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1629 Founder's Reserve

2008 New Mexico Tempranillo 9%, Syrah 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 41%

Casa Rondena 1629 Founder's Reserve is a captivating red blend from New Mexico, showcasing the delightful harmony of Tempranillo, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a remarkable depth of flavor, this full-bodied wine exhibits a robust character complemented by its pronounced acidity, making it an invigorating experience. The fruit intensity is distinctly prominent, featuring alluring notes of dark berries, plums, and hints of spice, which create a sumptuous bouquet that invites you to indulge. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine's richness while ensuring it remains beautifully balanced. As a dry wine, it invites food pairings or can be savored on its own, offering a delightful glimpse into the terroir of New Mexico's unique winemaking landscape.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Region:


New Mexico
New Mexico

New Mexico, with its high desert landscapes and dramatic mountain ranges, offers a unique and diverse winegrowing environment in the American Southwest. The state's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) benefit from the high altitude and the intense sunlight, which together create a significant diurnal temperature variation. This variation sharply cools the vineyards at night, tempering the daytime heat and allowing grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors while retaining essential acids. The arid climate and minimal rainfall reduce the risk of vine diseases and allow vintners to control vine vigor through irrigation. Vineyards at lower elevations tend to produce bolder, more intense wines, while those at higher elevations excel in growing cooler-climate varieties, yielding more delicate and aromatic wines.

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