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Dry Riesling

2008 New Mexico Riesling

The Dh Lescombes Dry Riesling from New Mexico is a truly captivating white wine that showcases the delightful characteristics of the Riesling varietal. This 2008 vintage presents a refreshing experience with its vibrant acidity, providing a bright and lively palate. The wine boasts a medium body, offering an enjoyable mouthfeel that complements its punchy fruit intensity, marked by bright notes of green apple and citrus. With its dry profile, this Riesling is wonderfully food-friendly, making it an excellent pairing for a variety of dishes, from seafood to light salads. Overall, the Dh Lescombes Dry Riesling is a charming expression of New Mexico's growing wine region, promising an enticing journey for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:

Peach

Apricot

Honey

Region:

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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