I wanted to surprise a special couple with two bottles of wine--one specifically for her and one specifically for him. I surreptitiously found out that they like going to La Costa Wine Co. and that Connor knows their profiles. So, I called the shop, asked for Connor, and explained what I wanted to do and who the bottles were for. Ten stars to Connor! His passion for what he does was palpable through the phone. Almost immediately after I told him who I wanted to buy wine for, he told me they'd just walked into the shop. He went into a different room so they wouldn't overhear our conversation. Connor asked me about the price range I was interested in, we discussed a few options, and we landed on a red and a white that he was confident my friends would enjoy. When I asked if they like to munch on anything while they're drinking their wine, he said, Yes! The truffle popcorn. So, I added that to the order. The next day, I picked up the bag with the bottles of wine and the popcorn, and delivered it to her where she works. The best part of the surprise was that my friends loved the wines and, of course, the truffle popcorn! My next visit to this shop will be to sit, relax and enjoy a glass of wine--hopefully, recommended by Connor! read more

Great ambiance and the wine was delish. Cute little spot to stop for a sip and enjoy good company

Great variety of wines, nice atmosphere and friendly staff! Good place to catch up with friends and play a game read more

Great tentative Wine server... I guess there's new owners now. Good quantity of seats and a diverse variety of wines to pick from. We tried the sheep goat spread, It was delicious. read more

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I was in Carlsbad about a month ago, staying at a nearby hotel for a meeting and wanted to make sure I came back East with some fantastic California Pinot Noirs. I've been researching them a great deal lately and had a fairly good idea of what I was looking for. I came into the store on a Saturday back in April and described what I was on the hunt for: Fruit forward, vibrant, with a little spice. The very nice man working there that afternoon suggested several wines, including the 2023 Roar Rosella's Vineyard from Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. I was sold. The wine made it back safe and sound to South Carolina. Just opened it up this afternoon. In a word: perfect. The wine is everything he described it to me. Thankful for his time and attention. Would recommend this great store to anyone in Carlsbad. read more

I love coming here on Wednesday night for the flights with friends. I feel like the staff changes regularly because with the exception of one or two regular servers there are always new faces. They can't always answer my questions but they try. I miss the outside tables they had but I'm sure that is out of their control now that other businesses have opened and Covid isn't prevalent. On this particular visit I grabbed a bottle of bubbly from the front. Out of our group of four one showed up late and one took a bit a to decide. It took a while for someone to return to our table (we had two servers taking our orders) after the first flight was ordered. My bottle sat on the table for a bit before someone came to open for me. He did not offer to chill it for me and getting anyone's attention wasn't easy. Finally, when another server returned to take the rest of the orders he said would you like this chilled and brought a bottle chiller, probably 30 minutes after the bottle was originally opened. We ordered the goat cheese and bread for the table and it was really good. All the food I've had her has been good. I like the cheese plates too. I'm being generous with the fourth star because I come here regularly and haven't had issues with the service in the past, but I would give this visit 3 stars normally. read more

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Very neat spot in Encinitas. Offering a decent selection of wines from all over the world. I was greeted by Conner, he was extremely helpful with wine knowledge and wine selecting. I was fond of that. I did find that the wines weren't top notch. Their best wines were over 100$. Lots of washout basic blends. I'm not trying to harp on this, I just have my own opinion. Place is cool that you can enjoy your wine on site and they have meats and cheeses and chocolates to enjoy. Just think they should offer more exclusive wines. I'm always interested in things against the grain. Cheers. read more

I love the low-key relaxed environment where you can get an incredible bottle of wine or just a glass of wine too. They offer a simple menu to complement the wine. You won't go home stuffed but you can get full. read more

This is by far the best wine bar/shop around. Excellent variety of wines, beer, cheeses and knowledgeable staff. The atmosphere is wonderful with friendly staff ready to help answer any questions. Their charcuterie board is excellent and also their flatbreads! read more

Great Service by Connor. Enjoyed girls night out. Food was excellent and wine recommendations was perfect. read more

La Costa Wine Co - Cheese Shops Near Me - Carlsbad, California

My husband and I finally visited La Costa Wine Co this past weekend. They have a rather large selection of wines, beers, kombuchas, and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from. Upon entering, there is a refrigerator with a display of delicious cheeses! We opted for grabbing a table and ordered food from their nicely curated menu. We shared a cheeseboard with spicy Calabrese. The board came with Marcona almonds, dried fruit, olives, bread, crackers, stone ground mustard, corn nuts and we added additional marcona almonds with truffle and parmesan and a side of honeycomb. Let me tell you that we both devoured it all! It was delicious. We also ordered a flat bread that had Mozzarella, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. We really enjoyed the food here. For drinks, he had I believe was a wine from Rhone? I don't recall the actually name but it was really good. I opened for a glass of blanc di blanc sparkling wine and chardonnay. Overall, we enjoyed our experience. read more

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I've been coming to La Costa Wine for years and always have a wonderful experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. I love picking up Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc here, and their wine tastings are fantastic. Their food, especially the cheese boards, is absolutely amazing! read more

The woman who works here, I think her name is Michelle. She is very rude . Needs to work on being polite and smiling when working .

