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Reserve

2005 New Mexico Merlot

The St Clair Winery Reserve Merlot from the 2005 vintage is a striking red wine that beautifully showcases the potential of New Mexico's winegrowing region. This Merlot presents a full-bodied experience, enriched by pronounced fruit intensity that leads with luscious notes of ripe black cherries and plums. The wine’s acidity is high, providing a vibrant brightness that enhances its overall structure, making it both refreshing and mouthwatering. The tannins are notable yet elegantly integrated, lending a firm backbone to the wine while allowing the fruit flavors to shine. With its dry character, the St Clair Winery Reserve Merlot is a delightful choice for pairing with rich dishes or enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

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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