When we first bought the Moon Cabin in 2016, we said to ourselves, “This place needs a wine shop”. Although we weren’t the intrepid entrepreneurs that would take the plunge to do just that - eventually some did and we’re so glad that they did.

1. Wine & Rock Shop
   59006 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
   Wine AND Rocks?! Ashley’s favorites under the same roof? Mind blown. This wine shop and gift boutique obviously has it all and is our go to. The staff are incredible and they always have a delicious rotating supply of great wines that perfectly match our pallet. They have a subscription service and great stacks. If the alien is out front they are open!

2. Joshua Tree Bottle Shop
   61707 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
   This small, but intentionally curated shop right in downtown JT has a great selection of budget to fine wines. The sommelier is candid and patient and will make sure you leave with exactly what you’re looking for.

3. Desierto Alto
   55827 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
   Desierto Alto (or High Desert) is a brilliant shop in Yucca Valley in the shopping corridor around Pioneertown Road calls itself a bodega, but it’s far from it. Yes, it has beer, wine, liquor, cigarettes and a selection of snacks, but you won’t be finding any long expired goods, though I wouldn’t put a resident cat past them. This place sets itself apart not only from the extensive mezcal collection (I know this is a post about wine), but they DELIVER. Booze and snacks straight to your door.

4. Sam’s Market
   61380 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
   I’ve always touted Sam’s as having a great beer selection, but when you’re in the market for a day sipper, you’ll find one here. They’re generally the varieties you can find in a grocery store - as that’s what Sam’s really is - but with the long hours and proximity to town it will always be a staple.

5. Von’s
   57590 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
   We obviously want you to shop local and support the aforementioned curated boutiques and a giant supermarket chain doesn’t fit that bill. But tried and true Von’s makes the cut for sheer convenience and delivery, not to mention it has been a stable resource for the community for years and will continue to. You can buy a weekends worth of sundries and firewood and sunscreen - and a decent bottle all in one go without going to Walmart. They also easily deliver via instacart.