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By Katya Wachtel. By Matheus. Brother and sister team Paul and Jessica Ghaie are anything but.

They might still call themselves wine purveyors, but their stores across Melbourne — and, these days, interstate — also stock scores of craft beers from home and abroad. In , they made the shift next door in Fitzroy North, creating a light and airy and rather long new store lined with pallet-like shelves and as much light timber as you could ever wish for; even the overhead signs telling you what you'll find where are carved from wood. The beers sit at the rear, filling the back wall and corner. The photos here are a mix of the Fitzroy North, Melbourne Central and Smith Street stores, but there are rather more, most found across Melbourne plus one in North Hobart and another in Canberra. Being a beer buyer is an essential but somewhat hidden side of the industry and the kind of job that sounds as easy as they come. In , Australia witnessed the launch of a number of alcohol-free brewing companies and brands, and in sales rocketed, quality rose and options blossomed.

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But the achievements of Paul and Jess Ghaie in the world of good booze retail are as worthy of recognition as any indie brewer or winemaker.

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The latest collaboration with the one-and-only William Downie. And the premise of this vintage remains the same—to create wines that are fresh, delicious, and ready to be enjoyed right now! This release is honest and uncomplicated, whole berries were fermented and pressed as soon as they are 'dry', with various ferments blended by Bill on a chilly winter's day at his Gippsland winery. Wild cherries, red currants, and some gentle ribbons of tannin are woven through a crunchy acid line. There's a touch of forestal savouriness—as we'd expect from Pinot—but this is mostly about vivid lively fruit and pure drinking enjoyment. We love a tumbler of this wine while lighting the BBQ and we think you will too—though of course, if fancy glassware's more your style, this drop will be just as home there too.

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It started simply enough: a wine store on Melbourne's busy Punt Road artery, opened by two siblings in with the aim of demystifying the world of wine and helping drinkers better explore flavours. Naturally enough, spirits, cider and beer all found their way onto the shelves too and, as the local drinks industry kept growing, so too did the offering. As did the number of stores, to the point where the story bears comparison to those of the most successful breweries over the same period. With a twelfth store set to open in Abbotsford by the end of the year, it will bring the tally to five new stores in 18 months, including one inside Melbourne Central. The brother and sister responsible for this independent retail success story are Paul and Jess Ghaie, these days aided by a growing team they're keen to celebrate too. A year on from opening the Windsor store, they opened a second on Lygon Street, but they believe it was number three, in Fitzroy North, that got them noticed. It was also the store that allowed them to devote more space to beer and got them on the front foot within a beer industry that was just starting to boom. Not just crazier flavours but a crazy amount of choice — and not just when it comes to beer. Add in the appearance of scores of new distilleries, cider brands and the growing band of more esoteric winemakers and you've got a SKU-mageddon that shows no signs of slowing.

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We bring an honest, old-fashioned journalistic approach to beer's brave new world, telling stories because they're worth telling, not because someone is paying us to write them. In , they made the shift next door in Fitzroy North, creating a light and airy and rather long new store lined with pallet-like shelves and as much light timber as you could ever wish for; even the overhead signs telling you what you'll find where are carved from wood. Find out more about Broadsheet Access. But the achievements of Paul and Jess Ghaie in the world of good booze retail are as worthy of recognition as any indie brewer or winemaker. Thunder Road Brewing, based…. Updated: February 19th, Got a better list to share? To find out more, head here. I'm in the beer industry. Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet.

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Beer Industry. In Member Lists. One of Melbourne's longest-established breweries has been put on the market. Features bottle shop. Crafty Cuppa. The Blackhearts Family Story The success of local producers is regularly lauded on these pages and elsewhere. Contact Details. Aiming to present the often overwhelming world of wine craft beer, ciders and specialised spirits in a new and very accessible light, the pair is clearly on a good thing: each of its seven stores and counting creates a welcoming environment that encourages you to ask questions, gain some knowledge and try something new. View in Map. By Katya Wachtel. Updated: February 19th, Join to create and share your own list!