If you’re partial to the occasional glass of vino, you’re going to love Carafe Wine in Southport. The new venue is the handiwork of Archie Cox, who has spent over a decade working for LVMH, which incorporates some of the world’s most renowned wines and spirits including Moët & Chandon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy and Château d’Yquem. Archie has funneled his wealth of knowledge and experience into creating Carafe Wine. Part educational facility, part tasting room, Carafe Wine is all about the fun side of wine. The venue is on a mission to get Gold Coasters to rethink the way they drink, opting for carafes over bottles, which are not recyclable in Australia. Archie has big plans for the space, including rosé mixing and champagne masterclasses. Whether you consider yourself a wine snob or you just love a cheeky savvy b (with ice) at the end of a week, add Carafe Wine to your must-visit list, stat.