About Us

A DESTINATION TO FIND TRUSTWORTHY BEVERAGES

At Sometimes Always, we celebrate the diversity of the beverage industry across the full spectrum of styles. Our guarantee is that any product at Sometimes Always can be personally vouched for by our team – everything in store has been purposefully selected. This means we’ve done the hard work for you by building a curated list that ranges from familiar favourites to exciting new findings.

Given the breadth of the drinks industry, changing trends and the whimsies of allocations, the Sometimes Always range is designed to be fluid and ever changing, meaning products will only be sometimes available, but that there will always be something new to discover.

“We don't align to a particular style, region or variety. We love good wine with a good story. Lo-fi cult producers alongside proven classics that no wine collection would be complete without.”

Your Gentle Guides to Interesting Drinks

The Sometimes Always team are no strangers to the drinks industry. Not only are they also the team behind boutique, McLaren Vale based winery, Alpha Box & Dice, but they have an extensive understanding of the drinks industry inside and out. Winemakers, distributors, wholesalers, marketers and avid wine lovers, they are passionate about ensuring the Sometimes Always project offers drinks for everyone, as they themselves have such diverse tastes.

Let’s meet them, shall we?

MEET THE TEAM

Meet Dylan

Director

I’m sometimes drinking… Ashton Hills.

But I’m always drinking… cold beer

My general tastes are… eclectic at best

But recently I was surprised by… Sven Joschke Barossa Grenache

I know the most about… classic Australian reds and whites (AKA Dad wines)

But I’m also really interested in… Austrian reds

When I’m not drinking I’m… hanging out with my dog, Peach

Meet Kirby

Creative

I’m sometimes drinking… a dirty gin Martini.

But I’m always drinking… Crudo Chardonnay

My general tastes are… light, textural and earthy

But recently I was surprised by… Saison Flowers Vermouth — in a glass full of ice with a dash of sparkling water

I know the most about… wine labels, caps and corks!

But I’m also really interested in… landscape architecture

When I’m not drinking I’m… enjoying the outdoors and the arts with my family

Meet Jared

Digital

I’m sometimes drinking… Barolo – I absolutely love Nebbiolo, so will take any excuse!

But I’m always drinking… light-bodied slurpable reds! Also quite partial to a sour beer

My general tastes are… light, bright and juicy numbers. Easy drinkin’!

But recently I was surprised by… how much I enjoyed a big Barossa Shiraz with some age on it

I know the most about… small and obscure French and Italian producers

But I’m also really interested in… modernist architecture and interiors

When I’m not drinking I’m… out surfing, cooking low and slow and trying to make art in my shed

Meet Kayla

Customer Care

I’m sometimes drinking… an Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir

But I’m always drinking… spicy Margaritas

My general tastes are… light-to-medium bodied, juicy, not-too-sweet reds

But recently I was surprised by… how many white wines I'm trying and loving

I know the most about… McLaren Vale red wines

But I’m also really interested in… exploring Tassie Pinots and international wines, in particular, Barolo

When I’m not drinking I’m… dreaming of travelling but, otherwise, I'm gallivanting around with my friends and dog, Donnie!

Meet Millie

Creative

I’m sometimes drinking… something with fizz or funk

But I’m always drinking… a crisp, cold refreshing beer

My general tastes are… light, bright and fun easy-drinking wines I can enjoy with friends

But recently I was surprised by… a rich, buttery Chardonnay

I know the most about… Pét-Nat

But I’m also really interested in… new wine recommendations from the team!

When I’m not drinking I’m… hanging out at the beach with my dog, Poppy

Meet Jim

Cellar

I’m sometimes drinking… a healthy splash of whatever is going around in a wine glass or some top-shelf bourbon and rye whiskey

But I’m always drinking… a shooie of Coopers Pale Ale

My general tastes are… open minded and up for anything

But recently I was surprised by… how much I'm enjoying whites over winter

I know the most about… drinking wine and slingin' Texan BBQ at Low & Slow

But I’m also really interested in… being a skateboard tragic and 80s hair metal

When I’m not drinking I’m… being a dad, waiting for another baby, collecting sunglasses and talking about surfing a lot (but rarely going)

Meet Kyle

Creative

I’m sometimes drinking… Unico Zelo Esoterico

But I’m always drinking… a rich and heavy Cabernet Sauvignon

My general tastes are… anything new and exciting that grabs my attention

But recently I was surprised by… Gentle Folk Village Chardonnay

I know the most about… Coonawarra Cabernets

But I’m also really interested in… animation and conceptual art

When I’m not drinking I’m… shopping, gaming or listening to my latest music fixation