# Hobo

- **Producer:** La Cave Apicole
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah, Lledoner Pelut, Merlot, Muscat
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 12–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, cranberry, rose, hibiscus, iris

## About this wine

Hobo by La Cave Apicole is a Vin de France red wine from the Fenouillèdes region of Southern France. It is produced by Sylvain Respaut and Julie Ory, with a philosophy rooted in organic viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The wine is known for its 'primeur' style, meaning it is intended for early consumption and highlights the fresh fruit characteristics of the vintage. The blend of grape varieties, which can include Grenache, Syrah, Lledoner Pelut, Merlot, and Muscat, varies by vintage, making each release a unique expression of the harvest. The estate practices organic farming and uses indigenous yeasts, with the wine being unfined, unfiltered, and made without added sulfites.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Hobo' signifies its 'primeur' style, meant for early drinking.
- The winery's name, La Cave Apicole, means 'The Beekeeping Cellar.'
- Winemakers are sometimes called 'apiqueron,' a blend of beekeeper and winemaker.
- This wine is made with no added sulfites and is unfined and unfiltered.

## Food pairing

The wine's light body and bright fruitiness make it versatile. Its minimal tannins and refreshing acidity can cut through richer dishes and complement lighter proteins. The fruit-forward nature also pairs well with slightly sweet or spicy elements.

## Wine making process

Hobo is produced using organic viticulture practices. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention, starting with manual harvesting. Grapes undergo carbonic maceration for about 15 days in fiberglass tanks, fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then pressed and bottled directly without extended aging. It is intentionally unfined, unfiltered, and made with no added sulfites, preserving its natural character and vibrant fruit profile.