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The First Time - September 2023 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

The First Time - September 2023 - Mixed
Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21
Rioja Seleccion '00
Rosé '22, Domaine de Triennes

Discover wine’s possibilities

“Wine is the divine juice of September.” — Voltaire

As the autumn weather eschews predictability and vignerons attend to their fields at the culminating moment of harvest, we toast to the season's transitions.

This month’s selections feature producers such as Bodegas Benito Urbina and Domaine Luneau-Papin whose families have been crafting wine for generations and whose lives call for attentive watch and meticulous adaptation to their living vineyards.

Cheers, to unearthing wine discoveries.

MJ

P.S. We were honoured to be shortlisted for the Decanter 2023 UK Retailer awards, so it was a wonderful surprise to be awarded Best wine Subscription Club by the most respected voice in the industry. It’s a testament to our team, its grit and ingenuity, but ultimately our members make everything possible. We love that you’re sharing your wine adventure with us. - Ben, CEO & Founder


P.P.S. Check the Ourglass Italy guide, new on the blog, where you’ll find answers to la vita dolce con vino questions.

Moulin de Gassac

Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21

Known as Languedoc’s ‘First Growth’ (this references Bordeaux’s top wineries like Lafite and Mouton Rothschild), the Guibert family established the winery in the 80s when they happily realised their holiday home was situated on one of France’s great terroirs.
Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21

Pair with grilled eggplant, a clam and summer vegetable salad, or a hot and fragrant bowl of Sichuan beef soup.

Expect bright cherry, oak, and light freshness.

Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Moulin de Gassac
  • Grapes Pinot Noir
  • Country France
  • Region Languedoc
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Bodegas Benito Urbina

Rioja Seleccion '00

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Rioja Seleccion '00

Enjoy this elegant wine with rich Mexican chicken mole, West African peanut stew, or chorizo tapas.

Expect spice, vanilla, damson, and rich freshness.

Rioja Seleccion '00 details

  • Year 2000
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Bodegas Benito Urbina
  • Grapes Tempranillo
  • Country Spain
  • Region Rioja
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Domaine de Triennes

Domaine de Triennes Rosé '22

Two Burgundy legends, Jacques Seysses of Domaine Dujac, and Aubert de Villaine of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collaborated to make an insider’s rose.
 Domaine de Triennes Rosé '22

Serve with sunny days, light salads like barbecued little gem with cucumber and white beans, and shellfish. Or a cheeky hot dog.

Expect berries, floral notes, and vanilla.

Domaine de Triennes Rosé '22 details

  • Year 2022
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Rose
  • Winery Domaine de Triennes
  • Grapes Cinsault blend
  • Country France
  • Region Provence
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites