Mar 02 2011
Welcome to Absolute Best Wines
Welcome to the Absolute Best Wines! We have created this website to introduce you to new wines, to talk about familiar wines, discuss wine auctions and to let you know about great wine paraphanalia, (such as wine coolers, wine racks, cork screws, glassware, aerators etc…)
We will give suggestions on what wines to choose to go with the food you are serving. We will give you ideas for wines to drink without food. We will give you selections for the absolute best wines to choose from for your special occasions! And share with you some of the best wines to pick from for everyday consumption.
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I found your website on stclairwinery.com and was interested in Southwestern wines. What information do you have on the grapes grown in New Mexico, or which varietals are available from NM?
Also, do you have any suggestions on which Southwestern wines pair well with specific foods, such as spicy and/or Mexican cuisine?
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Hi Bill from ABQ Restaurants,
Legend has it that the Franciscan Friars brought the grape vines to New Mexico that the
wine is made from still today. It is thought that the grapes have a European origin and
are the “Monica grape” that came from Spain. The wine industry began its inception in
New Mexico in the early 17th century, which makes it the oldest wine producing area in
Northern America. New Mexico has approximately 40 wineries. There are 127 different
wines and wine blends coming from this state.
Here is a short list of some of the types of grapes grown in New Mexico;
Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet
Franc, Merlot, Meritage, Malbec, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Port. There is a
winery that produces several different fruit wines as well.
One particularly nice bubbly is “Gruet Brut” with slight hint of apples and citrus.
The Gruet family hails from the champagne region of France and their award winning
sparkling wines are evidence of their expertise.
Given the Gruet winery’s great reputation I would try the Gruet 2007 Syrah to enjoy
with a spicy food or maybe a Casa Rondeña 2005 Meritage. The Meritage is described
as similar to a Bordeaux this particular Meritage Blend consists of 50% Merlot, 30%
Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blends can give a wine complexity,
balance and just generally make the wine more interesting. I may also consider a Malbec
which is referred to as being between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot.
I hope this has been helpful. Thank you for your post and please keep coming back for
more exciting news on wine. “Oogy Wawa!” To your health!
P.M.