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Ruidoso Red

New Mexico Red Blend

The Willmon Vineyards Ruidoso Red is a captivating red blend hailing from the sun-drenched vineyards of New Mexico. This wine presents a beautiful, deep red hue that beckons you closer to experience its intriguing aromas. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied structure, perfectly balanced with a lively acidity that enhances its overall freshness. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing delightful notes of dark cherries and ripe plums that dance harmoniously with subtle hints of spice. Its tannins are medium, providing a soft and inviting mouthfeel that makes it incredibly approachable. This wine is dry, making it a versatile choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or enjoying on its own, ensuring every sip is a celebration of New Mexico’s winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

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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