Once Upon A Time In Quarantine

New Mexico Riesling

Duke City Beaches Once Upon A Time In Quarantine is a delightful white Riesling from the captivating region of New Mexico. This wine offers a light body with refreshing acidity that dances on the palate. The fruit intensity shines through with a lovely balance of sweetness and zesty citrus notes, making it a perfect companion for warm afternoons or leisurely evenings. With a touch of New Mexico's unique terroir, each sip tells a story of sunny vineyards and cool desert breezes.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honey

Pairs well with:

Spicy Thai Curry, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Chicken with Peach Salsa

Region:

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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