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Desert Royale

New Mexico Red Blend

Fort Bowie Vineyards Desert Royale is a delightful red blend hailing from the sun-drenched landscapes of New Mexico. This wine presents a captivating ruby hue, inviting you into its rich character. On the palate, it showcases a harmonious balance of fruit intensity, featuring notes of dark cherries and ripe plums, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthiness. Its medium body provides a satisfying mouthfeel, while the acidity remains bright, energizing each sip. Tannins are well integrated, offering a smooth texture that enhances the overall enjoyment without overpowering the fruit. This wine finishes on a pleasantly dry note, making it an excellent choice to pair with a variety of dishes or to savor on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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