Wine Bar Downtown San Diego

Wine lovers in Southern California are not limited to the creations of Napa Valley winemakers. In fact, residents of downtown San Diego, including those who own Gaslamp real estate downtown, do not have to travel too far to enjoy fine wines. The top wine bars and shops in San Diego stock their cellars with bottles from around the world. Here are 4 wine bars worth visiting in downtown San Diego.

1. Osteria Panevino

As its name suggests, this Fifth Avenue bar and restaurant specializes in Italian wines and gourmet meals. This is one of the best spots for couples who enjoy intimacy in a romantic setting. The Genovese and Sicilian menu items are highly recommended.

2. Café Chloe

This is the closest you will get to a Parisian cafe in San Diego. Located on Ninth Avenue, Café Chloe is a bistro with an excellent list of French wines. You can trust the expert sommelier advice with food pairing recommendations.

3. Vin de Syrah

If you enjoy trendy establishments and wine, this East Village bar is for you. The specialty wines are from the region indicated by its name, although the full wine list is delightfully international. Live music and DJs are featured regularly.

4. Wine Bank

Though this is not exactly a bar, the tasting area of this Gaslamp Quarter establishment has more ambiance than many of the taverns in this trendy district. The Wine Bank is an elegant liquor store that has one of the best wine catalogs in San Diego. There is a strong emphasis on some of the fancier wines from France and Italy, and the regular tasting events are very generous in terms of the amount of wine poured. The Wine Bank also features many liqueur and craft beer imports.