Family-owned and boutique wine and liquor stores took a hard knock with multiple alcohol bans in place over the past years. So, next time you’re looking for an exceptional bottle of wine or a homegrown gin, why not support one of these local wine and liquor stores?
GetWine & Liquors
GetWine & Liquors boasts an interesting range of red and white wines. GetWine is based at 57 Harrington St, Zonnebloem in Cape Town and their team is friendly and highly knowledgeable. Although the Covid pandemic has hit them hard, they are still committed to offering their customers the best service. GetWine also has an internet presence, allowing customers to buy superb South African wines online and have it delivered to their door. GetWine started out selling unlabelled wines, but their focus has shifted to selling both unlabelled and labelled wines from top wine farms at reduced prices. They also provide information on wineries, winemakers and South African wines.
Vino Pronto
Vino Pronto is a boutique wine shop in Orange Street in Gardens, Cape Town. Vino Pronto offers a curated wine selection of over 600 South African wines, including small-volume wines and vegan wines. And if they do not stock it, you can email your requirements to their friendly staff who will source it for you. Customers can pop in for a chat and to browse, and to accommodate customers under the Covid pandemic, they offer an online shop that contains a selection of their favourite and bestselling wines. Some of their services include: bespoke selections – you can share your budget and they’ll tailor a selection specifically for you; cellar stocking – they specialise in stocking wine cellars; wine deliveries – they offer delivery on all their wines and free delivery if your order is above R750 and within the Cape Town area; exports – Vine Pronto also exports all over the world; and wine list consulting and wine cellaring arrangement – Vine Pronto offers private wine cellaring for your wine collection.
Montys Liquor Boutique
Montys Liqour Boutique is small independent retail liquor boutique located in 7th Avenue, Parktown North, where they have been operating since 1981. For a fairly small shop, they offer a decent wine, spirits, cider, and soft drink selection and their staff are experts when it comes to wine. They are also very friendly and helpful so you immediately feel welcomed when entering the boutique. Customers are urged to where a mask when entering the premises, as Covid regulations and protocols are observed.
Marriot Gardens Wine Cellars
Marriot Gardens Wine Cellars is located at Shop no 3, Problem Mkhize Road in Morningside. They offer a selection of wines, spirits, beers, ciders and soft drinks, as well as food. This exceptional place is run by a lovely owner, Herve, who is friendly and thoughtful. Pop in to sample their great wine collection. All Covid regulations/protocols are observed, so be sure to maintain a 1.5 metre distance and wear a mask when visiting.
Buxton’s Wine Store
Buxton’s Wine Store is owned by brothers Lance and Myles. They have been involved in the wine and liquor industry for over 50 years between them and both have diplomas in wine specialisation. Buxton’s Wine Store is located at The Boulevard in Umhlanga. The brothers and their staff continue to strive to have the best wine selection in Durban by offering wine from the country’s top wine estates and wineries. Buxton’s Wine Store and its staff are committed to offering customers and clients a unique experience by offering daily wine tastings in store as well as their popular monthly tastings with wine makers from various wine farms.
Bar Keeper
Bar Keeper is a small liquor store that specialises in a vast selection of gin and other spirits, craft beer and wines. They also host weekend wine tastings. Bar Keeper is located at 103 Strand in the Cape Town City Centre. You can also order online via Uber Eats or directly from Bar Keeper. Prices are quite reasonable and the staff are very friendly and helpful.