2009 Award Winners

Limited Release Cabernet Franc

A dark, robust garnet-red seeps through the inkiness of the wine, with a heavy viscosity that alludes to the rich, thick mouth-feel of this wine. Its’ nose is full of dark black berries, currants and violet. The taste is structured, slightly reserved, and exhibits dark berries backing up leather and toast.

2009 Red Sweepstake award and best of class. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Limit 1 bottle per order

Limited Release Mourvèdre

This stunning wine is ruby red in color, the nose full and powerful with red berry, dark plum, vanilla and light hints of rosemary. The mouth feel is as rich as the flavor, filling your mouth with succulent dark berries and plum, subtle flavors of toast, pepper and wood, and a mild texture of earthiness.

2009 Gold Medal award. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

 Limit 2 bottles per order

St Clair Port 500ml

The color is a brilliant red and the nose is full of violets, black currant and pepper. The taste is warm and comforting, with sweet red and black raspberries with hints of dark chocolate, rich, ripe plum and white pepper, unfolding into buried undertones of stone fruits.

2009 Gold Medal award. San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

 

 

 
 

Our Red Wines

Plum Loco

The Taste of fresh fruit. This full body sweet red wine is a true delight of the land of enchantment. This is our best selling Red Wine in the state of New Mexico

2008 Silver Houston Wine Competition                       2007 Silver Houston Wine Competition                       2006 Bronze NM State Fair

Blue Teal
Rio Rojo

Rio Rojo is a special table wine created to accent Mexican food and other spicy foods. It is on the sweet side with lots of luscious fruit, low tannins and low acid. Great for summer sipping, too!

2005 Silver NM State Fair

Sweet Lucy

A light bodied, semi-sweet, very fruity red wine. Enjoy with Mexican food, especially green chile dishes, or try with Thai or Chinese dishes. Perfect for sipping on a hot New Mexico afternoon.

2006 Bronze NM State Fair

St Clair
Mimbres Red

.A delightful, sweet red wine that has become a particular New Mexico favorite. It has light tannins and is easy to drink with luscious, lingering berry flavors. Enjoy with spicy cuisine or with Pan-Asian foods.

2005 Bronze NM State Fair
 

St Clair
Nebbiolo

This temperamental grape provides an intense, powerful flavor to the palate. Medium in body and color with nice, fruity aromas and a spicy tannic finish. A wonderful wine to serve with game, fowl, polenta, or meat.

2007 Silver Taste of Taos 2006 Silver NM State Fair
 

Vignoble Charmont
Merlot

A delicious, very fruity Merlot with flavors of rich raspberries and notes of plum crafted in European old world style. Enjoy with BBQ, an afternoon nosh, cheeses, or as a smooth sipper.

 

St Clair
Cab-Zin

A perfect blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel grapes make this full-bodied red a true delight.
Experience the best of both worlds!

2008 Silver Southwest Wine Competition                     2007 Bronze Taste of Taos 2006 Silver NM State Fair
 

Blue Teal
Pinot Noir

A medium-bodied red wine with mingling hints of cherry, leather, pepper and earth.
Medium tannins with a lingering finish make it a perfect match for pheasant, venison or duck.

2008 Bronze Southwest Wine Competition                       2007 Bronze Taste of Taos

St Clair
Meritage

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot grapes. A full-bodied, premium oak aged with hints of cherry, black currant and dark berries with a smooth tanic structure. Try with pasta.

2008 Silver Southwest Wine Competition                     2007 Bronze Taste of Taos 2006 Silver West Coast Wine Competition
 

St Clair
Zinfandel

A wonderful character of dense, ripe berries, opulent texture and underlying spicy tannic structure. A perfect pair to pork tenderloin, rich cheeses and other red meat dishes

2009 Bronze San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2007 Silver Taste of Taos  2006 Silver Southwest Wine Competition
2006 Best of Class NM Wine Festival

Blue Teal
Shiraz

This full-bodied soft red has light tannins with hints of juicy black cherry. A wonderful compliment to a choice cut of grilled steak.
 
2008 Bronze Southwest Wine Competition                       2007 Gold Taste of Taos    2006 Silver New Mexico State Fair

DH Lescombes Syrah

Our DH Lescombes Syrah features a delightful nose of black pepper, cassis and cherry, while the palate will detect anise, fresh herbs, and black cherry, with a nice toasted oak finish.
2009 Silver San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition                   2007 Bronze Indy International Wine Competition
2007 Silver Taste of Taos

St Clair
 Reserve Merlot

A beautiful, deep ruby-colored wine with luscious raspberry, black current and black cherry flavors. Very smooth, rounded tannins that are pleasant to the mouth. Try with roast lamb, aged cheese, rib roast or venison.
2008 Silver New Mexico Wine Festival                    2007 Bronze Taste of Taos 2005 Gold NM State Fair
 

Ruby Cabernet

Experience flavors of tart blackberries, balanced tannins and subtle aromas of plum and spice. As a fine dining accompaniment, San Felipe Ruby Cabernet pairs well with pork, fine cheeses, Atlantic seafood and Asian cuisine.                 2009 Silver San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition   2008 Silver Southwest Wine Competition                       2007 Silver Taste of Taos

Blue Teal
Merlot

A Beautiful, deep ruby-colored wine with luscious raspberry, black currant, and black cherry flavors. Very smooth, rounded tannins. Try with roast lamb, aged cheese, rib roast or venison.
2007 Bronze Taste of Taos    2006 Silver Southwest Wine Competition
 

Blue Teal Cabernet

Lush ripe berry flavors enhanced by a light oak. Full-bodied, medium acid, and great tannins. Try with steak, prime rib, sausages, or pasta with red sauce.

2008 Bronze Houston International Wine Competition                       2007 Bronze Taste of Taos
2007 Best of Class Long Beach Grande Cru

DH Lescombes
Cabernet

A smooth and well balanced wine featuring subtle flavors of roasted coffee, black currant, black cherry, chocolate, and herb accents finishing with firm tannins. Perfect with beef, Pork, Lamb.
2008 Silver BWC               2007 Gold New World International Wine
2007 Best Red Wine NM Wine Festival

Le Choc Port

A smooth and rich dessert wine with delicious chocolate flavors and notes of dark ripe berries surrounded by an expuisitely unique character.

2006 Peoples Choice Albuquerque

DH Lescombes
Port

Simply stunning with its floral and berry flavors in a classy package. Its' sweetness smoothes the power of its underlying structure, feeling round and polished, It is full-bodied, sweet and very powerful.

2008 Silver TGIWJC         2007 Silver Taste of Taos 2006 Bronze NM State Fair
 

St Clair Port

An exceptional, fine tawny port, aged 10 years in oak casks. Elegant and smooth, combining delicate wood
notes and mellow fruit, it is bottled for immediate drinking. Excellent with soft cheeses such as brie; a superb dessert wine, especially with coffee or almonds.

2009 Gold SF Wine Comp
2007 Silver Taste of Taos

Chocolate D Vine

This indulgent red wine is accented with velvety rich mocha and dark chocolate flavors and a smooth, lingering hint of juicy, ripe, red raspberries. Served slightly chilled

2009 Silver Medal                San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition