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Noisy Water Winery

Hannah Perry
 
April 7, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇Do you collect your wine corks? Here are ways to use them: 🍇

 

There is nothing more satisfying than the sound of popping open a bottle of wine-and that's largely due to the cork bottle stopper! Cork maintains the quality of wine, as the material of cork does not taint the wine. Cork allows less than one milligram of oxygen to enter the bottle on a yearly basis and is the perfect way to seal a bottle shut. 

 

Humans didn't start using cork for this function until the 16h century and before that, cork was used for many different things. In the Mediterranean, cork was used in fishing nets and in boats, the ancient Greeks used cork in their sandals because it acts as a natural shock absorber, the Romans had plenty of uses for cork as well, including construction material, beehives, and floatation devices. 

 

Cork actually comes from the bark of a type of oak tree known as Quercus suber. The trees are not properly viable for cork production until they are between 15 to 25 years of age and once grown, the bark is stripped from the trees. This harvesting process does not injure the trees, as the bark regrows and continues its growth after harvest.

 

Harvesting from the Earth is the foundation of our business, and we understand that to take from the Earth, we have to give. Cork is a naturally occurring material and is completely biodegradable! While collecting corks in a jar is cute, there are plenty of ways to recycle your corks into eco-friendly and functional tools:

 
 
 

Mini Stamps

 

Use them to make thank-you cards, wrapping paper, or personalized stationery.

 

 

 

If you’re just not feelin’ crafty, there’s still something you can do with your used corks – take them to a local recycling location! Wine corks can be recycled and used in a variety of materials including flooring tiles, insulation, automotive parts, and sports equipment.

 

jump into spring with some of our warm-weather favs:

Jo Mamma's Sweet Rose

Pairing:

Veggie skewers on the barbecue, salmon, spinach salad, strawberries and peaches

$20.00
 
 
Zia Chardonnay

Pairing:

Shellfish, cream-based pasta, fresh fruit salad, picnic baskets and movies with popcorn!

$22.00
 
 
Unbearably Good

Pairing:

The wilderness, wildberries, camping, and any good adventure!

 

$18.00
 
 
Time Posted: Apr 7, 2021 at 9:58 AM Permalink to Wine Geek Wednesday Permalink
Sam Freed
 
April 4, 2021 | Sam Freed

Happy Easter!

 
 

HAPPY EASTER!

 

Continue searching for all 6 eggs on our website containing hidden treasures and discounts!

 

Need a hint?

Green Egg - we have feet, websites have what?

Red & Orange Egg - Don't forget to log in!

Blue Egg - where can you learn more about Noisy Water

Yellow Egg - Have you heard about our wine club?

Pink Egg - Join the Noisy Community

 

Plus were offering up a barrel tasting for 4 with the winemakers (over $300 value)!

 

Anyone who makes a purchase of $500 or more online, now through Easter Monday is automatically entered to win this one of kind experience!

 

All easter egg discounts can be combined, plus $1 Shipping applies on all orders over $75!

 
 
Time Posted: Apr 4, 2021 at 9:49 AM Permalink to Happy Easter! Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
April 1, 2021 | Hannah Perry

April Newsletter

 
 
 
 
 

Happy April you wine lovers! This month is great for embracing environmentally friendly practices and sustainable farming, as our family comes from a long line of farmers that have always believed that if you love the land, it will love you back. Our love of the land influences everything we do and our environmental conservancy led us to embrace sustainable farming early on. Over the years, we've experimented with rootstocks, trellising systems, viticulture techniques and are constantly adapting to the harsh and unpredictable desert climate of our vineyards. All of these things put together set us up to make the best possible quality wine possible. April is the season of getting to witness the beginning of new life, as our vineyard emerges into bud break, marking the start of a bountiful growing season that largely depends on the methods and practices that we utilize.

 

This month's newsletter gives you a sneak peek into what happens behind the scenes at Noisy, and is packed full of information about featured products, events and what's to come! 

 

An Emergence of Life 

It is official, bud break has arrived! The season of Spring is officially here and the weather is getting warmer every day, creating perfect conditions for little baby buds to begin the early stages of a grape's life. Life on a New Mexican vineyard in the middle of the desert can be tumultuous on the vines and NM is prone to drastic weather changes overnight, so we are always on alert for a late season freeze that could significantly alter the growing course of the grapes! As soon as bud break occurs, the need to protect the young shoots from the deadly frost becomes a critical focus.

