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The Bishop's Lodge Vineyards

New Mexico Red Blend

Black Mesa Winery's The Bishop's Lodge Vineyards Red Blend captures the essence of New Mexico's unique terroir with its inviting red hue. This wine presents a medium-bodied profile, offering a harmonious balance of fruit intensity and vibrant acidity that enlivens the palate. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a firm yet smooth structure that enhances the wine's quality without overpowering its character. The blend showcases ripe berry flavors complemented by subtle spice, making it a delightful choice for gatherings or a cozy evening at home. With its refreshing nature, this red blend is undoubtedly food-friendly, elevating any culinary experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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