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bajamigo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
How about some recommendations of the New Mexican wines you tasted, and where to purchase them?! |
We had four varietals: the whites were
The two reds were:
The sauvignon blanc was outstanding. Perhaps our expectations were low because who ever heard of New Mexican wine, but this selection really stood on
its own. The "blue-winged olive" (not sure where that came from) was a fairly thin riesling-type wine, but drinkable.
The merlot was the evening's biggest surprise. It had a fruitiness you wouldn't expect from a fairly dull grape, and a great finish.
The blanco rojo was a good honest long flat red; probably would go great with pasta as well as traditional Mexican dishes.
I'm trying to get some info from my friend about availability, prices, etc. I'll be happy to let you know what I find out.
By way of background, here's what the blurb on the bottle says:
" 'Wines of the San Juan' is nestled in the heart of the San Juan River Valley in the beautiful Four Corners Region of Northwestern New Mexico. The
world-class tailwater fishery in the San Juan River below Navajo Dam provides a year-round, unequaled trophy trout habitat.
"Flyfishers know this Quality Water as a fishing paradise. A high desert at 5,600 feet, with long sunny days, cool nights, and deep sandy clay soil is
the combination providing a unique microclimate for producing rich and fruity wines.
"Come visit and explore the territory. Taste and experience our New Mexican wines in the rustic tasting room located 6 miles below Navajo Lake State
Park on Highway 511 at Turley.
"Contact us: winessanjuan@netscape.net."
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tripledigitken
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Bajamigo,
Thanks for the report. Not being a fan of Merlot either (before Sideways by the way) I'll look for the Sav Blanc.
I remember quite awhile ago reading about a White House dinner (not sure which Pres.) that NM wine was served and made a note to look for some. Have
tasted a glass or two while traveling in the 4 corners, nothing memorable. Have a suspicion that the really good stuff is very low production and
sucked up by top end restaurants.
Just read a review of a wine from Truth or Consequences....Gruet, that is putting out amazing Sparkling Wine. Will try to find it and report back.
Ken
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Gruet is an excellent sparkling wine! I worked at a high-end restaurant in Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz area and we served that as our house sparkling.
Highly recommended on this end.
Zac
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Bajamigo,
Thanks for the report. Not being a fan of Merlot either (before Sideways by the way) I'll look for the Sav Blanc.
I remember quite awhile ago reading about a White House dinner (not sure which Pres.) that NM wine was served and made a note to look for some. Have
tasted a glass or two while traveling in the 4 corners, nothing memorable. Have a suspicion that the really good stuff is very low production and
sucked up by top end restaurants.
Just read a review of a wine from Truth or Consequences....Gruet, that is putting out amazing Sparkling Wine. Will try to find it and report back.
Ken |
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tripledigitken
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Bajaboy,
Thanks for the confirmation, I'm on it!
Ken
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bajamigo, Thanks for the pictures and the party report. Good times! Good
folks!
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'Blue Winged Olive' is a type of dry fly used in flyfishing. The San Juan River is one of THE rivers flyfisherfolks go to - I've not made the
pilgramage myself as I don't have a (insert rant on a**hole fly fishers who fist look at your vest, shirt, waders, rod, reel, boots and if you don't
look like you just stepped out of an Orvis catalog won't talk to you).
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bajamigo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
'Blue Winged Olive' is a type of dry fly used in flyfishing. The San Juan River is one of THE rivers flyfisherfolks go to - I've not made the
pilgramage myself as I don't have a (insert rant on a**hole fly fishers who fist look at your vest, shirt, waders, rod, reel, boots and if you don't
look like you just stepped out of an Orvis catalog won't talk to you). |
Thanks for the education, Santiago!
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Bunch of winos...
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lol...oh yeah...the uuuummm....coca cola was really good also!!!
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Si Chuey...
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Notice that Juan is the only one drinking beer? Smart man.
Barb
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Juan is a true man.......always drinks the very best...TECATE !!!
( as do I )
[Edited on 8-6-2008 by jorgie]
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Ken - we go wino touring in NM
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
Bajaboy,
Thanks for the confirmation, I'm on it!
Ken |
every year. the event to hit is the Bernalillo wine fest 30 north of ABQ at the county fair grounds each labor day weekend. NM has 3 major growing
areas, 2 north and 1 south all vicinity of the Rio Grande and tributaries north of Sante Fe and south to Las Cruces. the state and growers assoc have
excellent web sites.
now the bad news - the wine is never consistent year to year. sometimes it can be good and often VERY mediocre against price.
the festival is a blast tho and there are several dozen exhibitors giving lotsa samples. Case lots can be had cheaper at the festival than at the
tasting rooms.
i once got a case at Black Mountain north of Santa Fe and shelved it in my cellar. it was spectacular at the room. by the time i got back into it ,
all 12 had corked! and at $12 each i was fairly torqued.
proceed with caution on NM wines is my opinion.
of note - the 1st wines planted in N. America were by padres in 1500s in NM geographically. this is publicized on the wine growers websites.
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