Stumbled upon this little gem after a coffee run and decided to pop in on a whim, and wow, am I glad I did. The gentleman working that day (whose name I wish I could remember) was wonderfully knowledgeable and attentive. We went in with zero intention of purchasing, yet somehow found ourselves leaving with a bottle of their finest olive oil and a Sauvignon Blanc. This guy was that good. He even offered a sample of the olive oil, which sealed the deal. Rich, velvety, almost like liquid butter in quality. The interior is bright and inviting, with a beautifully curated display that's both elegant and approachable. Each bottle practically calls to you from the shelves, making it easy to lose yourself in the variety on offer. Many items are imported straight from Italy, which keeps the pricing surprisingly reasonable and temptingly accessible. This shop has easily earned a spot among my favorite wine and gourmet shops in LA. It's a must-visit for anyone with a taste for quality and a passion for unique finds. read more

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Wine was a 4 star, the rude man working here was 1 star. Maybe 2 star for how entertaining his outburst was. He was confrontational and aggressive. The Larry David of wine store employees. We bought $150 worth of wine but walked out feeling verbally assaulted and wished such a nice wine shop had been a more lovely experience read more

They have a really good selection of small vineyards, I went looking for a specific Verdejo from Spain and they had it! While there I also picked up a bottle of Albariño. The service was quirky after yapping with the French man who checked me out. The ambience is nice, fresh and like their layout. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped by after purchasing coffee beans from Maru. We were looking for a specific wine that we enjoyed recently during Thanksgiving so we went in to ask if they had it. James was the gentleman who assisted us. He said they didn't have the one we were looking for, but said he had one that tasted very similar to it but better! He sounded pretty confident about us coming back to get another one so we decided to trust him and bought it. He was right! We're nearly empty and will stop by to purchase another read more

Cute wine shop in DTLA. The staff is very knowledgeable about all of the products for sale and always give great suggestions. They do monthly wine tastings which I can't wait to join one day! Parking is a little hard to find in this area as there aren't a lot of options. Stop by and grab some wine. Cheers! read more

This is probably the best wine store in Los Angeles. Their collection is carefully curated and you could tell by the taste and effect of the wine. I only wanna get my wine from here. read more

I was looking for a semi-sweet wine that pairs well with red meat. I asked James for a recommendation in which he gave me two options that were under $25. The one that I ended up choosing is exclusive to this Wine Stop, if you want to find it within the U.S (originally from Italy). A truly, fantastic wine. Paired amazingly well with red meat. I honestly believe that this wine can be versatile. It's sweet, but not too sweet. James is extremely knowledgeable. I wanted to confirm my very little wine knowledge with him. I asked him questions and he gave me even more. A great experience overall. I will be back to get this wine and to try other ones as well! Parking is all street parking, so it can be a bit hard at times. read more

Wine Stop DTLA - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was hosting a wine tasting with my friends and wanted to pick up a couple bottles. I knew this shop would have wines that you can't normally find at a general grocery store so I decided to pop in. The guy working was extremely knowledgable in helping me choose 3 different wines. He knew the back stories, the regions they're from, the grape varietal, how to serve, etc etc etc!! I was very satisfied with the customer service. Fast forward to my wine tasting and WOW all of the wines tasted absolutely amazing! Dare I say, better than those my friends brought. lol and on top of that, the wines are very well priced! My budget was around $20/bottle but they carry a range of prices... and I'm sure they all taste great! read more

I'm a big fan of Wine Stop. I can't wait for when it's safe to have in store wine tastings again. I completely recommend Wine Stop to all of my friends and family. WINE I love the selection. It's hard to go wrong with anything here and it's great to know that the selection is unique enough that you won't see it in other shops around here. SERVICE Top notch service. PARKING Limited street parking (free) read more

The service here is fantastic! I ran into both front workers unfortunately I forgot their names but they both were so friendly and accommodating. They both helped me find a great wine that fit my needs and likes, and were also VERY knowledgeable about wine. They specialize in organic wines from Europe so very interesting to try! Loved them read more