 

Vineyard farming is a type of farming that utilizes an older, and even ancient way of growing

 

 These methods are also sustainable and eco-conscious! We get back to the roots of winemaking in our farming practices, as this is what influences the production of a high quality wine. Here is what we do to ensure this:

 

1. Build healthy soil: Making sure our soil is rich in microorganisms and organic matter that nourish the plant

2. Conserving water & biodiversity: We use drip irrigation to carefully control our water usage, and this encourages healthy flora that improves the habitat overall.

3. Controlling vineyard pests naturally: Thankfully Engle isn't prone to too many pests, but we do have an abundance of tarantula hawks that have to be controlled. We use owl and bird boxes to manage and you will never find any sprayed pesticides in the vineyard. Neem oil has also proven to be effective in keeping small insects away from our vines!

 

 
Wine Of The Month:

2019 Skin-Fermented Chardonnay

Also known as skin-contact chardonnay, skin-fermented chardonnay, amber chardonnay, or orange chardonnay - is a type of wine made from white wine grapes where the grape skins are not removed, as is typical in white wine production, but stay in contact with the juice for days or even months. 

$30.00  $33.00
 

-Take 35% Off Full Cases-

& 20% Off Half Cases of 2019 Skin-Fermented Chardonnay all month long

 
 

🍷 IT'S TIME FOR WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 🍷

Come hang out with us at any of the Tasting Rooms every Wednesday and get:

 

WINE CLUB MEMBER PARTY!

 

Sign up now to receive exclusive access to a WINE CLUB PARTY on Saturday April 24th at the Enchanted Vine Bridal Suite in Alto, NM where you will get early access and a sneak peak of two never released white wines! There will be one sweet wine and one dry!

Reserve your spot now!

There will be 5 reservation times available beginning at 11:30am, each limited to 12 participants

 

Reservations are first come first serve and limited to 4 people per wine club membership. Log In to your club member account to make reservation
 

 

Not A Member? Join Today!

 

Gourmet Food of The Month:

Balsamic Tomato Bread Dipping Blend

This perfect blend of savory spices makes a great addition to your favorite artisan breads, as it is fresh, garden-like and reminds us of Spring! Simply mix this blend with your favorite Noisy Water Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar, adding just enough to taste. You may also enjoy drizzling your favorite blend atop cooked vegetables, chicken, or fish for a delightfully gourmet experience.

$13.95
 

What else is going on at Noisy?

  • Easter weekend is fast approaching! Be sure to visit the tasting rooms for holiday specials! Plus we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Virtual Easter Egg Hunt! Details to come!

 

  • Live Music every weekend at Enchante Vine and join our farmers and craft market, open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays at Enchanted Vine, browse with a glass in hand!

 

  • Enjoy the warmer weather all month on our patios!

 

Enchanted Vine

492 Ft Stanton Rd

Alto, NM 88312

 
Time Posted: Apr 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM Permalink to April Newsletter Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
March 31, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇Montepulciano 101🍇

 

Montepulciano is a medium bodied red wine grape that originated in the Montepulciano region of central Italy. This wine has bigger and bolder tannins than you would expect based on the color, and has robust dark fruit notes. 

 

The 2018 Montepulciano is our wine of the month this March, and captures a harmonious balance of modern winemaking techniques with an overarching Old World theme.

 

ENDS TODAY 3/31!

 BUY 6 OR MORE AND GET 20% OFF

OR BUY 12 OR MORE AND GET 35% OFF

 
 
2018 Montepulciano

 

 

This is a unique varietal, as not a lot of this varietal is grown in America. All of the fruit harvested for the 2018 Montepulciano is harvested right here in New Mexico. 

$42.00
 
 
 
Time Posted: Mar 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM Permalink to Wine Geek Wednesday Permalink
Amy Bennett
 
March 29, 2021 | Amy Bennett

Wine Of The Week - Jo Mamma's Very Berry Good

 

If you like sweet wines… if you love luscious, juicy berries… if you crave the comfort of a rich berry cobbler… Noisy Water Winery has just the thing for you!

 

Jo Mamma’s Very Berry Good is one of the newest additions to the Noisy Water Winery line of Jo Mamma’s sweet table wines. Similar to our flagship sweet red, Jo Mamma’s Red, Very Berry Good lives up to its name with a nose of rich, dark berries and a sweet, medium bodied finish.

