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Pinot Gris Lescombes

2016 New Mexico Pinot Grigio

The Dh Lescombes Pinot Gris Lescombes is a delightful white wine from New Mexico that showcases the exceptional characteristics of the Pinot Grigio varietal. This vintage exudes a refreshing profile with a light body and crisp acidity, providing a mouthwatering experience that is both invigorating and harmonious. The wine presents prominent notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus, delivering a vibrant fruit intensity that captivates the palate. Its clean and dry finish makes it incredibly food-friendly, pairing beautifully with seafood dishes or light salads. Overall, this 2016 vintage is a brilliant expression of New Mexico's unique terroir, inviting wine lovers to savor its exquisite charm.

Tasting notes:

Pear, Honey, White Flowers

Pear

Honey

White Flowers

Pairs well with:

Ceviche, Pasta Primavera, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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