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Cabernet Sauvingon

2017 New Mexico Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2017 6-3-1 Cabernet Sauvignon from New Mexico is a delightful red that showcases the unique terroir of this up-and-coming wine region. With a full-bodied profile, it offers robust flavors that are both inviting and complex. The acidity is bright, adding a refreshing lift that balances the wine's richness, while the fruit intensity is prominent, featuring notes of blackberry and dark cherry that harmoniously blend with subtle hints of cedar and spice from aging. The tannins are notable, providing a firm structure that supports the wine's aging potential. Overall, this Cabernet Sauvignon presents a dry character, making it an excellent companion for hearty meals or a cozy evening by the fire.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Oak

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

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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