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The First Time - September 2023 - White

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The First Time - September 2023 - White
Nieder-Hilbersheim Steinacker Riesling Trocken '19
Muscadet Garance '21
Vouvray Brut Dilettante, Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

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.

Weingut Knewitz

Nieder-Hilbersheim Steinacker Riesling Trocken '19

The Knewitz family has crafted wines since the 19th century, and in the iconic vineyards of Rheinhessen for over 40yrs.
Nieder-Hilbersheim Steinacker Riesling Trocken '19

Serve with smoked salmon or cured fish, roasted pork belly, or pickled garden vegetables.

Expect yellow fruits, smoke, and herbs. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030.

Nieder-Hilbersheim Steinacker Riesling Trocken '19 details

  • Year 2019
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type White
  • Winery Weingut Knewitz
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Country Germany
  • Region Rheinhessen
  • Alcohol Content 12.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Domaine Luneau-Papin

Muscadet Garance '21

Garance is the sort of wine that results when enologists from legendary winemaking families marry.
Muscadet Garance '21

Pair with oysters on the half shell, a simple green salad, or frites.

Expect citrus, flowers, and salinity.

Muscadet Garance '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type White
  • Winery Domaine Luneau-Papin
  • Grapes Muscadet
  • Country France
  • Region Loire
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

Vouvray Brut

This biodynamic Loire Valley sparkling Chenin from tuffeau soils is a standout cuvée from Catherine and Pierre Breton, pioneers of natural winemaking in Bourgueil.
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Pair with flavourful chicken curry, healthy kale salad with butternut squash, or a bright and creamy chevre atop herbed crackers.

Expect citrus, generous orchard fruits, and a fresh mineral finish.

Vouvray Brut details

  • Year NV
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Sparkling
  • Winery Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton
  • Grapes Chenin Blanc
  • Country France
  • Region Loire
  • Alcohol Content 12.0%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites