Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered.

From sustainable wine packaging to pickup logistics—we’ve got you.

 

🍷 About Sustainable Wine & Packaging

- What makes wine packaging “sustainable”?

It’s all about lower impact and less waste. We prioritize:

  • Lightweight bottles (under 500g)

  • Cans, pouches, and boxed wine

These formats use fewer resources, reduce carbon emissions, and often keep wine fresher, longer.

 

- Is the wine actually good in cans or boxes?

Hell yes.

Quality isn’t about the container. We work with winemakers who care about what’s inside—so you get fresh, clean, crushable wine no matter the format.

Bonus: boxed wine stays fresh up to 6 weeks.

 

- How do alternative formats reduce environmental impact?

Let the numbers speak:

  • Boxed wine = ~85% less packaging waste

  • Cans = ~40% fewer transport emissions

  • Lightweight bottles = less energy to make + ship

  • No foil, no frills—just smart, conscious packaging

 

- What is “low-intervention” winemaking?

It means minimal interference, maximum grape expression.

Think native yeast, little-to-no sulfites, and no unnecessary filtering. It’s clean, honest wine that lets the vineyard shine.

 

🍇 About Our Wines

 

- How do you pick your wines?

We look for three things:

  1. Sustainability – in farming + packaging

  2. Diversity – from BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women-led, and small producers

  3. Deliciousness – always

- Do you carry local wines?

Yes! We feature wines from San Diego County and Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe—less travel, more terroir.

 

- What’s the Good Good Wine Club?

It’s our quarterly wine drop:

  • Curated low intervention wine in alternative packaging

  • Diverse winemakers

  • Tasting notes, pairings, and stories

No fluff. Just really good wine that does good.

 

📦 Pickup & Delivery

 

- Where do you deliver?

We offer free delivery throughout San Diego County—usually within 1–2 business days.

 

- Do you ship outside of San Diego?

Not yet. We’re focused on keeping it local and keeping our footprint low.

 

- Where can I pick up my wine?

Choose free pickup at checkout. No minimum required.

  • Small Batch – La Mesa

    8332 La Mesa Blvd | Tues–Sat, 11am–6pm

  • Home Ec – Kensington

    4153 Adams Ave | Tues–Sat, 11am–5pm

We’ll email when it’s ready—typically by the next business day.

 

- What if I don’t like the wine?

We’ve got your back. If you’re not into it, email us at info@esquinashopsd.com and we’ll make it right.

 

🌍 Environmental Impact

 

- How does Esquina support sustainability?

Beyond what’s in the bottle, we:

  • Use eco-friendly shipping materials

  • Skip excess packaging (no foil, no junk)

  • Support local nonprofits through our Tote Bags for a Good Cause program

 

Still have questions?

Email us anytime at info@esquinashopsd.com. We’re real people. We’ll respond.