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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.

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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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.

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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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!

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.

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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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.

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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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

05/04/2024

We’re hosting a free Friday night knock off, with our limited 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

03/04/2024

Sangiovese is life in Tuscany, and can be drunk day to night—you could say it even runs in a Tuscan’s blood.⁠
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The varieties hallmark bricky tannins are there and elevated by bold yet delicate cherry, plum and to***co. We don’t need to tell you to open this with your crush.⁠
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Hit the link in bio to shop some of our favourite Pinot alternatives.⁠
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03/04/2024

Need an in with the Italians in your life? Step into a very exciting world where the cherries and roses are framed by firm tannins, and rolled with savoury spices.⁠
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Demanding of a feast, that involves mushrooms and slow roasting which we know you’ll love putting on.⁠
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Hit the link in bio to shop some of our favourite Pinot alternatives.⁠
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02/04/2024

Ready to dial up the juice? Say hello to Gamay.⁠
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This French grape may look similar from a distance but it’s got its own lush je ne sais quoi thing going on.⁠
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Chilable or great with a roast—the grape’s got range!⁠
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Hit the link in bio to shop some of our favourite Pinot alternatives.

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Melbourne, VIC
3053

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http://www.blackheartsandsparrows.com.au/

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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.