Part of the Porteno family, Wyno is a magnet for people who take their wines seriously. And, offering an excuse to linger longer and sample more drops, Wyno serves up lunch and dinner dishes too.

Specialising in sour, fermented beverages, this ambient bar inside Darlinghurst’s The Taphouse boasts a unique collection of exciting, wild-fermented and new-age wines from Australia and beyond.

Introducing little known and noteworthy wines from around the world, Surry Hills’ The Winery is a spacious bar-turned-restaurant with a sizable wine list.

A sophisticated wine bar and eatery in the heart of Potts Point, Dear Sainte Eloise is an easy choice for relaxed evenings spent enjoying quality wines.

In the centre of Sydney’s CBD, Fix Wine Bar + Restaurant is a mecca for those seeking top-notch after-work drops. And, with sommelier Stuart Knox at the helm, you can trust the menu is thoroughly researched.

A snug wine bar with a wine list befitting a larger venue, this Darlinghurst favourite is perfect for a summer’s evening spent sipping natural wines and devouring Italian appetisers.

An extensive wine list complimented by Portuguese-inspired plates has locals returning time and time again to Double Bay’s bibo Wine Bar.

For those who preference minimal intervention, amber or ‘natural’ wines, Where’s Nick in Marrickville is the ultimate locale for fermented beverages served alongside tasty bites.

Favoured for its Spanish and fortified wines, Tapavino is a cosy inner-city meeting point for wine (and tapas) enthusiasts.

An expansive wall of wine bottles welcomes you to The Wine Library, a cosy Woollhara bar pouring more than 60 wines at a time. Come for the delicious drops, stay for the robust food menu.