Jo Mamma’s Very Berry Good has done a “berry” good job of coaxing the sweetness of the grapes and creating a wine that is both fruity and complex, a hint of spiciness at the finish that makes it a perfect wine to pair with a cheese platter, fresh fruits, even summer salads ranging from pasta to chicken to fruit.

 
Jo Mamma's Very Berry Good

Medium-body with blackberry, raspberry, blueberry and strawberry galore!

$20.00
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Pop the cork and inhale the aromas of summer berries and the promise of bright summer days… then pour yourself a glass and taste how “berry” good life can be!

 

“I love berries! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, anything with an ‘errie’ in it”
— Jordin Sparks, “American Idol” winner and songwriter

 

Notes from the Winemaker!

 
Time Posted: Mar 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM Permalink to Wine Of The Week - Jo Mamma's Very Berry Good Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
March 26, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Team Favorites

 
 

 Featuring Kyle And His Favorite Wine 

Kyle works at our wine production facility on our Cellar Rat Team helping oversee and ensuring all operations are completed properly and quickly. Aside from other winery tasks, he repairs any of our equipment that needs attention, definitely a jack of all trades and a great asset to our team. 

 

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 year old daughter, grabbing a beer with friends, riding his bike, and helping our winery be more productive and efficient. He describes our company culture as "eccentric, challenging and amusing!"

 

2018 Aglianico

Kyle's favorite wine is the Aglianico. Since he works in the production side of things, he has first hand experience and gets to witness the process up close! He says this wine tasted great right out of the barrel and that after each filtration, it only became more beautiful.

 

"Each day, we would gently caress the tank and softly whisper "good morning". Then follow up by playing soft, delightful music so we would not upset the molecules. No rock music was allowed to play during this time." -Kyle

 

At first taste you are hit with cherries, followed by a perfect blend of tannins and acidity, then a smooth finish with a hint of dark chocolate that makes you go back for another sip.

  $42.00
 

PAIRING AGLIANICO

Kyle enjoys pairing this wine with steak, fajitas, smoked gouda cheese or dark chocolate and likes to drink this wine with a cigar and friends around a fire. 

3 OTHER WINES KYLE RECOMMENDS:


Cheers!

 

 
Time Posted: Mar 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM Permalink to Team Favorites Permalink
Amy Bennett
 
March 23, 2021 | Amy Bennett

Wine Of The Week - 2019 Chenin Blanc

When Noisy Water Winery acquired the Forbidden Desert Vineyard in Engle, New Mexico, it also acquired a treasure trove of “old vines”, some of them 30 years old. Among these are the vines that produce Chenin Blanc and, as a result, some of our first proprietary wines!

Chenin Blanc is a grape from the Loire Valley of France and is versatile enough to be used to make sparkling wines as well as sweet dessert wines. The natural vigor of the grapes can produce wines that are bland and neutral if not controlled by a loving “grape whisperer” who can draw out the right balance of acidity and fruitiness to create a wine that is both memorable and easy to drink.

 
2019 Chenin Blanc

Working with a varietal that is done quite differently all over the world, we wanted to put a modern spin on this classic varietal

$24.00
 

We took our grapes and created a crisp, dry white wine with deep citrus notes and subtle touches of sweetness. Tart pear, honeydew melon, persimmon, and nuances of lemon verbena lead into a bold, citrus body and finish… perfect to pair with rich, buttery seafood dishes and sunny days that culminate in warm evenings.


So pour a glass of Chenin Blanc and look forward to summer days!
 

 

“It’s hard not to love Chenin Blanc.”
— Madeline Puckette, Wine Folly

 
Time Posted: Mar 23, 2021 at 11:42 AM Permalink to Wine Of The Week - 2019 Chenin Blanc Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
March 17, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇St. Patrick's Day & Wine🍇

 

 St. Patrick's Day is a global celebration of Irish culture and originally was celebrated to honor Saint Patrick on the anniversary of his death. In the 1oth century, the Irish people held a great feast where they honored St. Patrick by dedicating a toast to him. This is where the association of enjoying a spirit on St Patrick's Day came from! Fast forward hundreds of years later, and the holiday is celebrated everywhere. Ireland is not known for the production of wine, but the Irish have a long history of drinking imported wine, especially from Bordeaux. In the eighteenth century, a number of Irish immigrants even moved to Bordeaux to produce wine! 

 

Why Is Green The Color of St. Patrick's Day?

