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Orale

New Mexico Chardonnay

Duke City Beaches Orale Chardonnay from New Mexico showcases a vibrant and refreshing white wine experience. The Chardonnay grape variety expresses itself beautifully in this New Mexican terroir, offering a delightful balance of flavors. The wine presents a delightful medium body, with a perfect harmony of acidity and fruit intensity. Notes of ripe tropical fruits mingle with a crisp, mouthwatering acidity, making each sip a true delight. The dry finish of the wine adds to its elegant character, making it a perfect companion for sunny days and leisurely gatherings by the beach.

Tasting notes:


Butter, Peach, Vanilla

Butter

Butter

Peach

Peach

Vanilla

Vanilla

Pairs well with:


Grilled Fish, Roasted Salmon, Seared Salmon

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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