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We are Annandale Cellars!
Our range of over 3000 different wines gives you an almost unprecedented selection of interesting wines that the vast majority of retailers can't possibly match. We have thousands of wines from diverse varieties and regions from just about every wine producing country of the world. We've got you covered.
Our Team
Chris Loth is the owner and general manager at Annandale Cellars. A qualified winemaker with several vintages under his belt and his own wine label - CLO. Chris brings with him a love of wines produced naturally that reflect the place they are from and the people that make them... he is into them and loves to share his discoveries with everyone. That’s all about balancing good wine quality and genuine interest with a diverse perspective of what's available, to give you better choices.
Got a question? Call Chris on +61 (0)409 819 436 or shoot me an email chris@acellars.com.au
Peter Lock is the store manager at Annandale Cellars. With over a decade in the wine industry, Pete’s journey with wine began long before his first professional role. Growing up in and around Brokenwood Wines in the Hunter Valley, he spent weekends and school holidays immersed in the rhythm of vintage life. Thanks to his parents—passionate lovers of great food and wine—he was exposed early to some of the world’s finest bottles, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion.
Initially drawn to hospitality through the kitchen, Pete moved to New York City to pursue culinary training, later honing his craft in some of the world’s most respected restaurants, including The Square, The Clove Club, The Fat Duck, and The Goring Hotel. However, a kitchen injury prompted a shift in direction—one that would see him return to Australia and find his true home in wine.
Pete began in direct-to-consumer wine sales before taking on the role of manager at Annandale Cellars, where he has spent the last seven years building deep relationships with producers, collectors, and curious drinkers alike.
For Pete, wine is at its best when shared—especially around the table. He has a particular love for the wines of the Loire Valley and Burgundy, with a soft spot for fuller-bodied whites like Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay. Champagne remains a constant joy, while Sherry and Sake threaten to become full-blown obsessions.
Want to get in touch? Call Pete on +61 (0)2 9660 1947 or shoot him an email shop@acellars.com.au
Aaron Coughran is the assistant manager at Annandale Cellars. Aaron's passion and interest in wine came later in life after leaving a stable job in finance in search of something more soulful and fulfilling. What started as a passing curiosity in what goes into a bottle of wine after being impressed with what high level blind tasters can do, Aaron went down the rabbit hole of the wine world consuming any and all content he could find. When this very quickly became an obsession, he knew that this was the career change he needed and quickly went on to pass WSET Level 2 and then Level 3 with Distinction. The Level 4 Diploma is on the cards but he is learning more than he can from books and the wines in the store.
After some brief stints in phone wine sales at another wine shop, he found Annandale Cellars and has continued to improve his wine knowledge and tasting skills with every passing day. Aaron’s passion for wine comes from its ability to express a time and place, excite the senses and imagination, and to bring people together. He is extremely interested in biodynamic agriculture having read Rudolf Steiner’s lectures and seeing it as a new way forward, blending nature and civilisation, and raising agriculture to an art form.
Primary regions of interest include the majority of Italian wine with a focus on Sicily, Tuscany and Piedmont; the wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Loire are also of great interest as well as some cooler climate regions here in Australia. Riesling, Chenin and Chardonnay would be his 3 favourite white grapes and Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and Sangiovese for the reds.
Want to get in touch? Call Aaron on +61 (0)2 9660 1947 or shoot him an email shop@acellars.com.au
Come and say hi!
Come in and say hi! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are always happy to have a chat and help with all of your vinous needs! The Annandale staff are chock full of wine industry experience and know-how so they are able to help you with any questions you might need answered when it comes to selecting your next bottle of wine.
The Annandale store's specialty is hand-made wines grown sustainably and made with minimal intervention with a range of over 3000 wines at your fingertips and plenty of interesting events are held there throughout the year. It's well worth a visit!
Got a question? Call us now on +61 (0)2 9660 1947 or shoot us an email shop@acellars.com.au
