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Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino

New Mexico Chardonnay

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino Chardonnay is a delightful white wine that showcases the unique terroir of New Mexico. This Chardonnay presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a balance of richness and refreshing brightness. With its high acidity, it delivers a crisp, mouthwatering finish that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and subtle hints of tropical fruit, which make it a captivating choice for wine enthusiasts. This wine is bone dry, ensuring that the fruit flavors shine through without any sweetness. Overall, it embodies the spirit of its remarkable region, making each sip an invitation to explore the enchanting landscapes of New Mexico.

Tasting notes:


Apple Pie, Butter, Vanilla

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

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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