The Traveller - November 2024 - Mixed

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Samsara Syrah '12

Nòbl Sediment Grüner Veltliner '20

Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva '11

Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc '22

Monferrato Rosso '20

Saint-Genys Mercurey Blanc 1er Cru Clos du Marcilly '17

Saint-Genys Mercurey Blanc 1er Cru Clos du Marcilly '17

Discover wine’s possibilities

‘Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore’ Dorothy

Made with the hands of a dedicated vigneron, a beautiful bottle of wine can transport and transcend. Journey with us as we explore selections from sunnier lands: Rueda, Spain, where the Ontañón Family, known for their mastery of the Verdejo grape, organically nurture 60-year-old vines; and El Porvenir de Cafayate, a family-owned winery in Salta, Argentina, where vines flourish at an extraordinary altitude of nearly 1,900 meters — among the world’s highest vineyards.

Avondale

Samsara Syrah '12

South African winery Avondale’s motto, ‘Terra Est Vita’ translates to ‘Soil is Life,’ reflecting their sustainable and organic farming methods, with a focus on biodynamic principles.

Serve with roasted meats like this lamb with rosemary and garlic, try beets with fresh lime and dill, or sticky chicken drumsticks in Chinese plum sauce.

Expect red fruits, spice, and floral notes. Drink now or store up to 5yrs.

Samsara Syrah '12 details

Year 2012
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Avondale
Grapes Syrah
Country South-africa
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Pivnica Brhlovce

Nòbl Sediment Grüner Veltliner '20

A small, artisan winery in the volcanic wine producing region of Brhlovce, Slovakia. Pivnica Brhlovce follows a low-intervention winemaking philosophy, allowing natural fermentation with wild yeasts.

Enjoy with fondue, fish like trout with preserved lemon vinaigrette, or kimchi.

Expect notes of citrus, green apple, and white pepper.

Nòbl Sediment Grüner Veltliner '20 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Pivnica Brhlovce
Grapes Grüner Veltliner
Region Slovakia
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Ontañón

Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva '11

Bodegas Ontañón is a family-run winery located in Logroño, Rioja, Spain. Grapes are manually harvested from high-altitude estates with bunches meticulously sorted to ensure quality.

Complement with Spanish slow cooked lamb, tikka masala, or cheese and onion crisps.

Expect black berries fruits, richness and fresh acidity.

Ontañón Rioja Gran Reserva '11 details

Year 2011
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Ontañón
Grapes Tempranillo
Country Spain
Region Rioja
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Wildeberg

Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc '22

Respected South African producer Wildeberg sources from the finest vineyards across Franschhoek and the Coastal Region at the south eastern edge of the Cape to craft wines expressive of their place and culture.

Pair with flavourful chicken curry, healthy kale salad with butternut squash, or some pros swear they love it with fried bacon.

Expect stone fruit, citrus, and earth.

Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc '22 details

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Wildeberg
Grapes Chenin Blanc
Country South-africa
Region Western Cape
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Marchesi di Gresy

Monferrato Rosso '20

Marchesi di Grésy is well established as one of Piemonte's top producers, with four individual estates across Langhe and Monferrato – home of Piemonte's and Italy’s greatest wines.

Serve with Italian style sausages and stews (like this sausage and fennel ragu with cheesy polenta) or cep risotto.

Expect cherry, plum, and leather.

Monferrato Rosso '20 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750mL
Type Red
Winery Marchesi di Gresy
Grapes Monferrato Rosso
Country Italy
Region Piedmont
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Les Heritiers Saint-Genys

Saint-Genys Mercurey Blanc 1er Cru Clos du Marcilly '17

Led by Patrice du Jeu, the estate emphasizes natural, non-interventionist oenology, allowing the wines to express their terroir authentically.

Pair with the savoury notes of baked fish, herb stuffed chicken, or pommes frites with classic aioli.

Expect citrus, orchard fruit, and zest.

Saint-Genys Mercurey Blanc 1er Cru Clos du Marcilly '17 details

Year 2017
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Les Heritiers Saint-Genys
Grapes Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Allergens Contains Sulfites