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Muscat Canelli

2008 New Mexico Muscat

Blue Teal Vineyards Muscat Canelli is a delightful expression of the Muscat varietal hailing from the sun-kissed soils of New Mexico. This white wine captures the essence of its region with its graceful body and vibrant acidity, making it refreshing and enjoyable. The wine showcases a pronounced fruit intensity, revealing expressive notes of juicy peaches and fragrant flowers, which are characteristic of Muscat. Its delightful dryness adds to its allure, ensuring a balanced finish that invites another sip. Overall, this vintage offers a lovely example of how New Mexico's unique terroir influences the flavor profile, providing wine enthusiasts with a memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Peach

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Pairs well with:


Fresh Fruit, Spicy Shrimp, Indian and Thai Curry

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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