You know when you got something good, something great, but it's TOO good, TOO great, to the point where you almost don't want everyone to know about it? That's Wine Stop to me. And that's why I struggle over writing this review. I got introduced to Wine Stop almost 2 years ago and what seemed like an eclectic destination for entrepreneurs, artists, smugglers, dancers, models, photographers, recovering pickup artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, general bon vivants, and Taiwanese people has become a second home whenever I'm in LA... which is sometimes every week. Alvaro, James, and the rest of the team have been able to curate a light environment where the wines are on point, everyone is welcome, and good times are had by all. Speaking specifically to the wine, however, you can find no better selection here. Thanks to the fine taste, decades of experience, and real desire for people from all walks of life to enjoy and learn about wine, Alvaro and James have utilized their insider connects to source incredible wines from Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and other locales in Europe... with many of the bottles being special imports exclusive to Wine Stop only! Perennial favorites are the Pronto, a fizzy Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna and my personal favorite... the limited batch, full bodied, Arke Primitivo from Salento. As I mentioned, many of these Italian wines are not just difficult to find, but they're also sold at a GREAT price at Wine Stop. If you come in with $20-30 to spend, you're sure to leave with a bottle (or two) of something phenomenal to bring to your dinner party or (wink) date. Come out on Thursday nights for their $15 wine tastings... you get 3 pours of 3 of their delicious wines as well as a cheese and charcuterie board. What a deal! You'll also be able to join our bohemian posse of apprentice wine fiends and wanderlusters, not to mention make real life face time with the local Taiwanese embassy, which just so happens to meet at Wine Stop every Thursday night for these tastings! I love Wine Stop... and I don't want anyone to ruin it. As the current reigning Yelp Duke of Wine Stop, I had to write this review... but I swear to god, if anyone reads this and brings bad vibes to South Santa Fe Avenue, I will unleash my dynasty warriors on you! read more

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Been coming here on Thursdays for a while, I held off so long to write a review solely because I love this place so much and I wanna keep this gem to myself. But secrets out guys, this is the most wonderful wine shop I've ever been to! They have the friendliest people and the best wine. The wines are not only great (because they go and hand select them from Europe) and they're priced ridiculously reasonable. On Thursdays they have wine and cheese night for $15, it's even cheaper if you rsvp online. You get 3 glasses of wine with different types of cheese and snacks. Isn't that the best deal EVER? While sipping on the wine you also get to mingle with the friendly locals. I always leave the shop with a couple bottles because wine not?! Oh, also street parkings are never a problem! read more

Never before have I been able to have world class wines at a ridiculously affordable price with neighborhood vibes and passionate service. Winestop really has it all. Every visit I have is perfectly catered to my needs. Whether I just want to quickly grab a bottle and go, pick a specific gift with the help of their incredible staff, or have time to spare and listen in on incredibly in-depth stories on the origins of each of these grapes and the wineries they come from, winestop is MY stop. It pains me to tell everyone about this spot because it's such a hidden gem that I want to keep to myself, but they absolutely deserve to be known read more

Let him pick your wines !! Always fantastic and not too pricey We all have our "guy" for things well, This is my guy for wine 100% I worked in bougie restaurants for 10 years own the wine bible and kermit lynch guide to buying and i threw those away cuz he is a walking guide to amazing wine read more

If you're looking for a unique, conversational starter wine, come here for your next bottle. Service is wonderful and they're super knowledgeable! They also offer tastings every week. You can check their website to reserve a tasting. read more

This is a fantastic wine shop to find gifts for friends/family during this holiday season. The shop is small and quaint but hosts a great selection of unique and hard-to-find wines as well as a handful of local craft items like hot sauce, fancy olive oils, etc. If you can't make it in-store, they also have an online shop as well, which is very convenient given the times. Like everyone else, I can't wait for the pandemic to pass, because the wine tastings look like a great time! Shop small and support your local businesses! read more

This place is truly a gem and I'm so glad to have the Wine Stop on my work route. JJ has some of the best customer service I've ever experienced - he is very wine informed and is happy to share his knowledge but delivers his info in a way that is just enough. I'll happily buy 2-3 bottles from this guys every time I visit! Everything I've tried from here has been superior in taste and quality. If you're looking for organic, small, ethical and unique wine check this place out! read more

The owner of this shop is so rude. He came bursting out of the store as I was parking in front (a legal parking space) and told me the parking was for PICKUPS at his store only and pointed to a small sign that he had place in front. NEVERMIND that I my plan was to go in and buy wine for a dinner party tonight. Just stared back at him, said "no" and left. With all the options nearby with good wine selections, this place doesn't stand a chance with such rude ownership! Horrible. read more

