Noisy Water Winery

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.

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

March heralds the start of spring, leaving winter in the past, but not quite yet basking in the summer heat. What wine to drink at this time of the year? Not a heavy red, which warms cold, snowy days, but still not quite a crisp white to savor on summer evenings….

Montepulciano… few grape varietals evoke the romance of Italian wines, or inspire one to create a rich, poetic meal to share with friends and family. Well, feel free to tap your inner chef, we’ve got you covered on the wine!

Grown in southern New Mexico, Montepulciano is a harmonious balance of modern winemaking techniques with an overarching Old World theme. While many associate the name “Montepulciano” with a certain region in Italy and the wines that are produced there, Noisy Water has taken the namesake varietal and created a wine with a medium body (so as not to overwhelm the food with which it is served) and an explosive bouquet of sweet cherries, tobacco, and rich plum. Soft tannins and complex acidic notes make this wine as easy to drink on its own as with a meal.

Pair it with an Italian seafood dinner swimming in a rich tomato sauce or serve it with a lighter, grilled meal in the warmer months. It’s an excellent dry red for summer, not to heavy on tannins and with a bright, almost cranberry finish. Whenever you decide to open a bottle of Noisy Water’s Montepulciano, I guarantee it will make the moment memorable!
 

“In March, winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.”
— Jean Hersey

Notes from the Winemaker!

Happy March you wine lovers! The first month of Spring is here and the Earth is waking up from its long Winter nap. The month of March reminds us that new beginnings are in store, and soon we will witness the organic things around us bloom into life. This is also a great time of year to re-center and re-focus yourself while enjoying the warm sunshine. This month is all about fresh starts and new life, and we are right on time because the grapevines are about to bud after staying dormant all winter! 

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! 

The Season Of Bud Break 

March is the month when we typically see the vines bloom into life! As the season of Spring creeps in, the weather gradually gets warmer and the Earth starts to thaw, creating perfect conditions for little baby buds to begin the early stages of a grape's life.

Preparing the vineyard for new life is like preparing your home to bring home a newborn baby! Throughout the Winter we have improved our irrigation systems, ran soil tests, tuned up our farming equipment, and are currently pruning the vines to welcome the new buds back home. Doing these things helps us have a fresh start for the growing season and also encourages the buds to grow big and strong for a healthy harvest later in the year. 

🍇AT THE WINERY🍇

It's Bottling Season! Keep an eye out for new vintages as the wines are ready being bottled!

2018 Montepulciano

-Take 35% Off Full Cases-

& 20% Off Half Cases of Montepulciano all month long

🍷 INTRODUCING: 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 March 20th at the Enchanted Vine Barn in Ruidoso, NM where you will get early access and a sneak peak of our new vintage 2018 Curtain Call, plus we're pulling out an old one from the library for you to try!

Reserve your spot now!

There will be 5 reservation times available beginning at 11:30am, each limited to 6 participants.

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Gourmet Food of The Month:

What else is going on at Noisy?

• Feel free to come see us or to call in an order for pick up!

• If you are a local or visiting Ruidoso for Spring Break, join us at the Enchanted Vine Barn in Alto after a day on the mountain or to escape the hustle and bustle of Midtown!

• We have our farmers and craft market is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays at Enchanted Vine, browse with a glass in hand!

• Enchanted Vine and our tasting rooms across New Mexico are great cozy little getaways, and especially during ski season! Gather around fire pits and sip on some mulled wine or bundle up under the heated patio at our tasting rooms!

Enchanted Vine

492 Ft Stanton Rd

Alto, NM 88312