wine tasting

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s important to find just the right activity for your loved one. If you love wine, there are few things more enticing than a quality wine tasting. This is a wonderful way to share each other’s company while indulging in a cherished pastime. If this sounds like the perfect outing to you, we’ve found the most romantic wine tasting in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Cathedral City. Any one of these venues is guaranteed to give you an experience to remember.

3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro – CLOSED

Whether you are sitting down for a meal or just stopping by, 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro is a wonderful location to indulge your oenological delights. It combines a retail wine shop with a California bistro for the best of both experiences. They have over 800 wines and champagnes, and tasting hours are between 1 pm and 3 pm. The rich Italian decor includes black leather seating, marble counters, and Grecian columns.

Web: http://www.the3rdcornerpalmdesert.com

12th Floor Cocktail Lounge and Wine Bar

Located in the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino, the 12th Floor Cocktail Lounge and Wine Bar is a plush, luxurious space with a grand panoramic view of the valley with the mountains in the distance. They have a knowledgeable staff with an extensive wine list, so even if you have no interest in gambling, it is definitely worth the trip for any wine connoisseur. Request a table by the window to get the best ambiance for your date.

Web: http://www.fantasyspringsresort.com/prod/dining/dining.php#12th_floor

Desert Wines and Spirits – CLOSED

Humbly tucked into Go Deli Market on South Palm Canyon, Desert Wines and Spirits might not appear impressive on the outside, but you’ll change your mind the moment you walk through the door. With a design reminiscent of a French market, you’ll immediately forget where you are as you become absorbed in the experience of wine. If you are a bit of a novice, don’t worry. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable.

Web: http://www.desertwinesandspirits.com/

La Rue Wine Bar – CLOSED

The La Rue Wine Bar is in old town La Quinta. This is a beautiful location with a cozy, rustic Italian aesthetic perfect for a romantic evening for two. If you enjoy acoustic guitar, The La Rue Wine Bar has live performances of pop and rock almost every weekend evening.

Web: La Rue Wine Bar

Whether or not you have a romantic wine tasting adventure in Palm Springs, we wish you and yours a wonderful Valentine’s Day.