LO-CA organic Chardonnay and Malbec, from Domaine Bousquet in Uco Valley Argentina, are feel-good, taste-good wines with more altitude, attitude, and fewer calories.

The name, LO-CA, is a play on “low-calorie,” but Loca also means “crazy” in Spanish. So, these LO-CA wines are low-calorie, low-alcohol, low-sugar, vegan, gluten-free, USDA-certified organic, Regenerative Organic Certified™, and Eco cert-approved – how crazy is that!

2023 Domaine Bousquet LO-CA Organic Chardonnay ($14)

This LO-CA wine is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes that were harvested about two months earlier than for standard bottlings. It was then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 12-17 days. Bottling followed shortly after to ensure peak freshness.

It is medium gold in color with medium aromas of tropical fruit. On the palate it has flavors of green apple and lime with crisp acidity. Alcohol: 9.5% Acidity: 7.72 gm/L, pH: 3.21, Residual Sugar: 1.21 gm/L, Calories:75 per 5 oz serving

2023 Domaine Bousquet LO-CA Organic Malbec ($14)

This LO-CA wine is produced from 100% Malbec. The grapes were harvested about two months earlier than for standard bottlings. It was fermented in stainless steel tanks for 12-17 days. Bottling followed shortly after to ensure peak freshness.

It is medium ruby in color with aromas of red fruits. On the palate, this Malbec has bright red fruit flavors including cranberry. It has medium tannin and acidity and finishes bright with some tartness. Alcohol: 9.5% Acidity: 5.62 gm/L, pH: 3.62, Residual Sugar: 1.21 gm/L, Calories:79 per 5 oz serving

These LO-CA wines from Domaine Bousquet are easy to drink, light and refreshing wines that can be enjoyed at any time. And, at the price, they fit right in as the Behind the Cork™ Wines of the Week! Cheers!

Disclosure of Wine Sample Submission: I received these samples at no cost for review. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Media Samples Provided by Domaine Bousquet