First if you are looking for some sort of sprockets snotsdale wine snobby place then just turn around and keep heading up i-10. If you are looking for a more relaxed "Cheers" type setting where you will be warmly greeted, treated like family, and have a great time then come on in and make yourself at home.
We have been going to this place for years both in the newer location and the original one down the street. The owners Tommy and Kathleen have NEVER strayed us wrong when we look for certain bottles of wine.
Yes you will pay more than if you go to Costco or Cost Plus but I can't remember the last time either of those had a knowledgeable sales staff that remembers that I like sweeter white wines or big full bodied reds but not Merlot. (Although I do remember the Costco lady handing me a 2nd free sample of crackers once....)
Yes it can get loud. Yes the owners are warm and friendly. Go a few times and you will become one of the family. They have great wine makers who stop in an do tastings. When was the last time you saw Mark Mondavi (Charles Krug winery - nephew of Robert) at your small wine store?
Their prices range from 7-12 a glass of wine and 20-200 for a bottle. You may find it cool in there (hey it IS a WINE store and with that much inventory you wouldn't want it to go bad in a warm place!) so bring a light sweater of jacket.