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Heritage Series Semillon

2022 New Mexico Semillon

Dh Lescombes Heritage Series Semillon from the 2022 vintage hails from the picturesque region of New Mexico, where the sun-drenched vineyards thrive. This delightful white wine presents a medium-bodied profile, elegantly balancing bright acidity that refreshes the palate. With prominent fruit intensity, it showcases luscious notes of citrus and tropical fruits, inviting you into its vibrant character. The wine is dry, allowing its fruit-forward nature to shine without any cloying sweetness. Overall, this Semillon captures the essence of its terroir with a delightful exuberance, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes or an enjoyable sip on its own.

Tasting notes:


Honey, Apricot, White Peach

Honey

Honey

Apricot

Apricot

White Peach

White Peach

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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