Origin: Deming New Mexico
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Year: 2016
Alcohol: 15%
Price Point: $24
Year Reviewed: 2019
This late September harvested cab from Deming, NM is quite impressive. Aged in French oak for 24 months, I think you will be impressed by this 5th generation wine maker.
This winery, formally called St. Clair winery, is one of my most favorite places on earth. Take a look at these pictures under the Winery section of my website.
Deep ruby rich red color. The last drips from the bottle are rich and thick like drops of red blood. An amazing nose of Menthol, caramel, coco and smells I naturally get out of NM wines; Also get smells of Violets, gentle smokiness and cherry. On the palate you get some earthy strong tannin’s. I left this wine unrefrigerated and after 24 hours there was no degradation it it one bit. Some acidity, but balanced with nice tannins to the luscious long finish, CA cab drinkers……match this up against some of your favorites. New Mexico soil, climate and this amazing wine maker bottles this cab for around $24.00; you can’t beat that price for this amazing interesting complex cab.
Pair with rubbed meats, prime rib, other roasts, steak and ribeye and give me some chocolate mousse for dessert with this glass. New Mexico and this winery will continue to grow and be heard of around the US.