K&L Wine Merchants is an independent wine retailer founded in 1976 in San Francisco that has grown into one of America most respected wine shops, known for its deep inventory, competitive pricing, and knowledgeable staff. The company operates retail locations in San Francisco, Redwood City, and Hollywood, and ships to most US states through its comprehensive online store. K&L carries an extensive selection of wines, spirits, and sake, with particular strength in Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Rhone, Italian, and German wines.
The company online platform features one of the largest searchable wine inventories in the country, with detailed descriptions written by K&L own buyers and staff. The retailer is especially valued for its rare and collectible wine offerings, including older vintages, auction finds, and direct imports not available through standard distribution channels. K&L also operates a popular spirits department with an impressive selection of whisky, bourbon, rum, tequila, and other spirits, including store-pick single barrels and exclusive bottlings. The company email newsletters and buyer recommendations are widely followed in the wine community for their candid assessments and insider finds.