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Wee Chef

New Mexico Chardonnay

Alta Marfa Wee Chef is a delightful Chardonnay from the scenic region of New Mexico. This white wine offers a lovely balance of body, acidity, fruit intensity, and dryness. The Chardonnay grapes used in this wine bring out a fresh and vibrant flavor profile that is perfect for any occasion. Whether paired with seafood dishes or enjoyed on its own, Alta Marfa Wee Chef is a true gem that captures the essence of the New Mexico terroir.

Tasting notes:

White Peach

Butter

Vanilla

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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