Wine Stop DTLA
1025 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021, USA
Best Wine Shops in Los Angeles
Los Angeles's wine culture mixes California coastal varietals with urban tasting-room creativity. Explore 20 wine shops across neighborhoods like DTLA, Silver Lake, and Santa Monica offering everything from Napa Cabernet and Central Coast Pinot to natural wines, Spanish bodegas, and boutique imports.
20 venues
4.4 avg
Tasting Events
Good Clean Fun
868 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Ramirez Beverage Center
2765 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
Silverlake Wine
2395 Glendale Blvd A, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA
DTLA Cheese Superette
363 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Gourmet Wines & Spirits
300 S Grand Ave LP110, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
538 Wine & Spirits
538 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA
Ramirez Liquor, Wine, & Kegs
736 S Soto St, Los Angeles, CA 90023, USA
Silverlake Liquor
2901 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Silver Liquor Market
2717 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
Total Wine & More
1130 N La Brea Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90038, USA
Bixel Liquor Store
467 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Weird Beers
213 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
BUZZ wine beer bottleshop & bar
460 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA
Bunker Hill Market
Road, 800 W 1st St #101, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
Union Liquor Market
1703 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Jason's Wine & Spirits
828 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Jo's Liquor
333 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
Esquire Liquor & Deli
619 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Gourmet Liquor
1476 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, USA
Wine Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has matured from a restaurant-driven wine city into a dynamic retail scene that celebrates both California terroir and global discoveries. The city’s wine culture reflects its diversity: from imported Rioja and Barolo on Sunset Boulevard to coastal Chardonnays, Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, and Paso Robles Zinfandel in neighborhood shops. Urban Palates in LA often favor approachable bottles that pair with the city's thriving food trucks, farm-to-table restaurants, and casual wine bars.
Local interest in small-production and natural wines has grown alongside long-standing respect for Napa and Sonoma classics. Shops like Wine Stop DTLA and Silverlake Wine stock boutique California producers and offbeat imports, while Ramirez Beverage Center and Gourmet Wines & Spirits serve a broad audience with everything from party-sized boxes to rare single-vineyard bottlings. Expect tasting events, collaborative pop-ups with local restaurants, and a leaning toward biodynamic and Rhône varieties as Angelenos explore beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay.
Where to buy wine in Los Angeles
Neighborhoods each have their own wine personality. DTLA is a hub for specialty shops and tasting events—venues such as Wine Stop DTLA and DTLA Cheese Superette pair retail with tasting counters and artisanal food. Silver Lake and Echo Park favor independent wine merchants like Silverlake Wine that curate natural, small-lot producers and Mediterranean styles. In West Hollywood and Beverly Grove you'll find upscale bottlings and sommelier-selected lists; Hollywood and Koreatown offer deep value selections and international imports.
Coastal neighborhoods—Santa Monica and Venice—cater to beachside living with crisp Chardonnays, Albariño and rosé. For volume and variety, big independent retailers such as Ramirez Liquor, Wine, & Kegs and 538 Wine & Spirits stock party-ready formats and local favorites. Gourmet Wines & Spirits and Ramirez Beverage Center serve collectors and casual shoppers alike, with knowledgeable staff who can recommend Central Coast Pinot, Paso Robles Syrah, and lesser-known coastal varietals from Santa Barbara County.
What to Look For
A good Los Angeles wine shop balances local California bottles with global imports, offers knowledgeable staff, and supports tastings or weekday after-work events. Look for shops that rotate stock seasonally—lighter whites and rosés in summer, fuller-bodied reds and fortified wines in winter—and that highlight Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Sierra Foothills Zinfandel, and Rhône hybrids from Paso Robles.
Value signals include clear pricing, provenance notes, and staff recommendations tailored to neighborhoods—DTLA buyers might lean toward adventurous naturals, while Santa Monica shoppers seek refreshing coastal whites. Also check for on-site tastings, curated flights, pairing suggestions, and community events. Shops that work with local restaurants and cheesemongers (e.g., DTLA Cheese Superette collaborations) often provide the best discovery opportunities for food-friendly wine purchases.
When do wine shops in Los Angeles open and close?
20 of the 20 wine shops listed in Los Angeles publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 9 am and closes at 11 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 18 venues in Los Angeles (90% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 17 on Monday. 16 open seven days a week.
13 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Jason's Wine & Spirits closes latest, at 2 am.
At the other end of the day, Silver Liquor Market opens earliest, at 6 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Los Angeles actually say
The 20 rated wine shops in Los Angeles carry 5,798 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.42 out of 5 and the median is 4.4, and 9 venues hold 4.5 or better — 45% of the list.
Wine Stop DTLA carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 79 reviews. Ramirez Beverage Center is the most reviewed address in Los Angeles, at 2,782.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine shops in Los Angeles cost?
