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Alta Canyon Cellars

2010 New Mexico Cabernet Sauvignon

Black Mesa Winery's Alta Canyon Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2010 vintage embodies the rich character of New Mexico's unique terroir. This red wine presents a full-bodied experience, showcasing a bold and complex profile with pronounced fruit intensity. The acidity is well-balanced, adding a refreshing vibrancy that enhances the wine's depth. Tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that complements the wine's rich flavors. The wine is also beautifully dry, making it an excellent companion for a variety of culinary delights. With its distinct New Mexican influence, this Cabernet Sauvignon is sure to delight both novice and experienced wine lovers alike.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Cedar

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Cedar

Cedar

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Bone-in Ribeye, T-bone Steak

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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