Artisan Wines

Artisan Wines, online sales of selected wines in Australia

Artisan Wines is an online wine store operated by Quality Estate Distributors NSW Pty Ltd, based in Randwick, New South Wales (Australia). Its catalogue is presented as a selection of wines from producers considered exceptional, with particular attention to quality, sustainability and authenticity, and combines wines from Australian wine regions with carefully selected international wines.

The company states that its selection criteria start from offering wines that its own team enjoys drinking, and insists on the idea of food-friendly wines, intended to accompany a meal rather than distract from it. Sales are made through its website, with direct home delivery.

Catalogue varieties and collections

The range is organised by wine type and by themed collections. The varieties include reds, whites, Champagne and sparkling, rosé and dessert and fortified wines, as well as mixed cases. The store also groups its wines into collections such as Best Sellers, New Arrivals, Certified Organic, Japan, Portugal and Mixed Cases.

Regions and origins

The catalogue covers wines from Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, France, the USA and Japan. Browsing by region also includes specific appellations and areas such as Adelaide Hills, Alsace, Aÿ-Champagne, Bairrada, Bandol, Barossa Valley and Beaujolais, among others, alongside grape varieties such as Alfrocheiro, Alicante Bouschet, Aligote, Alvarinho, Arinto, Baga, Bastardo Branco and Bical.

Organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines

A significant part of the range is grouped under environmental criteria: certified organic, biodynamic and sustainable wines, as well as a specific category of certified organic wines. The company notes that it works with producers who value sustainability and that its collection includes both small producers and everyday favourites and special releases.

Examples from the catalogue

Among the products shown on the site are wines from the Portuguese producer Adega Viúva Gomes, such as Adega Viúva Gomes Branco Viticultores 2023, Adega Viúva Gomes Malvasia Branco DOC Colares 2022, Adega Viúva Gomes Malvasia Branco DOC Colares 2023 in 500 ml format and Adega Viúva Gomes Ramisco Tinto DOC Colares 2019, also in 500 ml. The prices shown in the catalogue at the time of analysis ranged from 71 to 140 Australian dollars for these wines.

Shipping and terms of sale

The store offers free shipping on orders over 250 Australian dollars, with conditions applying and limited to New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory. The company states that it provides fast, reliable shipping Australia-wide. You must be of legal drinking age to purchase alcohol.

Legal details and activity

The business operates under the company name Quality Estate Distributors NSW Pty Ltd, trading as Artisan Wines Online. The company holds liquor licence number LIQP770010371 and Australian Business Number (ABN) 39 137 763 574. Its office address is 48b Carrington Road, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia.

Location and contact

48b Carrington Road, Randwick NSW 2031, Australia