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Founders Blend

New Mexico Red Blend

The Estrella Del Norte Vineyard Founders Blend is a captivating red blend from the sun-drenched landscapes of New Mexico. This wine boasts a medium-bodied profile that harmoniously balances fruit intensity and acidity, making it an approachable and delightful choice for wine enthusiasts. Its rich red color invites you in, while enticing aromas of dark berries, cherries, and subtle earthiness awaken the senses. On the palate, the wine reveals elegant, velvety tannins that provide structure without overwhelming the fruit, showcasing the artistry of winemaking in this unique region. The Founders Blend is delightfully dry, allowing the vibrant flavors to take center stage, making it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes or perfect for enjoying 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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