The best bottle shops for natural wine

First-growth bordeaux and other French wines are also well represented. All but the most expensive wines and spirits are tasted and scored in-house, with the score posted online. If you’re after something more special, check out these passionate independents.
Some of their other wines include the Domaine Chandon sparkling rose and the Domaine Chandon methode traditionnelle. Don’s offers a frequently changing selection of natural wines, focusing more on pet nats and chilled reds rather than an overwhelming cellar list. The downstairs bottle shop came along later, but owners Josh Hodges and Caleb wine shops Melbourne Baker have proven it was no afterthought. There are two in-house brands – Good Juice and Good Spirits – producing minimal-intervention wines (with beautiful artist-designed labels) and 1.5L “bagnums” of Espresso Martini and Negroni respectively. The entire catalogue runs to about 300 Australian beers and 300 exclusively natural wines.

For those going by the glass, there are six whites and six reds on offer, as well as a small selection of sparkling, rosé, sherry and fortified. Impressive wine selection and culinary excellence, wrapped inside  a stylish interior. Marion’s extensive wine list, featuring a diverse array of local and international labels, caters to all palates, from novices to aficionados. This dedication to quality extends to its food menu, which includes thoughtfully crafted dishes that pair perfectly with the wines on offer. And with a warm and relaxing atmosphere, this is an ideal spot for casual get-togethers and special celebrations. Conveniently located near the famous South Melbourne market, Le Pont – South Melbourne has a broad and eclectic range of wines, artisanal spirits and craft beers from around the world.
With everything from Aussie Prosecco to have with your  oysters, or a Classic Shiraz... Please note specialty shopping opens at 9am every Market day. Hampton has a bustling food scene these days with The French Providore next door, Bang Bang, Feast Wine Bar and even Hampton Gate Cellars. There's a lot going on inside, when in doubt just ask for help, the staff are very kind and across all their bottles. For goodness sakes, eat here as well as drink, look at those restaurant creds.

Readings opened its original doors as a tiny stand-alone shop in 1969 and it has been a gathering point for the Australian literary scene ever since. Expand your collection on the dime by checking out Melbourne's bestsecond-hand bookshops. Luckily in Melbourne, bibliophiles are spoiled for choice with shops of all shapes and sizes.
It also has an in-store restaurant, Belotta, so you’re not even obliged to go home to crack one open and  start drinking. The store serves as  something of a community hub for wine nerds. Along with regular short-courses and tastings, you can complete your WSET diploma in-store, and you’ll see plenty of star somms as they’re shopping.
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Alongside smorrebrod with seasonal toppings, find porridge with roasted fruit and a buckwheat crepe with almond tarator. After cracking Melbourne’s brunch code, runaway success Moon Mart has left its original button-cute North Melbourne digs for an equally petite address across town. The funky kimchi jaffles with fermented garlic honey also made the move, as did the beloved bulgogi sausage and egg muffin. While you’re there, stock up on house gochujang and XO sauce. Moon Mart’s tonkatsu rice set, with condiments from the Moon Mart range,  has made the move from West to South Melbourne.

Six pack storage in these distinctive boxes makes it easier to quickly locate your more frequently selected wines and to recognise when it is time to order more. EziRak™ DIY wine racking system has self-contained 4 bottle modules that can  be stacked and racked much like bricks. It is the easiest racking to assemble, configure & add to.