Vinous exists because the best expressions of wine don’t need to be imported from overseas — they’re already here in Australia, shaped by ancient soils, diverse climates, and the growers who quietly dedicate their lives to the land. Rather than competing in a global noise of branding and scale, Vinous focuses on elevating Australian wine as something world-class in its own right, championing small, sustainable producers who make wines with honesty and character. With over 30 years in the industry, Certified Sommelier Greg Richardson curates a tightly selected portfolio of Australian wineries that prioritise minimal intervention, natural ferments, and true regional expression. The result is a focused range of wines that reflect place over marketing, built on relationships with producers who respect their land and craft.
Classical Wines brings the world’s most respected wine regions into Australia with precision, consistency, and trust — ensuring restaurants and retailers have access to wines that carry true heritage and structure. Instead of chasing volume or trends, the business focuses on curating a disciplined portfolio from France, Italy, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia, selecting producers who represent the best of their regions with authenticity and craftsmanship. Founded in 1993 by Michael Cooper in Sydney, Classical Wines has spent decades building long-term relationships with international growers and family estates, creating a reliable bridge between global wine culture and Australia’s hospitality industry. Every wine is chosen to support venues that value quality, provenance, and consistency across their wine programs.
Il Mercante connects Australia’s hospitality industry with the diversity and authenticity of boutique wine producers across Italy, France, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia — giving venues access to wines defined by origin, family tradition, and real craftsmanship. Founded in 2013 by Antonio Brunetti, the business is rooted in a deep appreciation for Italian wine culture and has grown into a respected importer supplying restaurants, cafés, and independent retailers nationwide. The focus is on small producers who prioritise regional expression over commercial scale, with each wine selected for its story as much as its quality. Operating from Sydney, Il Mercante combines curated sourcing with dependable distribution, ensuring venues receive both exceptional wines and reliable service.
Tablao is built around food, family, and shared tables. The belief is simple: wine should be expressive, social, and inseparable from hospitality, not reserved for formality or prestige. Through direct relationships with Spanish producers across regions like Rioja, Rías Baixas, and beyond, Tablao curates a focused portfolio of authentic wines that reflect the diversity and character of Spain, selecting bottles that are deeply rooted in place and designed for food pairing. Based in Sydney, the business operates with a hospitality-first mindset, supplying restaurants, tapas bars, and retailers with reliable access to Spanish wines that bring warmth, energy, and cultural identity to the table — making the experience of Spanish drinking culture accessible across Australia.
Fox Wine Company was founded on the idea that Europe’s most interesting wines are defined by place first — not branding, trends, or scale — and that Australia deserves access to wines that feel honest, expressive, and rooted in their origin. The focus is on selecting wines that are naturally suited to the table: vibrant, food-friendly, and reflective of the landscapes they come from, whether that’s the hills of Tuscany, the valleys of Austria, or the coastal regions of Spain and Portugal. Through close relationships with a diverse network of producers across Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, and beyond, the company brings together a broad but carefully considered range of wines, representing both classic appellations and lesser-known regional gems. Based in Australia, Fox Wine Company manages the import and distribution process with care and consistency, ensuring temperature-controlled handling and reliable supply to hospitality and retail partners who value character, diversity, and authenticity in their wine programs.
WOCA is driven by the belief that South America is one of the most underrepresented yet expressive wine regions in the world, producing wines with incredible diversity, altitude, climate variation, and cultural depth that deserve far greater presence in Australia. Rather than treating wine as a commodity, WOCA focuses on sharing the identity of Chile and Argentina through producers who reflect true regional character — from coastal valleys and cool climates in Chile to high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza and beyond. Founded in 2003, the company has grown from a focused Chilean importer into one of Australia’s key specialists in South American wine, building long-term relationships with acclaimed wineries and family estates that prioritise quality, heritage, and innovation. Operating from Australia, WOCA curates and distributes a structured portfolio of wines, beers, and spirits across Chile and Argentina, supplying restaurants, retailers, and distributors with a reliable gateway into South American drinking culture, backed by consistency, depth of range, and strong supply relationships.