Wine Lover's Guide
By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor
Get the lowdown on San Diego's world-class wine scene.
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WineSellar & Brasserie
9550 Waples St Ste 115, San Diego, CA
Part wine shop and storage facility, part fine dining restaurant, one of the city's most lauded wine destinations lays tucked away in Mira Mesa. -
Vivace at The Four Seasons
7100 Four Seasons, Carlsbad, CA
Unique Northern-Italian fare served in festive-yet-elegant style at the chi-chi Four Seasons Resort in Aviara. -
Whisknladle
1044 Wall St, San Diego, CA
The hip wine list with many selections by the glass is affordable and approachable. -
Thee Bungalow
4996 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA
One of San Diego's culinary institutions endures with famous roast duck, award-winning wine list and classic fine dining ambiance. -
The 3rd Corner
2265 Bacon St, San Diego, CA
Ocean Beach wine shop also houses a comfortable, casual-chic restaurant and wine bar backed by bigtime San Diego foodies. -
Marine Room Restaurant
2000 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla, CA
If money is no object, this La Jolla waterfront jewel is the ultimate elegant indulgence in both cuisine and decor. -
Laurel
505 Laurel St, San Diego, CA
Hillcrest design restaurant supersedes its scenery with an eclectic mix of artfully presented Mediterranean food. -
Addison at the Grand Del Mar
5200 Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA
A quiet, exquisitely-appointed dining room tucked away in the Grand Del Mar resort hides a rock star chef and French Laundry-trained sommelier.
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ENO
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Exclusive wine bar in the Hotel Del Coronado specializes tastings and wine flights paired with cheese and gourmet chocolate. -
Wine Encounter
690 University Ave, San Diego, CA
An extensive collection of domestic and imported wines and beers best served alongside European antipasti delicacies. -
Wine Lover
3968 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA
Intimate hillcrest wine bar serves intelligent international list, with light nibbles on the side. -
Kensington Vine
4187 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA
Neighborhood wine bar serves over 50 wines by the glass in a comfortable, candle-lit lounge with a handful of cheeses and rustic pizzas for nibbling. -
Gaffney's Wine Bar
897 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste F102, Encinitas, CA
A chance to experience reasonably-priced, worldly wine offerings and delectable hors d'oeuvres in an unpretentious, cozy wine bar atmosphere. -
San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
200 Harbor Dr Ste 120, San Diego, CA
It's more than just sipping and shopping for wine. Sign up for cooking classes, wine excursions and happy hours, too.
