The Producers - May 2024 - Red

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Ultreia Saint Jacques '20

Rosso di Montalcino Petroso '14

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21

Les Terrasses Rouge '23

Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencia Raul Pérez

Discover wine’s possibilities

"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'" - Robin Williams

We’ve tucked away some of our bolder Ourglass bottles this month as we take our spin toward the sun. May’s bottles dive into fresh and light flavour perspectives, from winemakers such as Jean Boucabeille whose organic vineyard is home to over 100 beehives and Raúl Pérez, one of the most exciting of the new wave of Spanish producers.

Cheers to the light and a warmer breeze.

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.

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

Le Ragnaie

Rosso di Montalcino Petroso '14

Family-owned Le Ragnaie estate vines thrive in the highest altitude vineyards of Montalcino, one of the oldest and most prestigious winemaking zones of Tuscany.

Pair with venison pappardelle or prosciutto pizza.

Expect tart red fruit, soft tannins, and floral notes.

Rosso di Montalcino Petroso '14 details

Year 2014
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Le Ragnaie
Grapes Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Alcohol Content 14%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Jean Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21

The Chaves have been making wines in Rhône for 16 generations, developing over time a reputation for making the finest Rhône wines and among the best in France.

Serve alongside roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, a light dish like seared tuna steak, or Thai green curry.

This blend of syrah, grenache, and mourvèdre is textbook Côtes du Rhône and is drinking beautifully. Expect red berry fruits, garrigue, and pepper.

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône '21 details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Jean Louis Chave
Grapes Syrah blend
Country France
Region Rhône
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Regis Boucabeille

Les Terrasses Rouge '23

Home to over 100 beehives, vigneron Jean Boucabeille obsesses over the health of his domaine’s organic vineyards.The eleven hectares of vines are carefully hand harvested and fermented with indigenous terroir yeast..

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 '23 details

Year 2023
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Regis Boucabeille
Grapes Grenache Blend, Mouvedre, Carignan
Country France
Region Roussillon
Allergens Contains Sulfites