K & L Wine Merchants - Redwood City
Krug Ambassade since
2012
Redwood City, United States
Redwood City, United States
Part 1
Useful information
Address:
3005 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061, USAContact us:
+1(800) 247-5987My Krug
A word from
Gary Westby
"Every sip of Krug champagne is a testament to its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and passion that goes into each bottle."
Gary Westby (Champagne Buyer)
About the Ambassade
K&L Wine Merchants, established in 1976, operates locations in Redwood City, San Francisco, Hollywood, and Culver City, California. The retailer is renowned for its extensive selection of fine wines, including a robust champagne program curated by Gary Westby. K&L emphasizes direct imports and personalised service, offering customers access to rare and exceptional bottles.
About the Krug Lover
Gary Westby, a California native, has been the Champagne Buyer at K&L Wine Merchants since 2000. He pioneered their grower champagne program, manages over 300 selections, and has a particular penchant for Krug.
Who is the person you admire most and why?
My dad. He was the one who instilled my love for wine in me. He always told me, "Buy what you can't buy old when it's young, and store it! Buy what you can buy old and drink it!"
Can you describe any parallels you see between cooking and music?
The wines chosen to compose an Édition of Krug Grande Cuvée are like musicians playing a symphony. They must act in concert with one another and, together, are sublime.
What is the most inspiring experience you had on your journey to becoming a chef?
I worked two harvests at Mount Eden. It was no easy job, but it changed my life!
What is your idea of pleasure?
Wine and travel. At home, we only have an old rescue tabby cat and two reliable cars. All our money is for wine and travel.
What is the greatest lesson you have learnt in or outside the kitchen?
The best thing about a life in wine is that it keeps you humble—it is a subject that can never be fully mastered, but one can certainly improve. I hope to keep improving!
What makes you a Krug Lover?
The most generous expression of Champagne, since 1845, Krug Grande Cuvée blends the finest terroirs of the region, across time.
Why do you love Krug?
Krug is the result of an enormous amount of work and dedication by hundreds of people, from the harvesters who pick the grapes by hand to the Tasting Committee that chooses which plots’ wines make it into the blend. The image of beautiful people sipping Krug from crystal flutes must go hand in hand with that of those who roll up their sleeves and go to work.
Part 2
Krug Ambassades
Where to Enjoy Krug
