The Saturday Paper, The Monthly and Blackhearts & Sparrows bring you A WINE SERVICE: the best wines of the season for all tastes and budgets, delivered to your door. The frequency, quantity and style of wine is up to you.
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Classic ($120 for six bottles)
Classic wines are everyday wines: bright, approachable and delicious. They’re wine for school nights or dinner at home. Good wine at a good price.
Choose between red, white or a mixed pack.
Esoteric ($180 for six bottles)
This is a mix of unexpected bottles, championing lo-fi techniques. Adventurous wine from small producers, often organic, always out of the ordinary.
This is a mixed pack.
Premium ($220 for six bottles)
This is our finest offering, from revered producers and appellations. It’s wine for people who know exactly what they like to drink.
This is a mixed pack.
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White wine
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June
2018 Gunderloch ‘Fritz’s’ Riesling, Rheinhessen
Fresh with lightly spiced aromatics, stone fruit and a great acid line.
2019 Murdoch Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills
Subtle spice with citrus, apple and a hint of nettle.
2018 Terre à Terre ‘Wrattonbully’ White, Limestone Coast
Medium weight with lovely dry savoury character and a chalky salinity.
2019 Chain of Ponds ‘Novello’ Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills
Fresh and dry with nectarine, spiced pear, fresh fig and a subtle brioche character.
2019 Mas des Bressades Blanc, Costières de Nîmes
Freshly cut floral aromatics with white peach, almond and a chalky grip.
2018 Vandenberg Chardonnay, Mount Gambier
Generously oaked with peach, nectarine, fig and spice.
Recipe: Simplified coulibiac (with 2019 Mas des Bressades Blanc)
Red wine
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June
2018 Foxeys Hangout ‘Red Fox’ Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
Red floral aromatics with raspberry, crunchy tannin and a hint of sweet sage.
2018 Luis Alegre ‘Koden’ Tempranillo, Rioja
Violet aromatics with redcurrant, fresh tobacco and plum.
2019 Somos ‘Tinto’ Grenache Touriga Tinta Cão Carignan Cinsault, McLaren Vale
Ripe fruited with earthy brown spice, savoury tannin, jubey red fruit and a dash of green herbs.
2016 Domaine Santa Duc ‘Les Plans’ Grenache Blend, Vaucluse
Full of dark fruits, earthy spice and a nice freshness.
2019 Mister Fox Cabernet Merlot, Victoria
Gentle leafy aromatics with raspberry, redcurrant and smooth tannins.
2018 Tilia Malbec, Mendoza
Excellent Malbec from Mendoza – full of plum and warm spice.
Recipe: Quail roasted in milk (with 2018 Foxeys Hangout Red Fox Pinot Noir)
Mixed wine
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June
2019 The Sum by Castelli Riesling, Great Southern
Orange blossom aromatics with white peach, lime and a hint of spice.
2018 Rising Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
Struck-match notes on the nose with nectarine, peach and a touch of toast.
2018 Collector ‘Shoreline’ Sangiovese Rosé, Gundagai
Rosewater aromatics with lemon, a light herbal element and forestal berries.
2017 Yarran ‘A Few Words’ Whole Bunch Shiraz, Heathcote
Aniseed and violet aromatics with sage, thyme, red plum and a green edge.
2019 Jessie’s Paddock Sangiovese, Central Victoria
Full of cassis, plum, a savoury edge and some luxardo cherry.
2018 Montevecchio 'Rosso' Field Blend, Heathcote
Red peppery spiced aromatics with fleshy berries and fresh acidity.
Recipe: Beef Bourguignon (with 2017 Yarran A Few Words Whole Bunch Shiraz)
June
2020 La Violetta ‘Patio Nat’ Muscat Riesling Pét Nat, Great Southern
Musk aromatics with green apple, violet, quince and a crisp acid line.
2018 Leeona Bianco, Tuscany
Mandarin oil and hay aromatics with cumquat, almond meal and a balanced acidity.
2019 Aller Trop Loin ‘Rose’ Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Central Victoria
Textural with floral aromatics, red fruit and a nice acid drive.
2019 Ada Wine Co ‘Celui’ Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills
Rosehip aromatics with wild strawberry, supple redcurrants and lovely tension.
2019 Smallfry ‘Eclectik Violet’ Grenache Cinsault, McLaren Vale
Light and juicy raspberry, alongside cut apple skin tannins.
2019 Gentle Folk ‘Oakbank’ Shiraz, Adelaide Hills
Cool climate herbal aromatics with ripe plums, turned earth and parsley seed.
Recipe: Not Borsch (with 2018 Leeona Bianco)
June
2018 Fritz Haag Estate Feinherb Riesling, Mosel
Jasmine aromatics with white peach, apple, a delicate phenolic chew and a racy acidity.
2018 Clinet Ronan Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux
Bright and crisp with yuzu, passionfruit, freshly cut tarragon and grapefruit.
2018 Battles Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Margaret River
Complex and balanced with lovely oak integration, crisp acidity and a long finish.
2018 Arfion Willowlake Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Elegantly perfumed with red flowers, raspberry, earthy character and nice tannin line.
2018 Fighting Gully Sangiovese, Beechworth
Swaths of dark cherry fruit, dried scrubby herbs, a weave of acid and tar-like tannin.
2016 Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet Rouge, Côtes du Rhône
Plush and luscious with cherry compote, blackberries, a tarry element and velvety tannins.
Recipe: Tuna sashimi (with 2018 Battles Single Vineyard Chardonnay)
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