Everybody needs their local bottle shop and for me it's Arkaba Cellars. As part of the Arkaba Hotel complex on the corner of Glen Osmond and Fullarton Roads, the entrance to the bottle shop is on the Fullarton Road side. It's a drive through with three lanes, one of which is an express so no need to get out of the car. If you do take the time to get out and have a look around, they have a great selection of wines on offer. Look for the specials as prices often vary. I find them more reasonable with their prices than the Big W bottle shop and usually manage to pick up a bargain or two ... or three ... or seventeen. There's always someone there to offer advice if you need a hand and on the odd occasion they have tastings. The last tasting I was lucky enough to experience was a guy selling his local champagne (or sparkling white as I think we're now supposed to call it). Having just brushed my teeth (you know how bad champagne and toothpaste tastes) and on my way out for the night I wasn't in the mood for a taste so politely declined his offer. As I was buying champers anyway, he gave me a bottle of his product to try at my leisure. Great marketing. It worked on me and is one of the reasons I go back there regularly. They're open 7 days a week from 9 in the morning and stay open until 'late' night. read more