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Cabernnay

New Mexico 50% Cabernet Sauvignon - 50% Chardonnay

St Clair Winery Cabernet is a delightful blend of fifty percent Cabernet Sauvignon and fifty percent Chardonnay, showcasing the unique terroir of New Mexico. This red wine presents a medium-bodied profile with a vibrant character, enticing the palate with its bright acidity that enhances its refreshing nature. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering lush notes of dark berries and ripe stone fruits that harmoniously interlace throughout each sip. Tannins are medium and provide a firm structure without overpowering the fruit, creating a balanced and enjoyable experience. This wine is dry, making it an excellent pairing for various dishes, from grilled meats to rich pasta. St Clair Winery Cabernet truly captures the essence of New Mexico’s wine-growing potential.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Vanilla

Vanilla

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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