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Pinot Grigio

2021 New Mexico Pinot Grigio

St Clair Pinot Grigio from New Mexico offers a delightful experience with its vibrant white hue and refreshing profile. This wine features a light body, making it incredibly easy to enjoy. It presents mild acidity that adds a delicate brightness without overwhelming the palate. The fruit intensity is moderate, showcasing flavors of crisp green apple and zesty citrus that are both pleasing and approachable. With a well-balanced dryness, this Pinot Grigio pairs perfectly with seafood dishes or light salads, making it an excellent choice for warm-weather gatherings. Overall, St Clair Pinot Grigio is a charming and accessible wine that highlights the growing potential of New Mexico's wine region.

Tasting notes:


Pear, White Peach, Honeysuckle

Pear

Pear

White Peach

White Peach

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Pasta Primavera, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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