Welcome to Waters Wine Company
Waters Wine Company is an independent wine merchant based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Waters Wine Company is our family business and we are dedicated to curating a distinctive selection of characterful wines that combine quality, value and a sense of discovery. We source our wines from some of the world’s best producers – from artisan makers to iconic estates – all predominantly family-owned vineyards with a passion for their craft.
For us, great wine is about the pleasure of drinking it. Our range spans every occasion and budget, while maintaining a consistent standard: every bottle offers genuine quality and value. If we wouldn’t proudly pour it for our own family and friends, you won’t find it on our website.
Together, we’ve been involved in wine since 2001, sharing an enjoyment in visiting wine regions and exploring cellar doors across Australia and Europe. We started Waters Wine Company in 2016 because we love wine and were sick of the corporatisation of it. We wanted wines made by real people with stories to tell, authentic wines made intuitively that still offer great value. Wine is most interesting when you know the people behind it and their story.
A little of our philosophy….
We’re here to make your life better, more interesting, and a whole lot easier. Here’s how:
Feel better – We champion boutique, artisan, family-owned producers who craft wines with care and integrity. Think small-batch, hand-crafted wines made with minimal additions and traditional techniques. Many of our winemakers embrace organic and biodynamic practices, working in harmony with the land to produce wines that are as thoughtful as they are enjoyable.
Make life more interesting – If you’re tired of the same old labels, you’re in the right place. Our range goes beyond what you’ll typically find at large retailers. Every bottle has been personally selected, so there’s no guesswork – just a curated collection of wines we stand behind, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Save time – We’ve done the hard work for you. Every wine we stock has been carefully researched and vetted for quality. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Plus, we deliver straight from Sydney’s Northern Beaches to your door, anywhere in Australia. Want it even easier? Talk to us and we’ll take care of everything – just tell us your preferences and budget, and we’ll send a tailored selection directly to you.
Louise and Norris Waters
A little of our story….
Norris started life in the wine industry working at Oddbins in the UK, fittingly a labour of love given the minimum wages at the time! It opened his eyes to the diversity of the world of wine and the infinite nature of it – a new vintage and a new story every year.
On returning to Australia in 2005, he managed Vintage Cellars stores from Mosman to Leichardt, before a stint as a sales representative from the Sutherland Shire to the Upper North Shore for Treasury Wine Estates in the days when Penfolds was king.
Louise was born and raised in the UK where her experience with wine was limited to a glass of Ernest and Julio Gallo with Sunday lunch! Her horizons were well and truly broadened when travel to Australia in 2000 brought her into the fold of her extended Australian family, where good wine was a staple at every dinner.
Regular trips to the Hunter Valley, Mudgee and beyond cemented a love of wine regions and the diversity of wines on offer.
Waters Wine Company was born out of a frustration with the corporatisation of the wine industry, and a desire to see more real wines made by real people, with their unique stories to tell.
And this year, we’ve taken it a step further by embarking on a home winemaking project from our garage on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. You can follow all the pitfalls and progress of this exciting project on our YouTube channel.
WINES FROM ARTISAN, ICONIC AND FAMILY-OWNED PRODUCERS
Waters Wine Company offers a great range of well-chosen, good value and interesting wines