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Heritage Series Dry Muscat Canelli

2024 New Mexico Muscat

D.H. Lescombes Heritage Series Dry Muscat Canelli is a delightful white wine hailing from the picturesque region of New Mexico. This vintage showcases the distinctive character of the Muscat grape, offering a vibrant expression that is both aromatic and refreshing. With a light to medium body, the wine is beautifully balanced by a bright acidity that adds a mouthwatering quality to each sip. The fruit intensity shines through with prominent notes of peach and orange blossom, making it a truly captivating experience. Its dryness enhances the overall elegance, allowing the wine to pair wonderfully with various dishes, from light salads to grilled seafood. Overall, this wine reflects a meticulous craftsmanship that highlights the unique terroir of New Mexico, making it a standout choice for any wine lover seeking a vibrant and expressive white wine.

Tasting notes:


Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

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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