Getting the most out of Life in Lockdown...
In a world of uncertainty, what hasn’t changed is the abundance of content on streaming services which we’re sure will get heavily used as Melbournians get reacquainted with the inside of their homes.
Check out our suggestions for wines that will take your Netflix & Chill session to the next level.
Light Dry White Wines
Source: Netflix
This is your staple weekly binge. Pair your easy drinking with easy viewing, includes the essential nips of sharp wit and bouts of nihilism.
The Shows · Bojack Horseman · Cheers · Big Mouth · Bob's Burgers · Community · The IT Crowd · Love · Portlandia
The Wine Ben Haines Marsanne | Volta Brackets
Rich White Wine
Source: Screenshot, ABC iView
You know its time to crack open the oaky/buttery/complex white wines for those shows that need to be savoured (they're that good that you can have them on repeat over and over again.)
The mood is very much you’ve had it before and you’ll watch it again.
The Shows
| · Fleabag | · Killing Eve | · High Fidelity |
| · Easy | · After Life | · Normal People |
| · Girls | · Peep Show | · Master of None |
The Wine Byrne Chardonnay or Hahndorf Hill Reserve Gruner Veltliner
Light & Jovial Red Wine
Source: Warner Bros. / Everett
It's Friday night and you've had a trying Work From Home week. You're not in the mood to think deeply and follow fast paced and convoluted story lines. Ideally, you're on the couch with a jar of Pringles, a round of camembert and a some vita-wheats.
The Shows · Friends · The Office (US Version) · Seinfeld · Curb Your Enthusiasm · Parks and Recreation · New Girl · Arrested Development · It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The Wine Byrne Sutherland Creek Pinot NoirBig, Bold and Juicy Red Wine
Source: Netflix
The heavy Shiraz or Cab Sauv goes with big, heavyweight shows. Just like the wine, we find shows that demand your attention and catch you right in the feels are well paired to shiraz and a spicy cab sav.
The Shows · The Sopranos · Suits (...the first 3 seasons, it really tailed off after that!) · Counterpart · Boardwalk Empire · The Wire · House of Cards · Newsroom
The Wine Dune Blewitt Springs Shiraz and Cooke Brothers Cabernet Sauvignon | Auchli Vineyard
As always, happy drinking!
