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Desert Rose

2015 New Mexico Red Blend

The Sombra Antigua Desert Rose from New Mexico is a captivating red blend that beautifully showcases the region's unique terroir. With its vibrant red hue, this wine exudes an inviting charm that is hard to resist. The body is medium, offering a pleasing mouthfeel that balances the bright acidity, which is highly refreshing and invigorating. The fruit intensity is prominent, with delightful notes of ripe red berries and subtle spice that dance on the palate. Tannins are soft and well-integrated, providing just the right amount of structure without overpowering the fruit. A delightful dry profile adds to its overall elegance, making it an ideal companion for various culinary delights. Whether enjoyed on its own or shared during a gathering, the Sombra Antigua Desert Rose is a testament to the skillful winemaking of this enchanting region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

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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