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In 1629, Franciscan friar Fray Gracia de Zuniga and Antonio de Arteaga, a Capuchin monk, planted the Mission grape along the shores of the Rio Grande, making New Mexico the first grape-growing state in America. By 1880, there were over 3,000 read more...acres under vine, producing more than one million gallons of wine. New Mexico would have ranked fifth in American wine production at that time. However, within a decade the Rio Grande began to overflow, with groundwater often reaching the soil’s surface, turning the land into swamp. Grapevines rotted in the ground. By 1900, wine production was three percent of what it had been only 20 years before. The second American wine revolution began in New Mexico in 1978, when a major, government-sponsored study encouraged vignerons to plant French hybrids. Today, the state has three approved viticultural areas and over 20 wineries, with both hybrids and an abundant amount of quality vinifera plantings. The high desert climate, with hot days and cool nights, makes this a quality winegrowing region with a promising future.    (hide)

italics reviewed Casa Rondena Winery Meritage Red 2005:

November 2009

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Casa Rondena Winery Meritage Red 2005

Starting at $23^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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chadrich wrote in the forum topic: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain

November 2009

chadrich

I'll second the recommendation of New Mexico's Gruet. And I'll throw in Mountain Dome from Washington State. They make a Brut and a Rose in the traditional Méthode Champenoise.

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D9sus4 wrote in the forum topic: Good sparkling wines not from France, Italy or Spain

November 2009

D9sus4

For starters, you left out Korbel in Guerneville, CA which has been around ... NM. You read right, New Mexico. Their regular Blanc de Noirs and Brut Champagnes are very pleasant and easily on a par with Ferrer and...

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jrgumby reviewed Blackstone Winery Merlot 2005:

October 2009

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Blackberry, cherry, and some oak delivered pretty smooth and drinkably. It's a decent wine, but nothing exceptional. I feel like it gets a little overrated as a value wine, but you could do a whole lot worse. I'd say...

Blackstone Winery Merlot 2005

Starting at $13^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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DickWeit reviewed Kris Pinot Grigio NV:

September 2009

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Kris Pinot Grigio NV

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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Degrandcru wrote in the forum topic: The new wines of Baja California

September 2009

Degrandcru

Eduardo, living in Mexico Baja Californian wines are one of my first choices. The wines from the region won many international prices lately and the quality increases constantly. Some of my favourites: - Villa Montefiori...

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jobgem reviewed Heart of The Desert Muscat NV:

September 2009

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This is a very nice Muscat. Sweet, mellow and smooth. Not too acidic or sickening sweet as some tend to be. Definately worth trying.

Heart of The Desert Muscat NV

Starting at $10^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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jobgem reviewed Wines of The San Juan Girls-Are-Meaner NV:

September 2009

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Wines of The San Juan Girls-Are-Meaner NV

Starting at $13^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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xneurospasta reviewed Gruet Brut New Mexico NV:

September 2009

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Great value from Albuquerque... crisp with ultra-fine bubbles. Gruet is a beautiful winery worth supporting. http://is.gd/2Vz8s

Gruet Brut New Mexico NV

Starting at $11^.97 Snoothrank: 3/5

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basilwino reviewed Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2002:

August 2009

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Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Starting at $20^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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