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Velvet Moon

2010 New Mexico Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Noisy Water Velvet Moon is a captivating red wine from New Mexico, showcasing a harmonious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This vintage from 2010 boasts a medium-bodied structure, offering a delightful balance of richness and elegance. Its acidity is bright and refreshing, adding vibrancy to the wine while enhancing its overall appeal. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious flavors of ripe blackberries, cherries, and subtle plum notes, which are elegantly complemented by hints of dark chocolate and spice. Tannins are notable yet refined, providing a soft grip that lingers gracefully on the palate. This wine presents a dry profile, making it a perfect companion for a variety of dishes, inviting you to savor every sip.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry, Blackberry, Baking Spice

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Pairs well with:

Herbed Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb, Roast Lamb

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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