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The First Time - May 2023 - Red

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The First Time - May 2023 - Red
Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencia Raul Pérez
Les Terrasses Rouge 2021 Régis Boucabeille
Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône JL Chave

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‘A little Madness in the Spring

Is wholesome even for the King.’

— Emily Dickinson

Here at Ourglass, we get our kicks in a few different but related ways. There’s joy in shared interest, and conveying what matters about a wine, its maker, its terroirs, and the pleasure you can expect. But the real joy in sharing for us comes in a shared moment, like singing along with everyone at a gig or the match. The ‘Yes, yes, and a yes’ Mr. Emerson spoke of in Room with a View taken another way. It’s a high bar - an impossible one to pull off every time - but one worth aspiring to. If we can share a few of those moments, through a well chosen bottle or two, we’ll have served our purpose.

To celebrate new beginnings and seasons, we’ve mixed some new and established favourites from makers including Raúl Pérez, Jean Louis Chave and Alexandrie Régis Boucabeille among others. Cheers to spring madness and new eras.

PS: New on the website, wine writer Lauren Eads - of Decanter Magazine among others - shares her thoughts on what makes a good wine club, demystifying food and wine pairing, plus Ben’s contributed a glossary of wine terms and hopefully make sense of the language of wine. We’ve also created some mood based playlists on our Spotify - have a listen and share your thoughts.

Raúl Pérez

Ultreia Saint Jacques '20

This Bierzo Mencía from cult Spanish winemaker Raúl Pérez captures the elegance and lift that have made him a benchmark in modern Spanish wine.
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Delicious with charcuterie like coppa or chorizo but works really well with warm salads and rich tomato sauce pasta dishes too.

Expect blackberry fruit, herbs, and freshness.

Ultreia Saint Jacques '20 details

  • Year 2020
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Raúl Pérez
  • Grapes Mencía
  • Country Spain
  • Region Bierzo
  • Alcohol Content 13.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Boucabeille

Les Terrasses Rouge '21

Home to over 100 beehives, Vigneron Jean Boucabeille obsesses over the health of his domaine’s organic vineyards.
Les Terrasses Rouge '21

Pair with the bold flavours of a provincial ratatouille, comforting meat stew, or soy glazed chicken.

Expect ripe dark fruits followed by notes of spice.

Les Terrasses Rouge '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Boucabeille
  • Grapes Syrah, Grenache
  • Country France
  • Region Côtes du Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon
  • Alcohol Content 14%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Jean-Louis Chave Sélection

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '19

This premium Côtes-du-Rhône from established Rhône producer Jean-Louis Chave brings serious structure to a modest label.
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Serve alongside roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, a light dish like seared tuna steak, or Thai green curry.

Expect red berry fruits, garrigue, and pepper.

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '19 details

  • Year 2019
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Jean-Louis Chave Sélection
  • Grapes Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
  • Country France
  • Region Rhône
  • Alcohol Content 14.5%
  • Allergens Contains sulfites