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Meritage

New Mexico Red Blend

The St Clair Winery Meritage is a captivating red blend from the sun-drenched region of New Mexico, showcasing the unique terroir that the area has to offer. This wine features a medium body that invites exploration, with a vibrant acidity that adds a refreshing lift to each sip. Delightfully expressive, the fruit intensity reveals bright notes of dark berries and plum, harmoniously intertwined with subtle earthy undertones. A delightful interplay of tannins provides just the right amount of structure, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience. This wine is skillfully crafted to be dry, making it a fantastic companion to a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to rich pastas. The St Clair Winery Meritage embodies the spirit of New Mexico's winemaking, delivering a delightful and memorable tasting experience.

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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