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Serenade

2006 New Mexico 87% Riesling, 13% Gewurztraminer

The Casa Rondena Winery Serenade is a delightful white wine that beautifully showcases the unique terroir of New Mexico. This vintage from 2006 features a captivating blend of primarily Riesling and a splash of Gewurztraminer, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The wine presents a medium body, offering a satisfying mouthfeel that is complemented by its bright acidity, which enhances its refreshing nature. Aromas of stone fruit and floral notes intertwine, while the fruit intensity remains prominently expressive, drawing you in with each sip. This off-dry wine features a delicate sweetness that is balanced by well-integrated acidity, making it an exceptional choice for a variety of occasions. Its elegant finish leaves a lingering impression, inviting you to explore the nuances of this exceptional blend.

Tasting notes:


Peach, Honey, Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Apricot

Apricot

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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