Bottle Shop
The Little Joy Wine Shop is a boutique fine wine retailer with bottle selections from around the world. We have a array of wines in different styles for any occasion - formal or casual. Sparkling or still. Natural or classic. Old world. New world.
Need something for a sunny poolside day? Going to a friend’s house for dinner?
Why bring the same old thing?
Come browse our curated shelves and find the perfect wine for the perfect time.
Our staff will guide you through our favorite selections and offer a personal shopping experience.
Check out our monthly wine club subscription
Wine Shop Hours:
Fridays 4-7pm
Saturdays 12-5pm
Sundays 12-5pm
The shop is located just behind our coffee bar on coast hwy in Del Mar. From our patio, pass through the breezeway towards the ocean. The shop is located in the back unit of our historic building.
Purchase Bottles from the Coffee Bar
Patrons may also puchase any wines to go through the coffee bar during the week. The coffee bar has several bottles for sale up front, or we can grab you anything you may need from the back shop.
Just ask the barista.
Tasting Flights
Each week, we offer patrons who come in to shop a 3 wine tasting flight experience. This informal, guided tasting allows us to introduce new wines and new finds to our guests. Come sip and sample as you browse the shelf and chat with the locals.
Taste before you buy. Know what you’re bringing to the party.
Educational Workshops
The last Sunday of each month, we host a more formal tasting workshop to help patrons develop their palettes and dig deeper into the world of wine making. Taste like a pro!
Sip, analyze, and better understand the nuances to different styles, grapes, and regions that produce some of the greatest wines on the planet.
Private Parties
Are available to our guests for up to 8-10 people. Book a private event for your friend’s next birthday or special occasion. Patrons work with staff to pick a theme that matches their preferences (i.e.. French wines, new world wines, side by side of Pinots, etc.). Try old favorites or discover new tastes. Pricing varies on the wines selected.
We also partner with local cheese merchants to include (optional) cheese plates for guests.
Average price per person is between ($35-$50).
Wines for Your Event & Weddings
We also provide sales and consultations for your next big bash, party, or backyard wedding! Come in for a private tasting before selecting wines by the case for your next event. We can help with wines that match your party cuisine, how much to buy per guest, and how to create a selection of wines that keep all of your guests delighted. All within your budget. Come taste and learn before you serve.
Consulting for your Collection
Got a new wine fridge or an old one that’s full of the same old wines? We can help you round out your collection. Private consultation is available to serious inquiries. We can help you stock up for any and all occasions. From pasta night to poolside. From elegant gifts to special occasion top shelf selections. Be proud of your wine collection and offer your guests (and yourself) something new. Something outside of the box.