Caves Wine Shop is a cozy, inviting, and fun wine bar and bottle shop located in Leucadia, Encinitas. It is a beautiful addition to the community and one of the best spots in the area, perfect for starting the night. The space is run by a knowledgeable, hospitable, and charismatic small staff of locals. The ownership is incredibly knowledgeable and overflowing with charisma, taking time to help customers discover wines they will love. The wine selection is wonderful, thoughtfully curated, and changes regularly. The wine-by-the-glass menu is frequently updated, offering a fresh and taster-friendly experience with each visit. It is an amazing place to enjoy a relaxing glass of wine or to shop for the perfect bottle to take home, with bottles sold at retail prices. The owner is also highly recommended for hosting successful and energetic wine tasting events for parties. This place is a must-visit and highly recommended.
Super cute little local wine bar / shop. Amazing selection of wines, and really fun pop ups every week!! Fatty fresh dumplings on Saturday is definitely a favorite I’ll be returning for!
February 2026
Super intimate wine bar with great one on one service. I’d recommend going on a weeknight as it gets tight inside. But great people, great vibes and even better wine options with a variant price range!
December 2025
Awesome staff, cozy spot, high quality, interesting wines. They have really good Australian wine that very few shops and restaurants have in the US. Until I went to Australia I turned my nose up at Aussie wine as most US imports are awful. Fun games to play. Turns out there’s some culture in North County! We need more... read full comment
