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Chupacabra Blanca

2012 New Mexico White Blend

The Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Blanca is a delightful white blend from the enchanting region of New Mexico, showcasing the unique character of the local terroir. With its vibrant and luminous color, this vintage 2012 wine promises a refreshing experience. On the palate, it displays a medium body and bright acidity, perfectly balancing flavors of stone fruit and citrus. The fruit intensity is pronounced, offering an inviting bouquet that captivates the senses. This wine is delightfully dry, making it an excellent choice for food pairing or simply enjoying on its own. Overall, the Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Blanca stands out as a charming expression of New Mexico's burgeoning wine scene.

Tasting notes:


Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

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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