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Smuggler

2024 New Mexico Gewurztraminer

Black's Smuggler Smuggler is a delightful 2024 Gewurztraminer from the enchanting region of New Mexico. This white wine exudes a vibrant personality, showcasing a medium-bodied profile complemented by a refreshing brightness that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing luscious flavors of lychee and rose petal, harmoniously intertwined with subtle hints of spice that add complexity. Its high acidity enhances the overall experience, providing a mouthwatering finish that leaves you craving more. With its easygoing nature, this Gewurztraminer is incredibly food-friendly, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dishes, from spicy Asian cuisine to light summer salads.

Tasting notes:


Lychee, Honeysuckle, Apricot

Lychee

Lychee

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

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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