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Reserve

2006 New Mexico Cabernet Franc

The St Clair Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc from the 2006 vintage is a captivating red wine that showcases the unique terroir of New Mexico. With a medium-bodied structure, this wine offers a delightful balance of brightness and depth, lending it an elegant character. The acidity is pronounced, contributing to the wine's liveliness and refreshing nature. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing alluring notes of dark berries and plums that intertwine with subtle hints of herbaceousness and spice. This Cabernet Franc presents medium tannins that provide a firm yet smooth mouthfeel, making it a versatile choice for food pairings. With a dry profile, it invites food-friendly options, enhancing the tasting experience with each sip. This wine stands as a testament to the quality of winemaking in New Mexico and delivers a memorable experience that wine enthusiasts will surely appreciate.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Earth

Earth

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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