PASSIONATE ABOUT WINE

PASSIONATE ABOUT PLACE

Francaboutwine is a leading Australian importer and distributor of some of the world’s most prestigious and exciting wines. With a deep passion for fine wine and a commitment to supporting the exceptional producers we represent, we bring global excellence to Australian wine enthusiasts.

Our carefully curated portfolio features sought-after domaines from France and Italy, alongside an inspiring selection of renowned and emerging producers from Australia and New Zealand.

With a trusted distribution network, we cater to a diverse range of clients, including fine dining establishments, family-owned restaurants, wine collectors, national retailers, independent wine shops, and online wine specialists.

OUR STORY

Introduction to Franc About Wine

Passion with perspective

Our customers

Our distribution

A ‘FRANC’ MINUTE

Stargazer by Sam Connew

Yelland & Papps by Susan Papps

Unico Zelo by Brendan Carter

Neil understands the true nature of building and maintaining relationships in order to achieve the growth he wants for his company. This means as customers we become a part of his journey. It’s a shared loyalty that is built on mutual respect and wanting to see one another succeed. He’s generous and loyal by nature, has an eye for detail and an acute sense for quality but can always offer value to his clients.

Rebecca Lines
Co-owner and Sommelier, Banksii

Neil and his team at Francaboutwine are friendly, engaging, open, honest and extremely passionate about wine, their portfolio and their wineries. The portfolio is of an extremely high quality, focussed on smaller producers with none of ‘the usual suspects’. They strive for deep understanding of their suppliers in order to best represent them. It is easy to get fooled by a big or fancy portfolio – ultimately you need to be with people who understand your wines and who are well regarded in the industry. Our Australian sales are the highest they ever been, we’re placed across the top profile restaurants and retailers in the country, and our profile has increased from poorly known to well recognised.

Paul Pujol
Winemaker, Prophet’s Rock, Central Otago, NZ

Working with Francaboutwine is a delight. Neil’s approach has always been one of professionalism, punctuality and genuine care. His ‘over and above’ approach to the brands he represents greatly benefits the guest experience in the restaurant. The portfolio has a great balance of local and imported options to suit a range of restaurants and that is why I look to Francaboutwine when developing my wine lists.

Seamus Brandt
Sommelier, Bennelong

 

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