La Cave Noire: Quick Pour - JOÃO PATO – Duckman ‘Duck Ray’

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La Cave Noire: Quick Pour - JOÃO PATO – Duckman ‘Duck Ray’



We’ve been waiting to open this one for a while. With its striking label and that wild shifting colour, this pet-nat from Portugal knows how to make an entrance. Cloudy, funky, and full of energy, Duck Ray starts out a deep amber before the natural haze begins to swirl and the glass fills with a soft, glowing orange.


The man behind the bottle is João Pato, better known as Duckman, the son of iconic Portuguese winemaker Maria Pato. He carries her spirit of experimentation, crafting wines that blur the line between serious and playful. His bottles feel like they were made for moments, not occasions, natural, a little unpredictable, and always fun to pour.


The nose hits that perfect middle ground, a little funk, but never too far. On the palate, the natural fizz wakes everything up. Apricot, peach, and a little sour edge keep it bright and alive. It’s not your everyday bottle, but that’s the point.


Sitting at a mid to higher price point, this one’s made for the kind of night that starts slow and ends with everyone at the table grinning. Perfect for sharing, perfect for the first pop of the night.


We’re already looking forward to the next pour. If you’re as curious about what’s coming as we are, keep an eye on the blog ! There’s plenty more to discover in the glass.

Location: Brighton, Brighton and Hove, UK

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