As a long time customer with Wine Stop I have to say I absolutely love this place! Staffs are helpful and super knowledgeable. The amazing team at Wine Stop continue bringing in some of the best wines in the world with very reasonable price tags. I rarely get a bottle I dont like from their recommendations. read more

Incredible find in the Arts District in Downtown LA. We stopped by to quickly grab a bottle on our way home and asked the owner for his recommendation for a full body red that pairs well with pasta, under $30. He pointed to a bottle from Spain and we were sold. That night, we poured open the bottle and had one of the most amazing wine we've had in quite awhile. Definitely coming back. read more

Very good selection of wine and nice to open a bottle in the shop and taste. I hear they have tasting t and th and can't wait to come back and try. Everything is very affordable and well worth the visit! read more

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It's such a clean, pretty little wine shop called Wine Shop!!! I was in Little Tokyo last Friday, suddenly thought of getting a bottle of Cabernet for my husband, so I turned to Yelp. This shop had EXCELLENT reviews on Yelp and it surpassed my expectations easily when I actually stepped into it! According to this wine expert at the store, all the wines you see there cannot be found anywhere else... It's a great gift shopping destination and their customer service is truly SUPERB!!! I'd definitely go back there and recommend this shop to anyone who's looking for something very very unique :) read more

For the official birthday party later that weekend at my house I ordered 3 cases of wine and went through everything I bought for the holidays. Every wine was a home run. Most of my guest are total wine snobs and they all loved the wine so much that they went down to the store to load up on Wine Stop's curated wines. I will be back to get a bunch more for the holidays. Thank you Wine Stop!!! read more

This is a great place to find great, but affordable, European wines! I had the pleasure of hosting a wine tasting here for approximately 25 people for my birthday, and it was quIte a success! Alvaro is very knowledgeable about the wines and gave thorough explanations as he took us through each wine. As my guests arrived he and JJ made sure they immediately had a glass of wine in their hand. This is definitely a wine store you should check out! I'll surely return. read more

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Wine Stop is an unassuming looking shop located on Santa Fe Ave in the Arts District of DTLA, but the minimal exterior hides an amazing surprise. They carry a fabulous selection of curated wines that are difficult, if not impossible to find elsewhere. Of special note is the good selection of shockingly tasty wines priced from $10-$15, but there are interesting and delicious finds in the $20-$40 as well, and a few special bottles at $80-$100. Pretty much everything I've tried has been somewhere between good and amazing. Alvaro the owner is charming, welcoming and very knowledgable about everything he has in his shop. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they have wine tastings with food for $15 well worth checking out. Between the super friendly staff and the amazing wine, you're sure to find something surprising and tasty (and quite affordable). Cheers! Salud! read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! The only place I buy wine! The owner (Alvaro) sources both delicious and affordable wine directly from the best vineyards all over Europe. He even frequents the vineyards himself to ensure his customers are receiving quality wine. But Wine Stop doesn't stop at just selling wine, the storefront also offers several weekly tastings which are not only a great place to learn about and try new wines, but also an incredible opportunity to meet interesting people from all over LA! Watch out because these can sell out so be sure to book in advance! Wine Stop will even host private events and Alvaro will make it super easy to have your next party in his tasting room! I had a gathering of about 30 people in his venue and not only did he secure the space and wine, but also went out of his way to manage food and snacks for my even! Total 5 star service! Best wine store in LA by far! read more

This is the ultimate wine shop for any wine connoisseur or someone looking to get a really impressive gift. The wonder of the shop Alvero hand picks his wine and can tell you everything about them. From Spain to Italy, white to red, he sure knows what he is doing. More than a wine store, this place is like a boutique. You come in and get individual service with a wine expert and let him explain to you the different origins, tastes and flavors. I would recommend coming here for a girls night out, before you go somewhere come in for wine tasting because Alvero is a blast. Maybe one of the most personable people I've ever met, this place is fun but seriously about their wine. Any bottle that you buy from here is good, we trust his taste and has never led us astray. This place is worth driving out to get some wine and have a little fun. Even though the wines are for expensive taste, the bottles won't break the bank. Bottle prices range but things are extremely affordable for the quality and what it is. Through coming here we were able to learn about wine and about variety and have a blast in the meantime. Highly recommend! read more

