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Riesling

2021 New Mexico Riesling

The St Clair Riesling from the 2021 vintage is a delightful white wine hailing from the unique climate of New Mexico, an area known for its vibrant winegrowing potential. This Riesling exhibits a light-bodied character that is complemented by a high acidity, providing a refreshing and mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing enticing notes of stone fruit and citrus, which dance harmoniously on the palate. This lovely wine is bone dry, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of dishes. Its well-crafted profile reflects the exceptional terroir of New Mexico, inviting wine enthusiasts to savor its cheerful complexity.

Tasting notes:

Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Apricot

Honey

Pairs well with:

Fish Tacos, Spicy Shrimp, Indian and Thai Curry

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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