The BEST Bottle Shops in Illawarra VIC

Avoca IGA X-Press, nestled in the scenic suburb of Avoca, offers an unrivalled shopping experience for those in search of quality. As a combination of bottle shop, supermarket, and grocery store, this establishment caters to various needs. With an array of goods, from refreshing beverages to essential pantry items, customers can effortlessly procure their desired products. Emphasising customer satisfaction and convenience, Avoca IGA X-Press stands as a beacon of excellence, committed to delivering an extraordinary shopping encounter.

Welcome to Bottlemart Express at Victoria Hotel in Avoca. As a premier bottle shop, we offer an extensive selection of beverages to satisfy your taste buds. Our range includes a delightful array of wines, spirits, beers, and ciders to cater to every palate. Our expert team is committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring your shopping experience is second to none. So why wait? Visit us today and embark on a liquid adventure like no other. Cheers!

Michael Unwin is deeply passionate about the process of growing grapes and turning them into wine. His passion for winemaking spans 35 years. As a young New Zealander, he studied horticulture and then travelled to Europe, where he started working for a champagne maker. In the decade that followed, his learned the art of winemaking, travelling to all areas of Europe working with some of the highest regarded experts in the field. In 2000, Michael and his wife Cat (a fellow Kiwi), established Michael Unwin Wines in Ararat. From 2004 onwards, their purpose-built winery in Beaufort became an iconic and recognisable landmark for anyone travelling along the Western Highway. At that location, their cellar door enjoyed a constant flow of customers; some coming on a designated day trip, others scheduling in a wine and tapas treat on the weekend, and some stocking-up of their favourite drop on the commute between Ballarat and Ararat or Horsham. In early 2020, Michael and Cat closed the Beaufort site and reopened the vineyard, winery and cellar door on Remembrance Drive, Windermere – ten minutes west of Ballarat. The site has allowed Michael to realise his dream of being an entirely independent winemaker, where everything from grape growing, vinifying, bottling, packaging, warehousing, distribution and public tastings and sales is done at the one location.