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Encore

2010 New Mexico White Blend

The Relleno Brothers Reserve Encore from the 2010 vintage is a captivating white blend that showcases the unique terroir of New Mexico. With a medium body, this wine strikes a delightful balance between richness and approachability, making it a fantastic choice for a variety of occasions. The acidity is bright and refreshing, enhancing the overall vibrancy of the wine. Its fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of stone fruits and citrus, which harmoniously blend with subtle herbaceous notes. This finely crafted white blend is bone dry, ensuring a crisp finish that invites another sip, while the elegant structure makes it an excellent companion for a range of culinary pairings.

Tasting notes:

Peach

Honey

White Flowers

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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