Independent Wine Shops, Tasting Rooms & Wine Lounges
Palm Springs may be best known for poolside cocktails and colorful frozen drinks, but wine lovers have plenty to discover in the desert, too. From intimate wine lounges and dedicated tasting rooms to independent bottle shops filled with hard-to-find selections, Palm Springs offers plenty of ways to slow down and savor a glass.
You don't have to be a wine expert to enjoy the local wine scene. Stop in for a flight, ask for a recommendation, discover a natural wine you've never tried, or pick up a bottle to enjoy back at your hotel or vacation rental.
Here are some of the best places to explore wine in Palm Springs.
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Wine Tasting Rooms & Wine Lounges
If you're looking for an experience built around wine, start here. These are the places to linger over a tasting, explore a curated wine list, or let someone with serious wine knowledge guide you toward your next favorite bottle.
Canopy Wine Lounge
Located in the heart of downtown, Canopy Wine Lounge combines an extensive, thoughtfully curated wine list with a stylish, welcoming atmosphere. The wine program highlights producers from renowned regions as well as lesser-known discoveries, while the kitchen offers food designed specifically to complement the wines.
Wine is available by the glass and bottle, and Canopy also offers wine flights and a wine club for those who want to continue exploring beyond their visit.
It's a particularly good choice for a date night, a relaxed evening with friends, or anyone who wants wine to be the main event rather than an afterthought.
Hall Napa Valley Palm Springs
Wine lovers can experience the wines of Napa Valley without leaving Palm Springs at Hall Napa Valley Palm Springs, located inside the Thompson Palm Springs Hotel.
The tasting experience showcases wines from HALL, WALT, and BACA, offering an opportunity to explore distinctive California wines in an elegant Palm Springs setting.
Good for: California wine lovers • Napa Valley wines • Special occasions
V Wine Lounge & Martini Bar
At V Wine Lounge, variety is the name of the game. The intimate wine bar offers an extensive selection of wines by the glass, along with flights that let you sample several different styles.
The midcentury-inspired setting makes it a natural fit for Palm Springs, while the international selection gives wine lovers plenty to explore. Check ahead for special events and tastings.
Vinophile Café
Vinophile Café brings together wine, food, coffee, and conversation in an inviting, art-filled setting. Created by certified sommelier Jennifer Carter, the café has a particular affinity for natural wines while also offering artisanal coffee and fresh food.
Keep an eye out for special events and wine-focused programming.
Good for: Natural wine • Casual afternoons • Wine and food
Wine Shops Worth Exploring
Sometimes the best wine experience begins with a bottle you haven't tried before. Palm Springs' independent wine shops offer a chance to browse, ask questions, and discover something to take home.
Hyphen Natural Wines
For curious wine drinkers, Hyphen Natural Wines is a must-stop. The shop specializes in natural and low-intervention wines from small producers around the world.
Not sure what to choose? Ask the staff. Part of the fun is discovering something outside your usual rotation and learning about the people and places behind the bottle.
Hyphen also hosts tastings and special events, giving visitors an opportunity to explore the natural wine movement in a more social setting.
Good for: Natural wine • Small producers • Wine discovery
On The Mark
On The Mark is a European-style gourmet market and deli in downtown Palm Springs where wine is just part of the experience. Browse the selection of bottles, then pair your choice with artisan cheeses, charcuterie, sandwiches, and other specialty foods.
It's also a great place to assemble everything you need for a picnic or an evening of wine and snacks back at your hotel.
Good for: Wine and food pairings • Picnics • Gourmet provisions
Palm Springs Bottle Shop
Palm Springs Bottle Shop is both a retail destination and a place to enjoy wine. Its North Indian Canyon location at the Mojave Flea Trading Post includes a tasting room where visitors can enjoy a glass, flight, or bottle from the tasting menu, or choose a bottle from the shop.
The selection extends beyond wine to beer, sake, snacks, and other specialty items, making it an especially handy stop if you're stocking a vacation rental or planning a casual gathering.
The shop also has a second location inside Market Market on South Palm Canyon Drive.
Good for: Wine to take home • Tastings • Vacation rental provisions
Perry's Fine Wines & Liquors
Perry’s Fine Wines & Liquors brings its long-standing reputation for carefully selected wines, spirits, and beer to Palm Springs. The shop is a useful stop for visitors looking for something special to enjoy during their stay or take home.
Check ahead for scheduled in-store tastings and events.
Good for: Premium wines • Gifts • Take-home bottles
Wine, Food & Something a Little Different
Counter Reformation
Hidden behind the lobby of the Parker Palm Springs, Counter Reformation is an intimate wine bar with an old-world atmosphere that feels worlds away from the desert outside.
The wine list focuses on carefully selected international bottles, while the food menu offers small plates and shareable bites designed to accompany the wine.
This is one of those Palm Springs spots where the setting is part of the experience. Settle into the moody surroundings, order a glass, and linger.
Good for: Date night • International wines • Small plates • Old-world atmosphere
Fame Cigar & Wine Lounge
For something decidedly different, Fame Wine & Cigar Lounge combines wine with its cigar lounge experience in downtown Palm Springs. The selection includes wines by the glass as well as bottles, making it an option for visitors who enjoy a more traditional lounge atmosphere.
Because cigars are part of the experience, this isn't the same type of wine destination as a dedicated tasting room—but for the right crowd, that's precisely the appeal.
Good for: Wine and cigars • Lounge atmosphere • People-watching
Make a Wine Night of It
One of the best things about Palm Springs' wine scene is that you don't have to plan an elaborate tasting itinerary. Start with a tasting or glass at one of the city's wine-focused destinations, then continue the evening over dinner at one of Palm Springs' restaurants with an interesting wine list.
Or pick up a bottle and some cheese, charcuterie, and other provisions and enjoy your own wine hour back at your hotel, around the pool, or on the patio of your vacation rental.
Palm Springs makes it easy to turn a bottle of wine into an afternoon—or an entire evening.
A Few Tips for Wine Lovers
Ask questions. You don't need to know a lot about wine before walking into a tasting room or wine shop. Staff at independent wine businesses are often happy to make recommendations based on what you already enjoy.
Explore beyond the familiar. Palm Springs' independent shops and lounges are a good place to discover natural wines, small producers, unusual varietals, and bottles from lesser-known regions.
Check before you go. Tasting schedules, special events, and hours can change, particularly during the summer. Check directly with the business before making a special trip.
Plan a safe ride. If you're visiting several tasting rooms or enjoying multiple glasses, use a rideshare, taxi, or designated driver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go wine tasting in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs has several wine-focused destinations, including Canopy Wine Lounge, V Wine Lounge, Hall Napa Valley Palm Springs, Vinophile Café, and Palm Springs Bottle Shop's tasting room.
Where can I buy interesting wine in Palm Springs?
Independent shops including Hyphen Natural Wines, Palm Springs Bottle Shop, On The Mark, and Perry's Fine Wines & Liquors offer a variety of wines to enjoy during your stay or take home.
Does Palm Springs have natural wine?
Yes. Hyphen Natural Wines specializes in natural and low-intervention wines, while other local wine bars and shops also feature bottles from smaller and independent producers.
Can I enjoy wine with food in Palm Springs?
Absolutely. Wine is a natural companion to Palm Springs' dining scene. Canopy Wine Lounge, Counter Reformation, Vinophile Café, and On The Mark all offer opportunities to pair wine with food or small bites.
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