Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant

10/07/2026

New Producer Alert 🚨

Kermit often says to look where no one else is looking! The far northern tip of the Médoc, where the Gironde estuary dominates the climate, is one such place. Just thirty minutes north of Saint-Julien, Château La Tour de By seems like part of a totally different world. But while the weather might be slightly cooler, the late-ripening Cabernet and classic sand and gravel soils are the same as they are farther south. This is the prime Cabernet terroir in all of France! Here, the Pagès family has developed savoir-faire over three generations of stewardship of the property. Their serious and age-worthy clarets provide a great deal of immediate pleasure in their youth. Ripe and expressive, full-bodied and charming, a nice chewy, yet civilized tannin to sink your teeth into... We hope you enjoy the newest KLWM Bordeaux.

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10/05/2026

Our stocks of Tempier rouge were recently replenished with the arrival of the 2024 vintage, allowing an opportunity to dive deep into the soul of Domaine Tempier, and a chance to taste the w**es in their youth and set aside a few bottles to age. Don’t we all dream of having a treasure trove of old Tempier, just like the one from Richard Olney’s pictured here?

The ’24 Tempier reds can be found in our October newsletter, along with an introduction to the newest addition to our portfolio: an old-school Bordeaux from the northern tip of the Médoc. Additionally, we’ve got fresh arrivals from Piedmont, the Loire, and the French and Italian Alps.

📸 Gail Skoff

09/23/2026

Rosé-to, Rosato 🍅

Craving rosés with a bit more edge as temperatures drop a notch? Us too. Time is of the essence for squeezing every last drop out of summer, soaking up the late-season ease of it all... and in the way of w**e, drinking rosé with urgency. But not the sundress and flip-flop rosés of July; rather, Italian rosatos that err on the savory side, a touch earthy, herbal, and bright... We’re shining a spotlight on a few of our favorites that meet this moment of transition perfectly. See our stories for a link to the collection.

📸 by Joanie Bonfiglio

09/09/2026

“The white Burgundy that raises the hair on my back, that arouses passions ranging from teeth-gnashing outrage to utmost euphoria, is not even from the Côte d’Or. It is Chablis, northernmost Chablis.” —KL, Adventures on the W**e Route

It’s a rare occurrence to have the w**es of Famille Savary, Domaine Roland Lavantureux, and Domaine Costal in stock at the same time, but a happy one indeed. Explore their new arrivals from Chablis with our latest guide. Find it in our stories.

09/01/2026

This Alpine vineyard produces a white that will defy everything you think you know about Italian w**e. Can you identify it?

Gems from the Italian Alps, the latest release from Vieux Télégraphe, sun-kissed beauties from Corsica, and new arrivals from Beaujolais and the northern Rhône feature in our September newsletter—out now!

📸 Joanie Bonfiglio

09/01/2026

08/27/2026

The story of Charles Joguet is one of the first Kermit tells in “Adventures on the W**e Route.” The tale is a vivid part of KLWM lore, conjuring scenes of bottle after bottle of old Chinon, but it’s also just the opening chapters of a story that continues to be written. Nearly thirty years ago, to pursue his career as an artist, Charles sold the domaine to his longtime partners, the Genet family, and the current vigneron, Kevin Fontaine, now has almost twenty vintages under his belt. Though their part in the domaine’s history may lack the dramatic flair of Charles—I’m pretty sure everyone still has all their fingers—it is marked by a pursuit of quality along with steadfast stewardship of the domaine’s legendary vineyards. If you’ve enjoyed a bottle of Joguet Chinon in the past twenty years, you’re part of this story, too.

📸 Gail Skoff Jimmy Hayes

08/20/2026

This Saturday: Come toast our grand opening in Marin! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store. Join us for our first ever soirée in the North Bay🥂

A Grand Apéro Celebration
Saturday, August 22nd
4 PM – 7 PM

FEATURING
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Souvla
Rustic Bakery
Vinyl DJ Set by Mara Hruby

Open to the public🌅

Kermit Lynch W**e Merchant
1003 Larkspur Landing Circle • Larkspur, CA
Marin Country Mart

📸 Mikey B , Nicola Parisi , Remy Anthes

08/13/2026

Our August newsletter is out!

The dapper fellows captured on the cover by Joanie Bonfiglio are Filippo, Filippo, and Tim of Castagnoli—one of the most spectacular properties we’ve ever visited, perched high on a hill in Castellina, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The staked vines that dot their steep terraced hills resemble those of the northern Rhône, but with the olive trees, surrounding forest, and an abundant scent of wild sage in the air, the ambiance and landscape are distinctly Tuscan.

Other thirst-inspiring anecdotes abound in this month’s brochure, including special features on Chinon’s legendary Domaine Charles Joguet, Barolo’s Giulia Negri, and Domaine Larue of Saint-Aubin.

08/06/2026

We’ve been open in Marin since December and now we’re finally ready to celebrate! If you haven’t stopped by yet, let this be your reason. Join us for a golden-hour apéro: oysters, bites, good times, great w**e, and an all-vinyl set spinning through the early evening.

Come Toast Our Grand Opening🥂
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
4 PM – 7 PM

FEATURING
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Souvla
Rustic Bakery
Vinyl DJ Set by Mara Hruby

Kermit Lynch W**e Merchant
1003 Larkspur Landing Circle • Larkspur, CA
Marin Country Mart

📸 erin ng Shade Degges Photography