Moses, K&L Key Accounts Manager

Like most wine collectors, I'm always on the hunt for wines that outpace their price points, both for K&L and for my own personal collection. Fortunately, the wine world offers nearly endless opportunities if you know where to look. From cellar-centerpiece blue chips like Château Canon and Montrose to value stunner like Phélan-Ségur, Bordeaux is always a fertile hunting ground. Piedmont is ground zero in Italy for collectible value, while Burgundy icon Louis Jadot offers top-tier expressions of the treasured Clos St-Jacques at more than reasonable prices. For Chardonnay fans, there's no scene more dynamic than Willamette Valley, and we've got the bead on the region's top boutique names to stack high and deep in the cellar. Read more.

Vintage	Item Name	Score	Retail	Link
2018	Canon, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $175)	98	$139.99	View
2019	Canon, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $180)	100	$144.99	View
2019	Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $275)	99	$219.99	View
2016	Montrose, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival)	100	$219.99	View
2019	Phélan Ségur, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival)	96	$49.99	View
2020	La Ca' Növa "Montestefano" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival)	96	$49.99	View
2020	Ca' del Baio "Asili" Barbaresco	95	$54.99	View
2016	Einaudi "Cannubi" Barolo (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $100)	96	$69.99	View
2016	Sottimano "Cottà" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival)	97	$74.99	View
2020	Sottimano "Fausoni" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival)	97	$79.99	View
2020	Massolino "Albesani" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival)	96	$79.99	View
2020	Elio Grasso "Gavarini Chiniera" Barolo (Pre-Arrival)	97	$99.99	View
2019	G.D. Vajra "Ravera" Barolo	97	$99.99	View
2016	Cavallotto "Bricco Boschis" Barolo (Pre-Arrival)	99	$109.99	View
2016	Produttori del Barbaresco "Don Fiorino" Barbaresco Riserva (Pre-Arrival)	99	$139.99	View
2019	Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (1.5L) (Pre-Arrival)	98	$549.99	View
2020	Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival)	95	$219.99	View
2020	Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (1.5L) (Pre-Arrival)	95	$449.99	View
2021	Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival)	95	$229.99	View
2022	Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival)	97	$249.99	View
2019	Martin Woods "Havlin Vineyard" Van Duzer Corridor Chardonnay (Elsewhere $45)	94	$29.95	View
2021	Tan Fruit (Arterberry Maresh) "Cuvée Tan Fruit" Willamette Valley Chardonnay	97	$34.95	View
2022	Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Willamette Valley Chardonnay	93	$34.95	View
2021	Martin Woods "Yamhill Valley Vineyard" McMinnville Chardonnay	96	$49.95	View
2019	Martin Woods "Koosah Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay	97	$49.95	View
2021	Tan Fruit (Arterberry Maresh) "Oak Grove Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay	97	$59.95	View
2021	Walter Scott "Justice Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay	98	$79.95	View

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Q&A With Clyde Beffa: Advice for New Collectors

Kerry Kirkham, K&L Editor

When you're faced with some daunting decisions as you build your collection, turn to the experts, and with more than five decades of serious collecting under his belt, there's no better expert than our own Clyde Beffa, K&L's founder and resident Bordeaux authority. He recently sat down with me for a one-on-one that covered all the nuances of savvy collecting, as well as a handful of recommendations that will kickstart any cellar on its way to world-class status. Read more.

Vintage	Item Name	Score	Retail	Link
2020	Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $235)	98	$199.99	View
2022	Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival)	99	$149.99	View
2020	Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L)	100	$349.99	View
2019	Gloria, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival)	96	$46.99	View
2017	Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac	95	$249.99	View
2021	Tour Saint Christophe, St-Emilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $30)	93	$27.99	View

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Ins & Outs of the Wine Auction World

Laura Burgess, K&L Editor

One of the most exciting aspects of our business is our thriving auction department. Whether you're looking to add the world's greatest rarities and library-vintage all-stars to your cellar or you're looking to offload some of your collection to make room for your new favorite discoveries, K&L's auction department is your go-to resource. I recently sat down with K&L auction buyer Scott Shulsinger to discuss all the details of buying and selling wine through auction. It may seem like a daunting endeavor at first, but as Scott makes clear, with our staff of seasonsed professionals to guide you along the way, it might become your favorite way to build your cellar. Read more.

