Best natural wine store I've ever been to. Expert advice and service. I love that there are so many Australians making wines this delicious. The lowest price for a bottle is around the $25 - $30 mark but they are mostly independent wine makers and it's worth spending the money to support local wine makers.
We had a lovely time here. We tasted a different wine each, and it felt relaxed and easy even though we were pressed for time (it was an impromptu stop on the way to a dinner). We'll definitely be coming back - the wine was stunning
The creep of cool continues further north, with Cult of the Vine serving up a delicious and interesting array of wines and a smattering of craft beer. Hidden at the end of Florence Street near the train station exit (genius maneuver to capture all those suited souls on their way home) you can pop in and take a bottle home, or crack it open right there and then to enjoy with proper glassware, ambient tunes and a plate of something to nibble on. The food options are limited, but they're really all I need when I want something simple and tasty to match with a good bottle. Charcuterie, cured fish, cheese and oddly enough whole boiled eggs which you can crack and peel while sipping on some vino. Apparently a boiled egg goes with any kind of wine but they'd run out when I visited so I couldn't put this to the test. Instead we ate truffled infused Spanish sausage, smoked almonds and loads of cheese along with some very good crackers. Service was relaxed and generous from owner Brad Lucas, who was happy to nerd out a little with us and offered samples of new and different drops. We left warm, full and contented... with two bottles of vino tucked under my arm.