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Coyote

New Mexico Red Blend

Black Mesa Winery's Coyote is a captivating red blend hailing from the sun-kissed vineyards of New Mexico. This wine showcases a medium-bodied profile, elegantly balancing a lively acidity that refreshes the palate. With prominent fruit intensity, it offers delightful notes of ripe berries and hints of dark cherry, making it an inviting choice for red wine enthusiasts. The tannins are well-integrated, lending a subtle firmness that enhances the wine's structure without overpowering its fruit character. On the dryness spectrum, Coyote finds a sweet spot, showcasing a delightful fruit-forward experience that pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, making it versatile and food-friendly for any occasion.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

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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