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Tuesday Mar 5th, 2024 - . Collectible <8 ) Buying Guide Py ok - A Go-To Resource for Collectors of All Stripes - Whether your cellar takes up an entire room or you've got your first few bottles stashed away as you start your collecting journey, K&L will be there for you every step of the way. Our industry-leading Key Accounts and Auction departments are ready to guide you to all the latest, greatest releases and library stunners, so dive head-first into this comprehensive guide to the joys of wine collecting. - NAMES TO KNOW WHEN STARTING A COLLECTION John Christensen, K&L Key Accounts Specialist Producer, producer, producer. In the ever-changing landscape of wine, it has become increasingly confusing for new collectors to find the right producers to invest in. With countless wineries to choose from across the globe, this challenge has become one of the more daunting aspects of wine collecting. I’m pleased to share a few thoughts on some of my personal favorite producers, all of whom I hold in the highest regard. These are among the finest in their regions and provide exceptional value at their level. If you are looking to start a wine collection, you absolutely cannot go wrong with any of these estates. Read more. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link NV Krug "Grande Cuvée" 170ème Édition Brut Champagne 96 $259.99 View NV Krug "Grande Cuvée" 171ème Édition Brut Champagne 99 $259.99 View 2022 Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese Nahe 98 $59.99 View 2019 Mayacamas Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 97 $184.95 View 2020 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie 97 $229.99 View 2020 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie (1.5L) 97 $469.99 View 2020 Domaine Jamet "Côte-Brune" Côte-Rôtie 100 $799.99 View Return to Top - PREMIERE NAPA VALLEY AND A FIRST LOOK AT THE 2022 WHITES Chelsea Herholdt, K&L Key Accounts Specialist The 28th annual Premiere Napa Valley (PNV) celebrated Northern California's finest wines last week. Remarkably different from Bordeaux's 'En Primeur', PNV mingles vintage previews with an auction to fund the Napa Valley Vintners Association's initiatives. The 2024 event primarily focused on the unique 2022 vintage, dubbed "The Tale of Two Harvests" due to a record-breaking heatwave which affected the grapes. Despite differing opinions on the quality, 2022 promises excellent white wines and potentially underestimated reds, providing collectors with an exciting opportunity to secure unique wines at reasonable prices. We also had a chance to check in on some of the top reds from the epic 2021 vintage, with several of our highlights featured below. Read more. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2022 Realm "Fidelio - Farella Vineyard" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 94 $129.95 View 2022 Lail "Blueprint" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 95 $59.95 View 2022 Arietta "On The White Keys" Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon 96 $74.95 View 2022 Matthiasson "Linda Vista Vineyard" Napa Valley Chardonnay $39.95 View 2021 Nickel & Nickel "John C. Sullenger Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 97 $99.95 View 2021 Fait-Main "Tierra Roja Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 98 $249.95 View 2021 Tor Kenward "Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 99 $349.95 View 2021 Philip Togni "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon 99 $229.00 View Return to Top - OVERPERFORMING COLLECTIBLES IN EVERY PRICE TIER Ryan Moses, K&L Key Accounts Manager Like most wine collectors, I'm always on the hunt for wines that outpace their price points, both for K&L and for my own personal collection. Fortunately, the wine world offers nearly endless opportunities if you know where to look. From cellar-centerpiece blue chips like Château Canon and Montrose to value stunner like Phélan-Ségur, Bordeaux is always a fertile hunting ground. Piedmont is ground zero in Italy for collectible value, while Burgundy icon Louis Jadot offers top-tier expressions of the treasured Clos St-Jacques at more than reasonable prices. For Chardonnay fans, there's no scene more dynamic than Willamette Valley, and we've got the bead on the region's top boutique names to stack high and deep in the cellar. Read more. