The First Time - March 2023 - Red

The First Time - March - Red

Welcome to our tasting experience.

El Marujo Tinto 2021

Les Barnabes '20

Greece Naoussa 2020

Discover wine’s possibilities

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade." — Charles Dickens

As we revel in the emerging sunlight of spring, a toast to you wine explorer. May this month’s bottles warm you from the inside.

Señorío de Librares

El Marujo Tinto 2021

Señorío de Librares is a small winery from La Rioja, which has been in the same family for over 100 years located in El de Arnedo.

Pair with sausage and fennel ragout with cheesy polenta, chicken tikka masala, pimientos de padrón, or even BBQ-flavour crisps.

Expect bright, crunchy black fruit.

El Marujo Tinto 2021 details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Señorío de Librares
Grapes Tempranillo
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Olga Raffault

Les Barnabes '20

The 24ha Olga Raffault domaine is often regarded as the benchmark for traditionally produced Chinon wines of exceptional quality.

Pair with pappardelle with rose harissa, black olives, and capers, smoked charcuterie, or a handful of raisins.

Expect red fruit, earthiness, and pepper.

Les Barnabes '20 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Olga Raffault
Grapes Cabernet Franc
Country France
Region Chinon
Alcohol Content 12.5%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Dalamara

Greece Naoussa 2020

Bourgougne trained Greek winemaker Kostis Dalamaras is part of a young wave of Naoussa producers redefining vinification styles of traditional grapes, yielding fresh easy drinking wines.

Pair with cheese and figs, beef shank osso buco, or truffle crisps.

Expect red fruit, earth, and leather.

Greece Naoussa 2020 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Dalamara
Grapes Xinomavro
Region Naoussa
Alcohol Content 12.5%
Allergens Contains Sulfites