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Oiu Chef

New Mexico Chenin Blanc

The Alta Marfa Oiu Chef is a delightful white wine crafted from Chenin Blanc grapes in the enchanting region of New Mexico. This wine embodies a light body that perfectly complements its mild acidity and medium fruit intensity. The Chenin Blanc varietal shines through, offering a refreshing and approachable experience. Sip on the Alta Marfa Oiu Chef and savor the unique terroir of New Mexico in every glass.

Tasting notes:


Apple Pie, Honey, Honeysuckle

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Honey

Honey

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Goat Cheese Salad

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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