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The wine vaults came about according to tradition when a Newmans ship in 1679, sent off for London, it was driven off course by bad weather and pirates. The Captain stopped at St Johns to seek shelter. Because winter was approaching it was decided to stay until the spring. They stored the wine in caves. When the wine did reach London it was found that its flavour had improved. From then on the ship would first go to Newfoundland before going to England.
It is unsure when the Newman wine vaults were built but it is thought to be either late 18th century or early nineteenth century.
The vaults were originally made out of red brick and lime mortar, though since some cement as been used for repairs since about 1947.
The vaults were used for the wine up until 1893.
From then they were used for different purposes. From 1937 till 1957 the vaults were used by the Board of Liquor Control. The vaults were left vacant from 1966. They were aquired by The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1972 who saw their historic importance. In 1997 the responsibilty of the vaults were taken over by The Newfoundland Historic Trust who carried out complete restoration. They are open to the public and many different events are held there.

The vaults are said to be a frightening place, which as many ghosts. Voices have been heard and some say that they have heard their name being called. People have also said that they have been pushed or pinched