One of my favorite secret spots for a GREAT glass of wine and even better service and ambiance! Love that you can choose a bottle to buy and open for a glass to enjoy there. Manager is so knowledgeable and nice read more

My partner and I had a really pleasant experience visiting La Costa for a glass of wine. They had a large selection of wine for a small building and I loved the ambiance and kindness of the employees. read more

La Costa Wine Co - two glasses of wine and a cheese board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This is hands down my favorite spot in La Costa right now. Amazing selection of wine that is picked by a very knowledgeable group. The owner Michelle is great at making sure there's a huge diversity of wines to pick from. They do wine flights that range from 3-5 pours. These pours are generous too. But don't worry because they have small bites like hummus and pita bread or charcuterie boards. Their tasting area is in the back of the shop where you can do glasses, flights, or purchase a bottle and relax. Unfortunately for my wallet I've become a regular here and even joined their monthly wine club. Definitely worth checking out this gem hidden in the corner of a very up and coming plaza. read more

What hidden hidden gem! Great atmosphere, lovely staff, and tasty wine and snacks. Such a great spot, and you are almost never going to have to wait for a table at this fun tasting room. This is one of my favorite spots that I'm always trying to take new friends to! They have such a large selection of wines to pick from, and all the staff are so knowledgeable to help you make sure you like the one you purchase. All the staff are willing to go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied with your wine! Great place for wine-o's! read more

La Costa Wine Co - Charcuterie Board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fun place to grab a casual glass of wine solo or with a small group. It's pretty small inside but makes for a cozy atmosphere. They do sell all kinds of wine but you can also buy wine by the glass. It's pretty expensive. $18/glass of red. They also offer light snacks, portions are very small. There is also a pretty good sized cheese selection for purchase. A great hidden gem for locals! read more

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Ok wow!! Where have I been? I drive by this place all the time and see a fun gathering of people outside but never knew the extent of the inside, which is amazing! Fresh popcorn smell greets you as you walk in with rows and rows of wine bottles organized before you. The cheeseboards are lovely with a great selection of nibbles. The refrigerator section is impressive!! A vast array of wine bottles are clearly labeled by price, and the beer selection is massive! Also an array of non alcoholic beverages are available so everyone is accommodated. Love this concept of an easy going upper class bar with a locals vibe and very affordable price point. read more

Nice quiet ambiance and with a huge selection of wines you can enjoy. Had 2 bottles of Malbec from Napa that was delicious. They have cheese and charcuterie boards to go with your wine along with beer choices for the non-wine drinkers. Staff and servers are friendly and knowledgeable. Their wine club has offers and wine pick ups for members and free glasses of wine as well. read more

Such a nice place to relax and have some wine. I have been here before and loved it! The service is great and very attentive. Come by and check it out. They have a wide selection of wines from all over. read more

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One of the most beautiful cheese and charcuterie boards I've ever had. 3 cheeses and 3 meats all worth it. Great way to spend a relaxing evening with a bottle of wine. read more

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What a gem! Ambiance is wine shop, oak barrels and what not. Love that you can pick out a bottle and drink it there or get a glass from the wine list. Small bites like flatbread and cheese samplers. No kitchen food. Servers love wine and are super helpful with suggestions. See what you like and you can even become a member. Special wine dinners and tasting events. Can't wait to go back for more sips. read more

La Costa Wine Co is great. I visited with friends and enjoyed a delicious chartcuterie board and a few glasses of wine. The wine bar had any wines to select and a helpful staff to guide you through the choices. read more

La Costa Wine Co - 3 Cheese × 3 Meat Board - Cheese Shops Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came here on a Friday evening around 6pm and we got very lucky and were able to get a table. We were greeted right away and our waiter thoroughly explained the menu to us. I ordered a wine flight which includes 3 different wines for $16. We also got a 1 cheese board and the artichoke flat bread. We were huge fans of the cheese board and the wine but both agreed the flat bread was just ok. This is a super cute spot for a date night or a good place to come unwind after work with friends. They had tons of bottles for purchase as well. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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Favorite wine shop in town! Great selection of wines from around the world. The staff are amazing. Quaint vibe. Michelle the owner provides amazing recommendations. read more

