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The First Time - September 2023 - Red

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The First Time - September 2023 - Red
Trinch! '21
Rioja Seleccion '00
Piceno Bacchus '22

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.

Catherine & Pierre Breton

Trinch! '21

Biodynamic sticklers Catherine and Pierre Breton avoid chemicals of any kind, restrict yield levels, and harvest by hand.
Trinch! '21

Serve with tomato and watermelon gazpacho, Korean calamari, or a juicy hamburger with all the works.

Expect red fruit, black fruit, and earth.

Trinch! '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Catherine & Pierre Breton
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc
  • Country France
  • Region Loire
  • 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
Ciù Ciù

Piceno Bacchus '22

Brothers Massimiliano and Walter Bartolomei oversee the Ciù Ciù vineyards, situated along the Adriatic seaside.
Piceno Bacchus '22

Aside from the ‘za, serve with lasagne, or salt crusted new potatoes with coriander dressing.

Expect cherry, spice, and refreshing acidity. Give the bottle a bit of a chill, this is pizza wine at its best.

Piceno Bacchus '22 details

  • Year 2022
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Ciù Ciù
  • Grapes Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
  • Country Italy
  • Region Marche
  • Alcohol Content 13.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites