Desert Wine Shop on 111 La Quinta - La Quinta, California

Shaniece D.

Cute little store. Learned about this place from my patient. If you are lonely in the desert definitely stop by here for their weekly wine tasting tuesdays and friday evenings from 4:30 to 7 pm. Bring $10 to enjoy a 5 to 7 wine tasting flight. It was nice that they have wines from new zealand to try. It was nice and different. Big crowd shows up. No real dress code but most people dressed nice. The sommliers are very knowledgable. The owner katie is really down the earth and friendly. Free surface parking lot. Reasonably priced wines available.

Josh K.

Katie, the owner, is incredible! She’s always super personable and friendly and knows her wine. The shop has a great variety from approachable midweek wines to collectible bottles. Quite literally everything in between. Check out the natural section near the back for fun and playful wines! Thank you for being so great Katie!

Jeff S.

Desert Wine has been one of our nice surprises during the pandemic. They are a locally owned and run boutique wine shop with a stellar stock of good wines at a wide range or prices (and styles). The staff are trained sommeliers and provide excellent knowledge and recommendations based on your tastes. While the prices range widely, we find they are exceptional at producing under-the-radar wines in the $15-$30 dollar range. In other words, good wines for a reasonable price. They have weekly tastings each week (currently on Tuesday and Friday eves) that are one of the best kept secrets in the valley.

While the selection is great, it is their service that keeps drawing us back. It did not take long for us to be known by first name. They often help us find a wine we like with the obscure recollections we have of a great tasting (“Do you remember that bottle from Italy from a few weeks ago that…”). They truly love people and helping people find wines they love.

We enjoyed our experience enough to join their annual wine club membership. We receive 6 hand-selected bottles a month. Typically, it is two whites and four reds, but as red-lovers, we receive six reds a month.

In summary, a great shop run by great people. Whether you are a casual or serious wine drinker, you will be well served.

Jill M.

This is the best wine shop ever! Awesome staff - knowledgeable, friendly, funny and genuinely caring. They stock great wines at fantastic prices, something for everyone and every price point. Wonderful wine club. We always meet the most amazing people when we go for wine tastings. Can't say enough good things about Desert Wine Shop, Katie and her crew!

Dos P.

We've been patrons of The Desert Wine Shop on Hwy 111 in LA Quinta for over 3 years. We really enjoy a smaller locally owned business, not a "big box" version. The Desert Wine Shop has superior customer service, extremely knowledgeable of their products and features twice weekly tastings that offer a selection of wines from around the world, superior to a winery club that offers only their own wines. We've experienced quite the variety, always in good company, with friendly, knowledgeable staff.
We'll see you there!

Paul S.

What a great wine store. Very knowledgeable people with many different wines.
Katie and her group are fun to deal with and very enthusiastic wine connoisseurs. Only place to go to try new wines at any price range.

Sean G.

We love this place! Katie and Dana are always so friendly and knowledgeable. If you need a hidden gem.bottle of wine, or just want a glass with some great people, this is the place!

Lucie R.

We love supporting this local wine shop because they have so much experience and knowledge about wine. And they bring in wines that you don’t see it every other store. Great local shop!