A hidden gem located below O Hotel’s Bar + Kitchen restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles, wine lovers push back a heavy rustic door under a muted sign and discover D’Vine Lounge Bar. Previously known as D’Vine Wine Cellar, new owner Gerald Ferrante renovated the existing space to have an old-world charm with new wines where time is measured by the glass. The below-ground location is key to storing wine properly in a cool, controlled-climate, and creates the ideal setting for pouring, swirling, and toasting. Served by the glass or bottle, whites, reds, rosés, champagnes, sparkling wines, and on-tap labels, from 10 different countries with over 50 varietals, satisfy all varieties of aficionado.
The wine selection at D’Vine features dynamic wines ranging from affordable to expensive from known labels to small wineries. Ferrante and his team choose wines to meet every palette and taste from fruity to earthly, from dry to oak with body that is light, medium or full. Each month, D’Vine introduces new wines to their collection so guests can try and discover something they have never had before. D’Vine guests can purchase by the glass, by the bottle and by “wine flights” – a three-wine sample customized per guest’s request or with consultative help by D’Vine’s expert wine stewards.
D’Vine offers small plates designed to complement wine including rillettes, tartines, charcuterie (cold cuts), assorted cheeses, vegetables (pickled or marinated), house-made pates, and desserts. All food is prepared “made-to-order” from fresh and local sources. The food menu features staple items with new and seasonal options provided every few months so patrons can try something new with wine. Ranging from Zatar marinated Greek Olives to Tataki, Mediterraneenne to Kale Caesar Salad, and selections from Charcuterie and Artisanal Cheeses. Guests can also pair their wine with homemade chocolate truffles and daily sweet creations. In addition to wines, D’Vine serves guests with classic cocktails and specialties including Mojito, Manhattan, Cosmopolitan, Old Fashioned, Dry Martini, and Bloody Mary.
