Problems are brewing here before we even get in the door; because we can't find a park. Located on the busy junction between Sydney Road and Condamine Street, Vintage Cellars Seaforth has a carpark - but I've gone and overshot the mark, and it's a difficult task to get back.
Once the car is safely in the carpark and I am safely in the bottle shop, the fun begins. As the name would suggest, Vintage Cellars' main preoccupation is vino. Vino, vino, vino - you name it, you can find it there. Given the almost boutique nature of the chain, it's a little more exxy than usual. But the vast selection of vins rouge and blanc means that if you're into the exotic then it's well worth it.
Vintage Cellars is not limited to wine, however; the standard range of Australian and International beers are well represented, while the store has all the usual suspects in the spirit and RTD world.
Vintage Cellards also gets points for service - the guy behind the counter helps me get my case of Pure Blonde to the car, shuts my boot and wishes me a good day. I am also happy to learn that unlike some bottle shops I could mention, I don't get ID'd - as hilarious as my boyfriend finds it, I do not enjoy being mistaken for a 17 year old at age 23. read more