Carafe Wine

Carafe Wine brings a cellar-door style wine experience to Johnston Street in Southport, with premium Australian wine served on tap rather than from conventional bottles. The business says its wines are sourced from leading regions including the Yarra Valley, Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale, and are poured from tap to carafe to table. Its focus is on freshness and reducing waste, with the tap system designed to keep the wine fresh through to the last pour while cutting down on empty bottles, packaging and transport.

The wine list includes a range of Australian styles and labels, from Land of the Sun Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay to Playroom to Pinot Pinot Noir, plus All Torn Down Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. For anyone wanting more than a glass, Carafe runs educational experiences including Rosé Blending Classes and Champagne Master Classes. The Rosé session is led by a master winemaker and includes three 300ml wine pours, with guests working on their own blend. The Champagne class covers the history of well-known Champagne houses and includes tastings of four non-vintage premium Champagnes.

The venue also caters to groups beyond a standard wine visit. Its boardroom can host up to 14 people for brainstorming, team building or a day away from the office, with morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch catering available. For outdoor events, the Carafe Wine Wagon is a 14-metre by seven-metre mobile setup that can be adapted to different spaces. It includes a full bar with six wine taps, picnic tables, wine barrels, market umbrellas and solar power, creating a dedicated wine area for festivals and private parties.

Established on the Gold Coast in 2020, Carafe Wine was developed as a more waste-conscious way to serve premium wine, drawing on its team’s experience in wine production, distribution and marketing. The business also works with Australian grape producers that use biodynamic farming practices, including natural fertilisers, minimal pesticides and responsible water use. In Southport, it suits wine drinkers keen to explore Australian regions, people looking for a structured tasting or blending experience, and businesses or event organisers needing a wine-focused space or mobile bar service. Bookings are essential for the blending classes.