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Velarde

2010 New Mexico Riesling

The Black Mesa Velarde is a delightful Riesling from New Mexico's unique winegrowing region. This 2010 vintage showcases a beautifully bright white hue, inviting you to discover its layers of flavor. The wine offers a refreshing balance of crisp acidity and prominent fruit intensity, delivering notes of lively green apple and juicy peach. With its pronounced dryness and food-friendly character, this Riesling pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or quiet evenings alike. Its enchanting aroma and flavor profile reflect the vibrant terroir of New Mexico, showcasing the region's ability to produce exceptional wines full of character.

Tasting notes:

Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Apricot

Honey

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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