Blackhearts & Sparrows

Blackhearts & Sparrows 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.

Well, here we are. It's the eleventh hour and you've (we) put off gifting long enough.⁠⁠We're open 'til 8pm, you know wh...
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.

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

There have been whispers amongst the Blackhearts team that this Sea Salt Yuzushu is the drink of the summer 🍋⁠⁠Alongside...
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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For this weekend's Cellar Drop, Jimi is letting us in on his secret for nailing the silly season 🥂Just follow the three ...
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.

We're big believers that it's always Gamay weather.⁠⁠But a rainy Monday afternoon might just take out the title of 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦...
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.

It's an absolute scorcher today so for this weekend's Cellar Drop, the Lygon St team in East Brunswick are heading strai...
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.

This week we're heading south to the Apple Isle to hear what our mate Max Marriott, winemaker at Anim Wine, has been lov...
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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We caught up with our fellow Collingwood resident Nic Sandry, founder and brewer at , to hear what he's excited about as...
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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Off the back of catching up with Ruby at Hagen's Organics, we thought we'd share one of their favourite recipes from th...
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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This week, we're heading west of the border to the Limestone Coast, where Anita Good heads up Wangolina to produce pheno...
21/10/2024

This week, we're heading west of the border to the Limestone Coast, where Anita Good heads up Wangolina to produce phenomenal wines that show off the cool climate magic the region has to offer.⁠
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Anita's letting us in on a few of her favourites that are trending upwards 📈⁠
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Click the link in our bio for the full suite of recs from our friends in the industry.

This week we're heading to Sydney where Julian Train, a stalwart of the hospo industry is talking us through a few of hi...
14/10/2024

This week we're heading to Sydney where Julian Train, a stalwart of the hospo industry is talking us through a few of his favourites that are trending upwards 📈⁠
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Click the link in our bio for the full suite of recs from our friends in the industry.⁠
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This long weekend's Cellar Drop is coming to us from our EBV outpost!Lucas and Alex's teams may not be in the final but ...
28/09/2024

This long weekend's Cellar Drop is coming to us from our EBV outpost!

Lucas and Alex's teams may not be in the final but they're still stocking up enough slabs to build an impromptu set of goal posts at any minute.

They might not be able to pick who's in the GF, but they can certainly pick a winning slab 🔥

Birra Italian Lager, $57
Yebisu Premium Lager, $90
Love Shack Pale Ale, $90
Philter Hazy Pale

Stop in, say hey to the gang and stock up!

Looking to blow people away at your next pot-luck?⁠Take some inspiration from a couple of born cheesemongers, Ellie & Sa...
31/07/2024

Looking to blow people away at your next pot-luck?⁠
Take some inspiration from a couple of born cheesemongers, Ellie & Sam Studd.⁠
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Swipe for the recipe to this gooey, deliciously luxurious recipe that has effortless, "oh, you just..." simplicity, but is loaded with wow factor.

There are few things we love more than Victorian wine and a bottle that punches well above its price tag.⁠⁠So we've brou...
19/06/2024

There are few things we love more than Victorian wine and a bottle that punches well above its price tag.⁠
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So we've brought the two together to celebrate Drink Victorian month.⁠
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Swipe through for reds that hit the mark every time, or shop Victorian reds at the link in bio.⁠
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Change your clocks, drinks start earlier. The end of daylight savings has come, now is the time to welcome in the long n...
07/04/2024

Change your clocks, drinks start earlier.

The end of daylight savings has come, now is the time to welcome in the long night, which gives you the excuse to pop the top on something a little earlier.

For this weeks Cellar Drop we head to our Sydney Road store to hear from Alex and Charlotte and what they’ve been enjoy...
05/04/2024

For this weeks Cellar Drop we head to our Sydney Road store to hear from Alex and Charlotte and what they’ve been enjoying lately.⁠
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Alex’s Picks⁠
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Little Reddie NEW! Nebbiolo / Refosco, 2023 ⁠
I took this bottle to my mum’s place for dinner to show her how wines can have complex aromas and notes on the palate. Her feedback was simply “”It’s really, really yummy””, and I can’t say she’s wrong. Drink it chilled or at room temp, at your wine mate’s place or dinner at your parents - Little Reddie NEW! Nebbiolo Refosco is wine for the people!⁠
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Domaine de Montbourgeau, Jura AOC L’Etoile Chardonnay, 2020 ⁠
The kind of wine you whip out to casually impress a date. Pair it with a Comte if you’re feeling subtle yet sophisticated, or a bit of lobster if you’re going all out. Guaranteed date two coming your way.⁠
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Charlotte’s Picks⁠
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Domaine Duseigneur Cotes du Rhone ‘ La Goute du Seigneur ‘ Rouge 2022⁠
Drank this alongside a 1800 Lasagne and it was a great pair! Easy drinking, with bright complexity and a touch of minerality. ⁠
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Beechworth Bitters Beetlejuice Amaro⁠
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I love drinking amaro as a little after dinner treat. This one from Beechworth has a nice note of rhubarb and a subtle bitterness to balance it out⁠
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We’re hosting a free Friday night knock off, with our limited edition Sopra Paradisco Granita Seltzer on pour.Drop by fo...
05/04/2024

We’re hosting a free Friday night knock off, with our limited edition Sopra Paradisco Granita Seltzer on pour.

Drop by for a tasting and take advantage of our ‘buy 4, get one free’ offer running all weekend on Sopra Paradisco Granita Seltzer.

Tasting Times:

1-3pm:
Prahran

4-6pm:
Abbotsford
Elwood
Richmond

5-7pm:
Smith St, Fitzroy
Scotchmer St, North Fitzroy
Sydney Rd, Brunwick
Lygon St, East Brunswick
Victoria Gardens

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Melbourne, VIC
3053

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The vibes are HIGH for this long weekend's Cellar Drop! Ebony, Hari and the Smith St gang are happy to share their pick is Happy Sack's rosé—fun enough to keep the vibes sky high and big enough to share all weekend ☀️🌸 #cellardrop #blackheartswine #happysack #rose

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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.