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Antelope

New Mexico Red Blend

Black Mesa Winery Antelope is a captivating red blend that showcases the unique terroir of New Mexico. This wine presents a vivid crimson color, inviting you to explore its delightful aromas. The body is medium, providing a well-rounded mouthfeel that harmonizes with its moderate acidity, offering a refreshing balance. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing rich notes of dark cherry and ripe plum, which beautifully intertwine with subtle hints of spice. Tannins are medium and contribute a smooth structure that enhances the wine's overall elegance. Antelope is dry, making it a versatile choice for food pairings or simply enjoying on its own. This wine captures the spirit of New Mexico's winegrowing heritage, creating an experience that is both pleasing and memorable.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Oak

Oak

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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