Caladoc
Caladoc
DFJ Vinhos 2013 Portada Winemaker’s Selection Tinto
Portuguese Red
$16.99
Blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, cherry and plum accompany herbal notes. The palate is full-flavoured and medium-bodied, with acidity, balance and a fruity style. This red blend comes from Lisboa in Portugal and carries 12.5 percent alcohol. Cold maceration is followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Suggested pairings include roasts, pasta and cheese.
Château Barbebelle 2022 Rouge Fleuri Sans Sulfites Ajoutés
French Red
$27.99
Raspberry, forest fruit and blackberry accompany an intense purple colour and a round palate. The red wine is made entirely from Caladoc without added sulphites. Caladoc is a crossing of Grenache and Malbec. Production uses mechanical night harvesting, bioprotection and a long maceration. Cellar work includes manual punchdowns and pumpovers, and maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Alcohol is fourteen percent.
Domaine de Marcoux NV Raisin de Loup Rouge
French Red
$33.99
Red grapes from two plots on the right bank of the Rhône grow in alluvial and silty soils. Grenache, Syrah and Caladoc are harvested by hand, sorted, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation begins with native yeasts, with daily pump-overs, and maturation takes place in concrete. The vineyard is certified organic by ECOCERT, and the wine is bottled without fining, filtration or added sulphur.