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Quatro

2013 New Mexico Cabernet Sauvignon

The Willmon Quatro, a Cabernet Sauvignon from New Mexico's unique winegrowing region, is a delightful red that showcases the potential of this emerging area. With a rich and full-bodied character, it envelops the palate with its vibrant and pronounced fruit intensity, highlighting notes of blackcurrant and dark cherries. The acidity is refreshingly high, providing a lovely brightness that balances the wine's lushness. Tannins are notable and structured, adding depth and a satisfying grip to the overall experience. This wine is dry, allowing the complex flavors to shine through and making it a perfect complement to a hearty meal or a cozy evening by the fire. The 2013 vintage is a testament to the skillful craftsmanship that has earned recognition for New Mexico's wineries.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Black Cherry, Oak

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Oak

Oak

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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