Road Trip: New Mexico
En route to Ruidoso While New Mexico may be known for its glorious landscapes and tasty green chile, New Mexican wine is not often a sommelier’s first recommendation. But Gruet‘s sparkling wines taste...
View ArticleSanta Fe’s Accidental Distillery
Colin Keegan in his downtown Santa Fe tasting room Colin Keegan, founder of Santa Fe Spirits, didn’t set out to be a distiller. He worked for years as an architect, and was working as such on a local...
View ArticlePostcard From New Mexico
Ponderosa Chardonnay Who knew New Mexican wines could be so delicious? I’ve tasted quite a few so far, and it hasn’t been a case of unearthing a few gems in a sea of mediocrity. The vast majority of...
View ArticleA New Home For Cabernet Franc?
Casa Rondeña The Bordeaux variety of Cabernet Franc, like Malbec, has long played second fiddle to its more glamorous blending partners of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Malbec, of course, emerged from...
View ArticleFavorite New Mexican Wines: Sparkling, White & Rosé
Casa Rondeña Since I suspect some have yet to be convinced of the potential of New Mexican wines, I wanted to highlight some of my favorites from my recent trip. Every wine I sampled was at least...
View ArticleFavorite New Mexican Wines: The Reds
It’s weeks now after my visit to New Mexico, and I still can’t get over the quality of the wines that the state now produces. I recently wrote about how New Mexico could be an ideal home for Cabernet...
View ArticleA Tasting At Dos Viejos
Some people have the impression that wine is a fancy beverage mostly just for snobs. A tasting at Dos Viejos, hidden away in the countryside just outside Tularosa, New Mexico, will quickly dispel any...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong With Wine Labels
On a recent trip to New Mexico, I made a point of returning to my favorite winery in the state, Casa Rondeña. I ordered a glass of Meritage in the tasting room, and a gentleman next to me asked how I...
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