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The Traveller - September '22 - Red

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Sortevera Tinto
Red, Rall Wines
Bourgogne Rouge, Sylvain Pataille
Morgon Vielles Vignes
Vin Rouge Ordinaire
Taganan Parcela Margalagua

Discover wine’s possibilities

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.” Emily Dickinson

A toast to you, wine explorer. We hope this month’s bottles elevate the sweeter moments.

Love, Ourglass

Suertes del Marqués

Sortevera Tinto '20

Sortevera is a new collaboration between winemakers Jonatan Garcia Lima of Suertes del Marques and Jose Angel Alonso Ramos, both seeking to preserve the ancient grapes and winemaking traditions of the Canary Islands.
Sortevera Tinto '20

Serve with cheese and charcuterie, lasagne, or salt crusted new potatoes with coriander dressing.

Expect red fruit, earth, and leather.

Sortevera Tinto '20 details

  • Year 2020
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Suertes del Marqués
  • Grapes Sortevera Tinto
  • Country Spain
  • Region Canary Islands
  • Alcohol Content 12.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Rall Wines

Red, Rall

Donovan Rall is one of South Africa’s most exciting wine producers.
Red, Rall

Works well with meat like a griddled steak or scallops in garlic butter.

Expect black berry fruits, mint, leather, and a fresh finish.

Red, Rall details

  • Year 2018
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Rall Wines
  • Grapes Syrah
  • Country South-africa
  • Region Western Cape
  • Alcohol Content 13.5%
  • Allergens Contains sulfites
Sylvain Pataille

Bourgogne Rouge, Sylvain Pataille '19

Sylvain Pataille is one of the most respected and sought-after winemakers in Burgundy.
Bourgogne Rouge, Sylvain Pataille '19

Serve with lean meat in a creamy sauce (like rabbit, chestnut and mushroom pappardelle), or seared tuna with lemongrass, lime and chilli.

Expect red berries, cherries and chalky, grippy finish.

Bourgogne Rouge, Sylvain Pataille '19 details

  • Year 2019
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Sylvain Pataille
  • Grapes Pinot Noir
  • Country France
  • Region Bourgogne
  • Alcohol Content 12.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Guy Breton

Morgon Vielles Vignes 2020

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Morgon Vielles Vignes 2020

Balance this vibrant wine with paté, tortilla chips with salsa, or a bright tomato and watermelon gazpacho.

Expect red fruits, berries, and bright acidity.

Morgon Vielles Vignes 2020 details

  • Year 2020
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Guy Breton
  • Grapes Gamay
  • Country France
  • Region Beaujolais
  • Alcohol Content 13.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Alphabetical

Vin Rouge Ordinaire

This South African Rhône blend from urban winery Alphabetical blends Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache, sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards across the Western Cape.
Vin Rouge Ordinaire

Serve with meat and herbs like oregano and thyme (try these chicken drumsticks with oregano and pomegranate), or smoky bean flavours like this vegetarian chili.

Expect black berry fruits, savouriness, and mineral freshness.

Vin Rouge Ordinaire details

  • Year 2020
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Alphabetical
  • Grapes Cabernet Franc Blend
  • Country South-africa
  • Region Western Cape
  • Allergens Contains sulfites
Envínate

Taganan Parcela Margalagua

Envínate (“wine yourself”) is the brainchild of wine university friends Laura Ramos, Jose Martínez, Roberto Santana, and Alfonso Torrente. Their focus is on revealing the ancient, Atlantic-infused terruños of Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands, as well as exceptional vineyard plots across the Iberian Peninsula.
Taganan Parcela Margalagua

Serve as an aperitif or with seafood small dishes (try these polpo recipes).

Expect berry, pepper, and salinity.

Taganan Parcela Margalagua details

  • Year 2019
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Envínate
  • Grapes Negramoll
  • Country Spain
  • Region Tenerife
  • Alcohol Content 13%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites