The Best Melbourne Bottle Shops for Boutique Wine

Stocks more than 20 vintages of Penfolds Grange, plus 2000 other wines. The best way to find out if a certain type is worth buying is to taste it, but when shopping online, that’s not always an option. Therefore, if you’re struggling to pick from all the choices available at The Melbourne Wine Store, we can also provide recommendations tailored to your budget and personal tastes. In the historical sense of this grape, Pinot Noir has been around since the first century AD. Today, these grapes are still used primarily for making reds, but they’re also planted in California where they produce light-coloured dry whites.
To its South West region lies Geelong, while Mornington  Peninsula is located towards its South East. The Yarra Valley lies to its North East, while moving up North, you will come across other popular wine regions like Heathcote, Macedon Ranges, fine champagne and Gippsland. With so many wine regions around the city, you can easily find all kinds of wines in almost every wine shop. Yet, in terms of a larger assortment and better prices, none of those stores can match the might of an online store.

Carwyn Cellars boasts around 10 fridges full of it, along with hundreds of wines arranged from lighter to bolder, a golden selection of American whiskey and lots of other boozy delights. Carwyn doesn't dabble in big breweries, so its shelves are reserved for top-notch local crafties, hot releases and international gems. Try a tropical sour from Bridge Road Brewers, nab the latest limited-batch creation from Hop Nation, or jet your tastebuds overseas with a big bottle of Westmalle's famed Tripel. And if you're not in a hurry, venture through the shop's rear door to spend some time in one of the north's best-loved craft beer bars.
Press the space  key then arrow keys to make a selection. Checkout our store 100% dedicated to wines from France, Italy, Spain, Germany and more. Andre Clouet Silver NV. A beautiful example of a zero dosage Champagne. With 100% Pinot noir this wine has great structure and richness. Fresh cut strawberries, stone fruits and hints of brioche present on the nose. The old property is serviced with bio-char and layers in a lot of regenerative agriculture that aims to reintroduce lots of native species into the farm.
Hop upstairs and you'll find the adjoining bar celebrating the same approach to sourcing and serving top-notch booze as its sibling. With stores scattered all over the city this sibling-owned purveyor of unique wine, beer and cider has been at it since 2006. Blackhearts & Sparrows' staff spring from winemaking and hospitality backgrounds, and there's never any shame in dropping less than a twenty since their aim is to always be accessible.

While snacks and wines by the glass or bottle are available whenever our doors are open, we also offer an extended dining menu every day. For a sample of our daily extended menu please click here. Peruse our in store providore for that special wedge of cheese and piece of charcuterie to complement your wine, or pick up some of our delicious ready-made meals for that quick and easy dinner fix. You select your budget, frequency & taste - we hand-select the best European wine. A well-priced collection of local and international bottles.
Meanwhile, the onsite bar invites you to sit in and sample selections, either from the rotation of twenty wines by the glass or the beer taps. A bottle shop and bar in the heart of Footscray that offers magnums of pet-nat and more beers than your gramps could squirrel away for winter. Here at Mr West, there are shelves and shelves of beers, totalling more than 500 options, along with a great selection of natural wine and some 200 rare spirits. Basically, if it's crafty, artisanal or obscure, you're likely to locate it on Mr West's roster at some point. Fresh, seasonal picks are dropping all the time, and there are regular guided tastings happening in-store.

All are staffed by keen drinkers ready to share their knowledge, and most let you sample the goods right there. Leave your discomfort at the door and ask lots of questions. Chances are, you'll go home with the right bottle for you.
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Though these stores are now ubiquitous in the inner city, the quality of the wine selection – young, reasonably priced and often natural – hasn't slipped a bit. Most of us have no trouble picking out clothes or food, but we freeze up when faced with a choice between different varietals, vintages, styles, wineries and regions. Lightweight – These varieties have low alcohol levels and tend to be fruity and easy to drink. They may include aromas such as cherries, strawberries, raspberries, plums, peaches, apricots, and other soft fruits. We're now in a bigger space, bigger selection, wine/beer garden out the back and a private room for functions or overspill on busy nights etc. We have a courtyard for the sunny days, we allow BYO meals - excludes cheese boards, bar snacky stuff as we already have you covered there.
Almost a third is whole bunch fermented here, and 20% new oak used. The only spot on this list with a vacuum-sealed Coravin system, for keeping its by-the-glass options fresh. Heaps of orange and biodynamic wines and a "no snobbery" policy.
Sign up to our mailing list for the latest European Wine Store news and offers. It makes sense that this is the best Salo to date I guess. Former sommelier Campbell Burton is behind this smart store, where 200 bottles of organic, sulphur-free wine rest in temperature controlled cabinets. Full-Body – Bottles labelled as “full-body” usually contain high amounts of tannin and will age well over time. You might  find them on your list if you want something robust and complex.