While Drnks is an online entity, no natural wine boutique list would be complete without a mention of the much loved digital store. The self-proclaimed ‘purveyors of fine grape juice’ is a Sydney-based enterprise that is centred around biodynamic, sustainable, organic drops. Delivering nation-wide (and same day where possible) the online store hosts a curated selection of drinks that range from orange and red through beer and rather unique spirits. drnks.com

Eastern Suburbs addition Native Drops may be new to the neighbourhood but it is fast becoming everyone’s favourite bottle-o for those in Bondi Beach. The artisan cellar provides to the thirsty East a selection of hand crafted and small batch wine, beer and spirits from Australian creators. But it’s not just a bottle shop – the sleek space also plays home to tastings, events, and talks on a weekly basis for those eager to expand their knowledge on the natural drop. 19-23 O’Brien Street, Bondi Beach nativedrops.com.au

Nestled into Newtown’s main drag, P&V is the brainchild of a group of hospitality (and wine) pros. Wine critic Mike Bennie has joined forces with Mary’s original Lou Dowling, as well as Mary’s and The Unicorn Hotel co-founders Jake Smyth and Kenny Graham on the specialty venture. It’s everything you would expect from a bunch of natural wine devotees – it’s a haven of natural wine, small batch beer and spirits, as well as pre-batched cocktails available by the jug (negronis included) and tv-style dinners. 64 Enmore Road, Newtown pnvmerchants.com

There’s no better way to describe East End Cellars than as a wine superstore. The dedicated drop space was created by wine fanatic Michael Andrewartha in 1998 and continues to amass a seriously impressive array of different wines – sourced from vines near and far, from the traditional to the rather experimental. 25 Vardon Avenue, Adelaide eastendcellars.com.au

In 2006 siblings Paul and Jessica Ghaie launched the Blackhearts & Sparrows chain. Now numbering at seven boutiques, the business has a reputation for stocking a wide range of hand-selected beverages with a self-proclaimed focus on “the unique, the weird and the wonderful, and the downright delicious.” 379 Sydney Road, Brunswick blackheartsandsparrows.com.au