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Ratafia

New Mexico White Blend

Dh Lescombes Ratafia is a delightful white blend from the picturesque winegrowing region of New Mexico. This wine captivates with its elegant body, striking a harmonious balance that makes it incredibly appealing. Its refreshing acidity adds a bright and uplifting quality, enhancing the overall mouthfeel and making each sip invigorating. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing lush flavors that evoke ripe stone fruit and hints of citrus, creating a vibrant tapestry of taste. With a pleasantly dry finish, this handcrafted wine embodies a well-structured character that is both inviting and sophisticated, perfect for a variety of occasions.

Tasting notes:


White Peach, Honey, Citrus Blossom

White Peach

White Peach

Honey

Honey

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

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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