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Canon, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $175) 98 $139.99 View 2019 Canon, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $180) 100 $144.99 View 2019 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $275) 99 $219.99 View 2016 Montrose, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival) 100 $219.99 View 2019 Phélan Ségur, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival) 96 $49.99 View 2020 La Ca' Növa "Montestefano" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival) 96 $49.99 View 2020 Ca' del Baio "Asili" Barbaresco 95 $54.99 View 2016 Einaudi "Cannubi" Barolo (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $100) 96 $69.99 View 2016 Sottimano "Cottà" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival) 97 $74.99 View 2020 Sottimano "Fausoni" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival) 97 $79.99 View 2020 Massolino "Albesani" Barbaresco (Pre-Arrival) 96 $79.99 View 2020 Elio Grasso "Gavarini Chiniera" Barolo (Pre-Arrival) 97 $99.99 View 2019 G.D. Vajra "Ravera" Barolo 97 $99.99 View 2016 Cavallotto "Bricco Boschis" Barolo (Pre-Arrival) 99 $109.99 View 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco "Don Fiorino" Barbaresco Riserva (Pre-Arrival) 99 $139.99 View 2019 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (1.5L) (Pre-Arrival) 98 $549.99 View 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $219.99 View 2020 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (1.5L) (Pre-Arrival) 95 $449.99 View 2021 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 95 $229.99 View 2022 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St-Jacques" (Pre-Arrival) 97 $249.99 View 2019 Martin Woods "Havlin Vineyard" Van Duzer Corridor Chardonnay (Elsewhere $45) 94 $29.95 View 2021 Tan Fruit (Arterberry Maresh) "Cuvée Tan Fruit" Willamette Valley Chardonnay 97 $34.95 View 2022 Walter Scott "La Combe Verte" Willamette Valley Chardonnay 93 $34.95 View 2021 Martin Woods "Yamhill Valley Vineyard" McMinnville Chardonnay 96 $49.95 View 2019 Martin Woods "Koosah Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 97 $49.95 View 2021 Tan Fruit (Arterberry Maresh) "Oak Grove Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 97 $59.95 View 2021 Walter Scott "Justice Vineyard" Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 98 $79.95 View Return to Top - Q&A WITH CLYDE BEFFA: ADVICE FOR NEW COLLECTORS Kerry Kirkham, K&L Editor When you're faced with some daunting decisions as you build your collection, turn to the experts, and with more than five decades of serious collecting under his belt, there's no better expert than our own Clyde Beffa, K&L's founder and resident Bordeaux authority. He recently sat down with me for a one-on-one that covered all the nuances of savvy collecting, as well as a handful of recommendations that will kickstart any cellar on its way to world-class status. Read more. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2020 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $235) 98 $199.99 View 2022 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival) 99 $149.99 View 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac-Léognan (1.5L) 100 $349.99 View 2019 Gloria, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival) 96 $46.99 View 2017 Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac 95 $249.99 View 2021 Tour Saint Christophe, St-Emilion (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $30) 93 $27.99 View Return to Top - INS & OUTS OF THE WINE AUCTION WORLD Laura Burgess, K&L Editor One of the most exciting aspects of our business is our thriving auction department. Whether you're looking to add the world's greatest rarities and library-vintage all-stars to your cellar or you're looking to offload some of your collection to make room for your new favorite discoveries, K&L's auction department is your go-to resource. I recently sat down with K&L auction buyer Scott Shulsinger to discuss all the details of buying and selling wine through auction. It may seem like a daunting endeavor at first, but as Scott makes clear, with our staff of seasonsed professionals to guide you along the way, it might become your favorite way to build your cellar. Read more. Return to Top - New Feed Auction Local - On the Trail (K&L Blog) Auction Lots Without Bids - Instagram Instagram Facebook Twitter - BORDEAUX | NAPA | BURGUNDY | CHAMPAGNE | ITALY | RHÔNE | SPIRITS - My Account | Wine Clubs | Events | Gift Cards | Accessories | Delivery - Missed an offer? Check out recent opportunities at our Email Archive page. 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