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Cottonwood Overo

New Mexico Chardonnay

The Cottonwood Winery Cottonwood Overo is a delightful white Chardonnay hailing from the enchanting region of New Mexico. This wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a perfect balance that is both refreshing and satisfying. Its acidity is bright and lively, contributing to a mouthwatering experience that complements various culinary delights. With a prominent fruit intensity, expect flavors of juicy stone fruits and crisp apples that dance elegantly on the palate. This Chardonnay presents a well-structured dryness, making it exceptionally food-friendly and versatile for any gathering. With its charming characteristics, the Cottonwood Overo is sure to impress those seeking a delightful expression of New Mexico's winemaking potential.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

White Peach

White Peach

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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