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Purveyors of unique wine, beer and cider. Blackhearts & Sparrows independent wine stores make the world of wine accessible to all.

We view great wine, beer and cider as more than just a drink: great wine brings people together.

29/03/2025

Whether you’re ready to or not, the time has come to check out of The White Lotus.

We’ve taken over the bar to make tomorrow a little easier, so mark the occasion, order your favourite Thai takeaway and match your drink with the character you think is going to miss checkout.

11/02/2025

When we’re in Castlemaine, we’re drinking at the Love Shack pub. And when we’re not, we’re drinking Love Shack at home.⁠
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So we asked Conna Mallett, co-founder and brewer at Love Shack, proud Castlemaine resident and all-around legend, what’s piquing his interest in the world of drinks.⁠
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Swipe through for Conna’s picks and hit the link in our bio for the full lineup of stellar drinking recommendations from our friends in the industry.

10/02/2025

Each season, we ask our community of drink enthusiasts what they’re excited about in the beverage world.⁠
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We knew we had to ask winemakers Niki and Tim from Babche. ⁠
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Based in Timboon, Victoria, they’re crafting spectacular wines by hand in an ode to the Matriarchs of their families who have always been making wine in this way.

03/02/2025

If your favourite wine is Italian, you probably have this guy to thank. ⁠
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So we thought we’d tap into what Michael Zaccaria, co-owner and wine importer at Quel Vino, is drinking this summer and where he heads when he’s keen for a good time (and to try something new) ⁠
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Swipe through for Michael’s picks and start adding them to your To Drink list.

29/01/2025

Martin Frawley and Lauren Hayne make things we love. They've spent years sculpting, writing, designing and fermenting as the founders of .morewines and .studio. ⁠
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We thought we'd reach out and see what they're into for the summer.⁠
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Swipe through to get caught up in their energy, then hit the link in our bio for even more.

22/01/2025

If the new year has brought on a sudden desire to spice things up, listen closely. ⁠
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We asked our mates Josh, Myki and Royce, co-founders of for their hot tips on how to drink well this summer.⁠
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Swipe through for their summer picks, hit the link in our bio and click 'friends' for even more.

20/01/2025

Costa Nikias has spent the past 15 years serving straight-up saison wizardry as a co-founder of and can be counted among those responsible for putting Melbourne on the beer map—Praline Stout, anyone? ⁠
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So we knew we had to get his take on what's hot in the world of drinks. ⁠
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Swipe through for Costa's summer picks, then hit the link in our bio for even more.

17/01/2025

Entertain smarter, not harder. ⁠
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For this weekend's Cellar Drop, Geelong store leader and master-host Conor, is sharing his picks for summer that hit hard in the taste and taste-maker departments.⁠
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Starting off strong, he's going for Domaine Rolet's Crémant. Made in the same way as Champagne—without the champers price tag—it's rich and creamy, with a fresh snap of green apple on the finish. ⁠
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And for such a great choice, Conor deserves his flowers. Enter: Vouvray. Lifted and floral with a moreish sweep of honey and apple before being tied neatly together with some lovely texture. Serve it with a generous wheel of Brie and you'll have your friends talking about your hosting skills for months to come.⁠
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Domaine Rolet Crémant du Jura NV, $57⁠
Vigneau Chevreau Vouvray Vigneau Selection 2022, $41⁠
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If you're in G-town, swing past the shop and say bonjour to Conor, and if you're not, drop into your local and say the same thing!

10/01/2025

It's no secret amongst the Blackhearts team that our co-founders Jessica and Paul know how to put on a spread. ⁠
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So we asked Jess to share her dinner party secret weapon, and it turns out it's as easy to whip up as it is to slather it over anything and everything.⁠
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Swipe through to get the inside scoop and get the recipe below:
https://www.blackheartsandsparrows.com.au/summer-drinks-guide -feature
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23/12/2024

Well, here we are. It's the eleventh hour and you've (we) put off gifting long enough.⁠
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We're open 'til 8pm, you know where to find us.⁠
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And if you don't, hit the link in our bio for more inspiration and we'll come to you.

14/12/2024

For this weekend's Cellar Drop our Fitzroy North store leader, Miles, couldn't go past the drink of the moment (and maybe the summer 👀)

Kitajima's Sea Salt Yuzushu is an absolute treat!

Made with a base of sake, additions of sea salt and four times the yuzu of regular Yuzushu, it's loaded with lemon butter and citrus, balanced with the comforting tartness of homemade lemonade.

10/12/2024

There have been whispers amongst the Blackhearts team that this Sea Salt Yuzushu is the drink of the summer 🍋⁠
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Alongside our friend and importer of this special yuzushu, Russell Clark, we're hosting a series of tastings in select stores over the coming weekends.⁠
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If you're anything like us, you get a real kick out of knowing what the next big thing is in the drinks world—we suggest paying attention! Produced by Japan's highly regarded Kitajima Sake, it's layered with—as expected—lashings of yuzu and sea salt and a gloriously lush texture. ⁠
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It's not one to miss, so hit the link in bio to find your nearest tasting!⁠
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07/12/2024

For this weekend's Cellar Drop, Jimi is letting us in on his secret for nailing the silly season 🥂

Just follow the three C's: Chablis, cheese, and crackers.

Swing past Brunswick West or your local Blackhearts & Sparrows, say hey to the team and sort yourself out with a gift box starting with whatever letter you like.

25/11/2024

We're big believers that it's always Gamay weather.⁠
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But a rainy Monday afternoon might just take out the title of 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 Gamay weather.⁠
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Bistro Gamay is brimming with crunchy, snappy brambly berries and tart cherry, with gentle brushes of herbs and a fan of tannin driving and building through the palate. Or in other words, get some Toulouse snags for dinner and don't skimp on the mustard.

23/11/2024

It's an absolute scorcher today so for this weekend's Cellar Drop, the Lygon St team in East Brunswick are heading straight to their fridges.⁠
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First up is the 2023 Riesling from our mate Jean-Paul Trijsburg. Victorian grown, but throwing off some German rizz vibes—you'll get a bunch of lovely apricot and spice aromatics, balanced by a long dry mineral acidity; the perfect thirst quencher⁠
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Next, the outstanding 2023 Bonnet Huteau Dabinieres Muscadet. Classics are classics for a reason, and this Blackhearts staple always delivers the goods, with its fresh, mineral, saline drive wrapped in a pleasing textural body, what more could you ask for?⁠
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We suggest a trip to your local's fridge and nabbing a bottle of each for yourselves and opening them somewhere shady with your shoes off.

18/11/2024

This week we're heading south to the Apple Isle to hear what our mate Max Marriott, winemaker at Anim Wine, has been loving this spring. ⁠
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Swipe through to see what's on the up for Max or hit the link in bio to read the full guide!⁠
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08/11/2024

We caught up with our fellow Collingwood resident Nic Sandry, founder and brewer at , to hear what he's excited about as we enter the final month of spring.⁠
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Swipe through to see what's on the up for Nic or hit the link in bio to read the full guide!⁠
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30/10/2024

Off the back of catching up with Ruby at Hagen's Organics, we thought we'd share one of their favourite recipes from that's a certified springtime hit!⁠
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Scroll through to view their pick and hit the link in bio for the recipe.⁠
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Blackhearts & Sparrows independent stores make the world of wine accessible to all. We view great wine, beer and cider as more than just a drink: it brings people together.