Step underground into San Diego's most theatrical wine experience. Vin de Syrah Spirit & Wine Parlor in the Gaslamp Quarter is a subterranean botanical wonderland designed by celebrated local designer Michael Soriano — featuring 50-year-old wine vines winding through the ceiling, a 12-foot natural wood candlelit tasting table, and semi-private plush sitting rooms that feel transported from a turn-of-the-century Parisian brasserie. Inspired by New York's Meatpacking District and old-world European wine culture, Vin de Syrah opened in 2009 and has become one of downtown San Diego's most distinctive and beloved wine destinations. The 100+ bottle global wine list is paired with hand-crafted canapés, artisan cheeses, and desserts — and the ambiance shifts from candlelit jazz evenings to burlesque cabaret on weekends. Whether you're a seasoned wine collector or pouring your first Bordeaux, the resident sommelier makes every tasting feel personal, memorable, and delightfully theatrical.