Get to Know Our Rhône Buyer Keith Mabry

You may know Keith Mabry as our Rhône, Loire, and French Regional Buyer, but he's also responsible for Greece, Eastern Europe, and Mexico! Why would one person have such an eclectic list of categories? Because he's a hardcore enthusiast for off-the-beaten-path wines. He's also a big soil geek... ask him about his favorite dirt!

Keith has been with K&L for 17 years. He was one of the original crew to open the Hollywood store in 2007, and in 2024 he was a big part of opening up in Culver City. He started as the sales floor manager in Hollywood, then took on the SoCal buying position, then became a buyer for the Rhône Valley in 2014.

He says, "I've become more and more of a Francophile the longer I have worked here. We do France better than almost any other retailer I can think of—the depth of independent producers we work with is unparalleled. We are very well curated, so definitely ask us about what you're looking for. Just like in a butcher shop—if you are willing to take the time to a butcher shop, then you definitely want to go with the butcher's recommendation on what’s freshest. We know our inventory inside and out. If you come to us you’ll get a lot of winners and a better return on your investment because we work with you to fit your tastes." Ask him about food pairings, too. He's a big-time gourmand, and generally behind the grill at any SoCal BBQ.

Check out his wine reviews at Keith’s staff page!