Leprechauns are the reason you're supposed to wear green on St. Patrick's Day, or you risk getting pinched! The tradition is tied to folklore that says wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns, which like to pinch anyone they can see.

 

 

🍀Don't miss out on these Lucky St. Patrick's Day Savings! 🍀

 

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2019 Nuevo Verde

Vinho Verde refers to Portuguese wine that translates as "young wine". Typically released three to six months after the grapes are harvested, which can be red, white or rose. Nuevo Verde is our homage to the great Vinho Verdes of Portugal with our own NWW New Mexican twist.

$27.00   $17.00
 
2018 Besito Caliente Green Chile Wine

We take our chile seriously in New Mexico - enough to put it in everything, including this BEST SELLING wine! Our unique New Mexican inspired Green Chile Wine is an off-dry white wine made with Hatch Green Chile.  A great compliment to any Mexican dish or party looking for a kick, think a spicy little semi-sweet kiss! 

$20.00   $17.00
 

In Town? Stop by the Tasting Room!

 
 
 
Time Posted: Mar 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM Permalink to Wine Geek Wednesday Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
March 12, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Team Favorites

 
 

 Featuring Ruby And Her Favorite Wine 

 
 

Today we are shining the spotlight on Ruby, who is one of our wine-tenders at the Noisy Water location in Ruidoso. Ruby feels right at home in the quiet mountains of Ruidoso, as she enjoys hiking, spending time lounging at the lake and wine tasting in her free time-you could say she does love her job. Ruby's favorite wine is our 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir for its cherry/jammy notes and the smooth vanilla/dry finish! This is one of the reds that converted her to enjoy a dry red and appreciate the beauty that they hold. 

 
 

PAIRING RESERVE PINOT NOIR

Ruby enjoys pairing the 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir with a sharp asiago cheese and habanero stuffed olives. She recommends taking a bubble bath while sipping on the Reserve Pinot Noir or serving the wine at girls night or any gathering, as this wine is a crowd pleaser!

 
2019 Reserve Pinot Noir

Expansive cherries with a backbone of dark fruit, perfectly married into a  jammy vanilla tannic finish.

  $35.00
 

OTHER WINES THAT RUBY RECOMMENDS:


Cheers!

 

 
Time Posted: Mar 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM Permalink to Team Favorites Permalink
Hannah Perry
 
March 10, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇What Are Wine Lees?🍇

 

If you have ever been surprised by the aroma of freshly baked bread in your glass of champagne, then you have found the "Suhr Lee" or lees, as we like to call it.

 

The term Suhr Lee refers to a specific aging technique: lees contact. Lees are the by product of the cellular self-destruction of yeast cells, called "autolysis." This leaves dead yeast particles that settle at the bottom of a tank! Our wines rest and age on the lees for a bit and then are racked, or separated, only leaving a small amount of lees in the wine itself. So why do we leave any lees behind at all? Because doing so can create rich complex flavors to a wine and can even improve the texture. 

 

🍀Did you know that finding lees particles at the bottom of your wine glass is an omen of good luck? 🍀

 
Bottled Chemistry

 

Lees are perfectly safe to consume and  are especially beneficial in white and sparkling wines, as they soften the tannins and enrich the flavors of the wine.

 

White and sparkling wines aged on lees are often described as creamier, richer, fuller-bodied, or with greater depth and complexity of flavor.

 

Red wines aged on lees are often described as rich, oaky with pronounced dark fruit and even spice flavors.

 

 

How Processing Wine and Lees Work Together:

 

Check out a few if our unique wines aged on the lucky lees:

 

2018 Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

 

Oak aging and Chardonnay go hand in hand, as lees aging in oak barrels will diffuse additional aroma compounds from the wood, including sweet, caramel-like notes, smoke-like flavors, clove flavors, and vanilla.

 

Due to chardonnay's neutrality and hardiness, it makes for a perfect canvas to impart the flavors and textures that lees creates in a wine.

$27.00
 

2018 Dirty

The 2018 Dirty is unique when it comes to lees particles, as this wine is not fully filtered. Instead of filtering out the yeast immediately, the wine simply rests for a longer time (no shaking or moving the tanks!). This naturally settles yeast particles through gravity. After this point, the wine gets racked from the lees. 

 

Because of its less filtered quality, the body of the wine improves, and the small presence of lees particles only make it that much better.

$38.00
 
Time Posted: Mar 10, 2021 at 9:29 AM Permalink to Wine Geek Wednesday Permalink


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