Caduceus Cellars

Merkin Vinyards Chupacabra Blanca Chenin Blanc Blend

8.818 ratings

8.95 pro ratings

New Mexico, USA

Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Tomato-Based, Salads & Greens, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Pate, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Oyster, Onion

Top Notes For

John Willison

8.8

Circus peanuts, lemon Pez, ripe citrus, decent acidity.

Jul 4th, 2020

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

It's a pretty interesting blend. All of the different components blend well together with good body and acidity. Soft peach and melon qualities on the nose that carry onto the palate. It tastes like a real wine, made with care, even if it isn't mind blowing. If it was a tool album, it would probably be 10,00 days. 26% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Gewarztraminer, 20% Riesling, 14% Chardonnay, 11% Chenin Blanc, and 3% Malvasia Bianca

Apr 4th, 2014

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.1

2011 Merkin Chupacabra Blanca from New Mexico. Floral aromas with peach skin, mandarin peel, honeysuckle, ginger spice, lush and round. Makes me think summer harvest in a glass. #wine #newmexico #chupacabra #caduceuscellars