This is a great place to stop by if you need to purchase wine or have time to kill while Supercharging your Tesla. The staff is very friendly, the store is very large and clean. The wine offerings were a big selection and ambiance on a Saturday night was relaxing. It's tucked away in the back corner of a shopping complex, so keep walking until you find it. read more

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Great place to begin a date. Nice atmosphere. Wine was delicious. Charcuterie board was delicious. They were not aware of the Yelp offer of a free cheese board with check-in, but they did honor it in the end with no push back. All the service staff we encountered were very courteous and attentive. To quote Arnold..."I'll be back!" read more

La Costa Wine Co - Date night with the wife - Cheese Shops Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I LOVE this spot. Unfortunately it's a place I "lost in the breakup" as I'm not local and they are. The wine selection is fantastic and the staff always nails recommendations. I also really love the charcuterie boards for a snack. Can be a bit much when it's crowded since the space is small but when it's empty it makes for a perfect little low key evening. I really do miss this place! read more

Conor really knows his wine and he is super personable....he loves to share his knowledge and makes excellent recommendations. 5 stars to him. The place is pretty tiny with a bar that seats maybe 4? A few tables that seat 4 each and one long high top that seats 8-10. We have had a few meetups with 12 people and they do their best to reserve their largest table. But I do think this overwhelms them and it can be difficult to get timely service. When it's a full house, it can be quite stuffy/hot. They do have doors that open out onto El Camino Real but it seems they don't like to do that because of the traffic noise. I love the people and the wine selection but the venue could use a remake, with access to fresh air or some other kind of ventilation. read more

Cozy place to sample wine and enjoy some nibbles. Friendly and helpful staff. A place to meet or just enjoy the feel of a European wine cellar read more

Great place to grab a glass of wine. Small, quaint, local spot. I got a board and rose.

La Costa Wine Co is the perfect comforting local spot for good wine and gourmet cheese boards. I've been coming here since it was at the old location near Dove Library (they supplied the wine for our wedding) and although the owners have since changed, the warm welcoming vibes have not. Highly recommend for good wine, cheese/charceuterie boards and cozy ambiance. read more

My normal practice is to only leave positive Yelp reviews or say nothing. However, the experience yesterday at La Costa Wine Co was so negative that I think other customers should know what they may be in for. From the blase "Can I help you?" as we walked in, to the continued sarcastic and sardonic attitude from the same woman, I started to wonder if we weren't welcome at all. Please know that the pours are stingy (well, we didn't have much wine anyway, because after I had to wave them down once, they never came back to our table), the service is lackluster, unconcerned, unwelcoming, non-existent...none of the charm and interest from staff that I've experienced at every wine bar I've been to in the US and abroad is to be seen, and it seems you have to be a "regular" to be welcomed. The regulars who came in about 30 minutes after us were given undivided attention by the staff while we were seemingly intentionally ignored. I could go on and on but I'll leave it at this: I'm normally a 20 to 25% tipper, but, I left 2 bucks on the table--and upon reflection, I feel stupid for doing so. read more

Great ambiance. Fun local place to go for a glass of wine. Serves wine for all tastes.

This place really is a gem. Friendly service, awesome wines, and lovely ambience is best way to describe La Costa Wine Co. It's hidden in an strip mall so to speak and it's easy to miss the entrance to the mall complex but not to worry!! If you miss it, make a right when you hit La Costa and then turn right like you are going to go into that fancy gym called Equinox but just drive pass it cuz you really just want to have some wine and you will see La Costa Wine Co. Do a check in and you get a free cheese plate! We did the summer wine flight and it was so good!! read more

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Love the casual vibe. Got a cheese plate, which was a delicious and a good portion of food for one person, and enjoyed a nice white one upon recommendation from the server. I'd been wanting to try this place for awhile, as it's right by my gym, and it didn't disappoint. read more

This is awesome! What a great experience of course with all of the accoutrements what a great place, but I think what you can read more

Back behind the La Costa shopping center, tucked in the corner is the loveliest wine bar. What used to be the old library where we checked out children's books and heard storytelling, now is La Costa Wine Co. They have been here for many years and to me they are a hidden oasis. Great service and an excellent wine apothecary to choose from. They offer a minimal corkage fee for drinking their bottles in house. I love the selection that they carry. Organic wines are featured in a section of their shop as are various cheese and meat offerings. read more

Kevin is a pro. Staff is incredible! This spot has it all. Great wine selection, wonderful food menu, AMAZING STAFF. This spot carries something for everyone. I can grab a special occasion bottle and a case of every day wine in one visit. When we want a leisurely lunch and wine we hit this spot up. Great patio and atmosphere. Thank you! read more

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