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I came with my partner and colleague to Wine Stop to try their exotic wines, Thursday night, during their wine and cheese night. I loved every single one that I tried and the cheese was exquisite. Alvaro was an amazing host and very knowledgeable. If you're looking to purchase wine look no further, this is the spot. read more

If I could characterize wine stop in 3 words: Friendly Wine People You walk in and you immediately feel like you're at home--the staff is friendly and always happy to explain any wines to you. Their wines are unique in that they're not your typical cab or syrah AND Alvaro travels the world to personally choose wines from Italy, Spain, etc. They have tastings on Tuesday (they serve tacos) and Thursdays (cheese plate) where you can try 3 wines+food for only $15. Heavy pours, lots of laughs, amazing service. When your tasting is over, go ahead and buy your favorite bottle--they will open it up for you! Pricing: VERY reasonable. Wines range between 10-30 dollars on average--My favorite is the El Nino coming in at only $20!!! This is the place for you if you want to learn more about wines or want to add a little variety to your collection. read more

This place is a true find. Amazing wine and good energy!! Alvaro -along with James -know how to find the best product and get it to even the least knowledgeable palate. No attitudes or intimidating wine-talk, just super passionate friendly advice that is never wrong. Thurs and Friday tastings are a must read more

Best European wines, hands down! Alvaro, the owner, is very professional & friendly. Always my go-to for authentic, hand selected European wines. Thank you Alvaro for bringing my favorite La Rioja wines to LA. read more

Omg this hidden gem has just changed my life!!!! We traveled to Europe and we have been looking for a natural wine place and we finally found one!!!! Bottles are reasonable priced about 15 bucks and wine tasting was amazing for 20 bucks a person with cheese and other snacks, these pours aren't small either these are legit full glasses I'm so glad I found this spot!!!! Will be continuous customers!! read more

All the wine I've tried from here has been amazing. The owner is very attentive and knows his supply. Went wine tasting here with some friends and he gave us a rundown on all the delicious natural wines that he had hand picked. read more

Went in for Thursday Wine Tasting and wow wow wow! Unique selection of wine, generous amounts of cheese and crackers and a gracious host. I ended up picking up a few bottles of wine and shared with family and friends whom all loved the selection I brought home. Positive vibes around! read more

This place is incredible, they ethically and sustainably source their wines. They are also extremely friendly and helpful. They have a great selection, and will answer any questions you have about the wines. Look no further for a local wine store! Support local businesses! read more

Just discovered this fantastic wine shop in my neighborhood. They recommended two excellent (and very reasonably priced) bottles. Loved them both. Super friendly and helpful service. Thank you, and I'll be back next week! read more

My Go to wine shop in LA. I live almost an hour away from Los Angeles, and I come to this shop almost every Thursday to enjoy wine with friends and catch up with Alvaro on his trips and anything that's been new throughout the week. Coming here is like coming to a neighborhood gathering where almost everyone knows each other, and you are spending time with great company even if everyone is a stranger! If there is someone new that comes in we welcome them with open arms, and depending how it goes we'll purchase a bottle and share it with the party. Every wine bottle has been spectacular, they're imported from Europe and they are personally curated by Alvaro. read more

Just stumbled upon WineStop, I am so excited!!! I'm a wine lover and really appreciate that all the wines here are unique to the shop aka sold nowhere else in Los Angeles. The owner Alvaro was there and let us sample wines on the house! I was blown away by the affordable price, and bought a bottle as a birthday present. More importantly, he sources every bottle from a sustainable winery or vineyard. The owner personally travels to each vineyard, picks the grapes and makes sure the farmers are legit! Say what!? This is my new spot to buy great wine. Other Exciting Facts: Group wine tastings. Unique labels. Events. Wine and cheese parties! Good vibes Summary: One of a kind. Sustainable. Local. Affordable. Arts District. Wine tastings and pairings. read more

Do yourself a favor and visit this beautiful lil gem of a wine shop!! Álvaro was so helpful and helped me find the perfect red wines for a steak dinner. I'll be back soon! read more

Alvaro is so sweet, he meets his farmers in person around the world and picks what he likes. He enjoys sharing information and gives generous wine tastings. I love how he supports the small farms, and has great selections for $10. So worth the stop! read more

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