Price level is published for 5 of the 20 wine shops in Los Angeles, and it splits as follows: 2 budget (40%), 3 moderate (60%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Los Angeles are Tasting Events (2), Port (2), Import Wines (2), Local Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Los Angeles compared with the rest of United States
Los Angeles accounts for 20 of the 262 wine shops we list across United States, spread over 15 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 90% of venues in Los Angeles open on Sunday against 68% nationally, 22 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Los Angeles | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 20 | 262 |
| Mean rating | 4.42 | 4.51 |
| Open on Sunday | 90% | 68% |
| Median closing time | 11 pm | 9 pm |
Where to look next from Los Angeles
Other wine venues in Los Angeles: 19 wine bars, 8 wine restaurants, 4 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United States are Charlotte (20), Columbus (20), Fort Worth (20), Jacksonville (20), San Jose (20). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Los Angeles has 20 wine shops on this list, averaging 4.42 out of 5 across 5,798 reviews. The median address opens at 9 am and closes at 11 pm; 18 of the 20 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Wine Stop DTLA is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 79).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United States: age, tax and trading rules
The purchase age is 21 in every US state, the highest in this directory. It is not federal law directly: the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 withholds federal highway funding from states that set it lower, and every state complied.
Federal excise duty on still wine at or below 16% ABV is $1.07 per wine gallon under the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's schedule — about $0.21 on a 750 ml bottle — with a credit for smaller producers. State and local taxes sit on top and vary widely, which is why the same bottle carries different shelf prices across state lines.
The structural difference is the three-tier system left by Prohibition's repeal: producers sell to wholesalers, wholesalers to retailers, and retailers to you, with the tiers legally separated in most states. Seventeen control states go further and act as the wholesaler themselves. It is why a wine that is easy to find in one state is unavailable in the next, regardless of demand.
Sunday sales, grocery-store wine and shipping rules are all set at state and sometimes county level. Check the state before assuming a shop will be open, and never assume a rule from one state applies in another.
Sources: TTB — Tax rates for wine (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) · National Minimum Drinking Age Act, 23 U.S.C. §158
Local Tips
01
Call ahead for rare bottles
If you're hunting a single-vineyard Napa Cabernet or a limited-release import, call the shop first. Stores like Wine Stop DTLA and 538 Wine & Spirits often hold special allocations or set aside bottles for collectors.
02
Time visits around tasting events
Plan your shopping trip around weekend tastings or weekday evening pour sessions—DTLA and Silver Lake shops frequently host events that let you try before you buy and discover new producers.
03
Pair with neighborhood bites
Many LA wine shops partner with local restaurants and cheesemongers. Pick up a bottle at DTLA Cheese Superette or pair a Spanish red with tapas from nearby eateries for a ready-made tasting experience.
04
Use public transit or rideshares for bigger hauls
Parking can be tight in places like Silver Lake, West Hollywood, and DTLA. If you’re purchasing multiple bottles or kegs (Ramirez Liquor, Wine, & Kegs), consider a rideshare or curbside pickup to avoid lugging heavy cases across town.
FAQ
This directory highlights 20 wine shops in Los Angeles, spanning DTLA, Silver Lake, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and surrounding neighborhoods. The city has many more retailers and wine-focused liquor stores beyond these 20, but this selection showcases a cross-section of boutique merchants, neighborhood favorites, and larger independent stores.
DTLA is ideal for specialty shops and tasting events, Silver Lake and Echo Park favor natural and boutique producers, Santa Monica offers coastal-focused whites and rosés, while West Hollywood and Beverly Grove stock higher-end, sommelier-selected bottles. Koreatown and Hollywood often have strong import selections and good value picks.
Many LA wine shops host tastings, verticals, and neighborhood events—especially in DTLA, Silver Lake, and Santa Monica. Venues like Wine Stop DTLA and specialty shops often run weekend tastings or weekday after-work flights. Always check a shop’s calendar or call ahead, since licensing and space can limit in-store pours.
Yes. Silver Lake, Echo Park, and parts of DTLA are strong on natural, low-intervention, and small-producer wines. Shops such as Silverlake Wine and smaller boutiques curate limited-production bottles from California, France, Spain, and Italy. Expect to pay a premium for scarce imports and single-vineyard lots.
Prices vary widely—Los Angeles offers everything from affordable grocery-store finds to premium imports and Napa single-vineyard wines. Retailers in upscale neighborhoods may carry higher markups for luxury items, while large independent stores and value-focused shops like Ramirez Beverage Center often offer competitive prices for everyday drinking.
Many Los Angeles wine shops provide local delivery and in-state shipping; services vary by retailer and product. Shops like Gourmet Wines & Spirits and larger independents typically offer delivery in the LA metro area. For out-of-state shipping, shop policies depend on licensing, so contact the store for specific shipping options and fees.
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