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Ollpheist

New Mexico Red Blend

Sheehan Winery's Ollpheist is an exquisite red blend that showcases the unique character of New Mexico's vineyards. This captivating wine presents a vibrant ruby color, enticing drinkers with its rich appearance. On the palate, it reveals a medium-bodied structure, offering a delightful balance between fruitiness and earthy undertones. The acidity is bright, providing freshness to each sip and enhancing its overall appeal. The tannins are notably firm, lending a supportive framework to this well-crafted blend. With fruit intensity that is prominent, this wine is characterized by luscious flavors of dark berries and subtle spiced notes, making it an exceptional companion for a variety of dishes. Ollpheist is a dry selection that invites exploration, perfectly reflecting the terroir of the region while delivering a 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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