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Don’t know how Maynard does it but this is truly impressive. Italian style field blend that is plush and plummy on the palate with a fine, powdery tannin. Elegant, fun, and absurd.
Don’t know how Maynard does it but this is truly impressive. Italian style field blend that is plush and plummy on the palate with a fine, powdery tannin. Elegant, fun, and absurd.
Celebrating my 400th region on Delectable with a wine from New Mexico made by Merkin Vineyards owned by Rock Musician, Maynard Keenan who is also the Winemaker. I always thought that it would be too hot to make wine in NM but there is a large Diurnal Temperature variation with the desert influence. This wine had a strange oxidative note to begin with but after 2 hours had disappeared. Rustic notes of charcoal and a touch of wild strawberry. An eclectic Italian blend of Dolcetto Primitivo Refosco ( a new grape on me!), Sangiovese and Montepuliciano. Interesting.
Celebrating my 400th region on Delectable with a wine from New Mexico made by Merkin Vineyards owned by Rock Musician, Maynard Keenan who is also the Winemaker. I always thought that it would be too hot to make wine in NM but there is a large Diurnal Temperature variation with the desert influence. This wine had a strange oxidative note to begin with but after 2 hours had disappeared. Rustic notes of charcoal and a touch of wild strawberry. An eclectic Italian blend of Dolcetto Primitivo Refosco ( a new grape on me!), Sangiovese and Montepuliciano. Interesting.
Ever had a wine from NZ? New Mexico...that is! One if the biggest, baddest (good way) wines around. Changes every 5 minutes. Massive fruit, clay characters. Long, long finish without the inkiness. $28 - 92+ pts.
Ever had a wine from NZ? New Mexico...that is! One if the biggest, baddest (good way) wines around. Changes every 5 minutes. Massive fruit, clay characters. Long, long finish without the inkiness. $28 - 92+ pts.
Merkin?! Shinola?! A blend of 5 Italian grapes made in New Mexico?!?! None of these things would lead one to believe you're in for a good drink. But you are. Might be the most surprising wine ever. Delicious.
Merkin?! Shinola?! A blend of 5 Italian grapes made in New Mexico?!?! None of these things would lead one to believe you're in for a good drink. But you are. Might be the most surprising wine ever. Delicious.
Red/purple flower, dried rose petal, beautiful subtle floral notes, strawberry, raspberry, candies cherry, med body, not as heavy as 13.9 % on the label, med plus acidity, great wine.
Red/purple flower, dried rose petal, beautiful subtle floral notes, strawberry, raspberry, candies cherry, med body, not as heavy as 13.9 % on the label, med plus acidity, great wine.
Deep purple color with black and dark red fruit, leather, and subtle spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, easy, and delicious with wonderful acidity, youthful grippy tannins and blackberry, black cherry, and a bit of mineral flavors. Medium finish. Blend of Sangiovese, Refosco, Primitivo, Dolcetto sourced from Luna County, New Mexico fruit
Deep purple color with black and dark red fruit, leather, and subtle spice aromas. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, easy, and delicious with wonderful acidity, youthful grippy tannins and blackberry, black cherry, and a bit of mineral flavors. Medium finish. Blend of Sangiovese, Refosco, Primitivo, Dolcetto sourced from Luna County, New Mexico fruit
New Mexico, USA
