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Hannah Perry
 
June 4, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Team Favorites

 
 

Featuring Hope and Her Current Favorite Wine 

Hope just finished out her first year of wine tending at the tasting room in Ruidoso and says her favorite part about serving wine in the pines is getting to meet people from all walks of life with different backgrounds and from different places. 

 

"There truly is a wine for everyone at Noisy, and we like to think of wine as a common ground that brings people together to connect-no matter the differences!"

 

 When Hope is away from the wine bar, she soaks up the beautiful nature that Ruidoso is surrounded by and goes on nature walks through the forest and occasionally fishes at one of Ruidoso's local lakes. 

 

Read more on Hope's favorite wine and her recommendations for pairing! ⬇
 

🐻UNBEARABLY GOOD🐻

sweet strawberry • subtle spice • ripe blackberry

Hope's current favorite wine in the Unbearably Good. Her favorite quality of this semi-sweet red is its aromas of sweet strawberry and cherry, and its hint of spice on the mid palate making each sip refreshingly balanced.

 
Unbearably Good

This red wine is not too sweet, not too dry, but just right! The name of the wine serves as a cute little sentiment to our hometown, as Ruidoso is known for it's bear sightings- particularly the baby bear cubs running around town each spring! 
  $18.00
 

PAIRING UNBEARABLY GOOD:

Hope recommends pairing Unbearably Good in the spring with freshly picked wild berries or a nice soft cheese-great for sitting around a campfire with friends and family!

3 OTHER WINES HOPE RECOMMENDS:
2018 Big Legs Red

$24.00
 
2019 Bearly Legal

$20.00
 
2019 Black Muscat

$24.00
 
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Hannah Perry
 
June 2, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇 Yeast: Why it's Essential to the Winemaking Process 🍇
 

Yeasts are single-celled fungal organisms. Without them, there would be no alcohol. Not wine, nor beer, or any spirits distilled from various fermented carbohydrates. Yeast converts sugars into alcohol, which creates carbon dioxide and heat. This is how the dough in bread rises, how malted grain turns into beer and grapes turns into wine.

So how does it work?

 

Yeast cells cozy up in warm temperatures and a sugary environment that’s not too acidic. Not too cold, nor too sour, but just right.  Apart from sugar, yeasts also need nutrients like nitrogen and vitamins. As long as these conditions are met, yeasts will ferment fresh grapes into delicious wine.
 

2019 Wild Ferment Old Vine Pinot Noir

Winemakers add yeast to most wines to emphasize aromas or flavors, but natural fermentation can also occur. That's exactly what occurred in the 2019 Wild Ferment Old Vine Pinot Noir! Left to its own devices, the crushed grapes will start to ferment due to natural yeasts present on grape skins and in the winery. This style of winemaking can be traced back to 400 years ago, making this bottle wise in its years. Notes of bright strawberry and blackberry are complimented with nuances of fig leaving you with a fruit forward satisfying finish.
$42.00
 
 

More Dry Red Wine For The Season
2017 Sangiovese
$22.00   $18.00
 
 
2017 Zinfandel
$30.00
 
 
2018 Dolcetto
$35.00
 
 
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Hannah Perry
 
June 1, 2021 | Hannah Perry

June Newsletter

 
 
 

June is officially here and that means warm days, rainy afternoons, and cool evenings! Our Engle Vineyard is weathered and tough in its years, and it soaks up the warm sun gladly. Some even say that the dry desert climate is what makes our grapes so unique and authentic. As the grapes continue to grow, the team is working on improvements and experimentation in the farming side of things! We planted 3,000 new vines in Engle to introduce new varietals we can grow and hopefully enjoy in a few years! Some of these new vines were planted with different root stocks, to see if they are even more drought tolerant and cold resistant. 

 

Another project in the vineyard we are working on is inoculating the new vines with mycorrhizae, a fungus which grows in association with the roots of a plant in a symbiotic relationship, to help colonize good bacteria in the soil at the root zone. In other news, when the vines start to grow, the deer and antelope take that as a dinner invitation and munch on the leaves like its their own salad bar. 

 

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! 
 

N∙E∙W   L∙O∙C∙A∙T∙I∙O∙N

Over the summer, we have taken on the project of opening up a brand new tasting room in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Located in the Don Luis Plaza of Old Town, history and tradition define the culture that is so prominent here, and we are so excited to be a part of it. 

 

The projected opening date is by the end of this summer!

Old Town was established in 1706, when a group of Spanish families settled here. The settlers organized their new town in the traditional Spanish colonial way, with a central plaza anchored by a church. The area has survived for centuries, and we are part of a team organized in an effort to revitalize Old Town, making it grand destination for tourists and locals alike, while preserving the special history that defines our culture to this day.
 
 
Wine Of The Month:
 

2019 Chenin Blanc

tart pear • honeydew melon • lemon verbena

This crisp and light-bodied varietal takes a modern spin as these grapes produce a very lean, minerally style Chenin Blanc that pairs perfectly with a relaxing and warm afternoon. This aromatic classic presents sweet honey and zingy peach scents as flavors of tart pear, honeydew melon and lemon verbena dance their way through a bold citrus body and finish.
$24.00
 

-Take 35% Off Full Cases-

& 20% Off Half Cases of 2019 Chenin Blanc all month long
 

OVER $120 IN SAVINGS
 

🍷 IT'S TIME FOR WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS 🍷

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

 

• Free taste of the Wine of the Month

• 20% Off your bill

• $3 Pints of Cider

• $6 Glasses of wine
 
 

WINE CLUB MEMBER PARTY!

 

Reserve your spot now for our next wine release and Club Member Party on June 19th at Enchanted Vine!

We're very excited to introduce this new wine that we have collaborated along with Old Barrel Tea Co.! 

The event will run from 4-7pm and each membership is able to make 4 reservations! 

Make your reservation, and join us and the team from OBTC! 
 

BECOME A CLUB MEMBER TODAY

We offer various levels of memberships to our wine clubs: 

  • Taste of NM Wine Club
  • Taste of NM Wine & Cheese Club
  • Taste of NM Gourmet Club

The Perks:

Exclusive access to wines and events

Discounts on every single wine purchase!

Complimentary tastings daily
 
 

Gourmet Food of The Month:

Blood Orange Olive Oil

This cold-pressed olive oil is infused with blood oranges for an added citrus kick and is perfect to pair with the wine of the month, the 2019 Chenin Blanc. It's light hint of fruit makes it perfect to use in the warm summertime!

Unique Uses: Brownies, German chocolate cake, mandarin orange salad, baking, waffle & pancake batters
$7.50
 

What else is going on at Noisy?

 

This Father's Day we are offering free tastings in all of our tasting rooms to dads!


Live Music every weekend at Enchanted 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! 

 

Check out this months lineup!

 • 6th: Delaney Davis  & Rich

 • 12th: Bonfire & Jim Dixon

 • 13th: Jones & Miles, & Tomas Vigil

 • 18th: Emmanuel & Band

 • 19th: Tradd Tidwell & Kamikaze

 • 20th: Rich  & Marion

 • 27th: Marie Leck & Sierra Snow

 

Enchanted Vine will be closed for Private Events on June 5th and June 26th
 
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Hannah Perry
 
May 21, 2021 | Hannah Perry

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 Featuring Steve and His Current Favorite Wine

Steve is coming up on his two year mark at Noisy Water in Ruidoso, NM. He is a jack of all trades and bar tends at the Midtown Ruidoso location and the Enchanted Vine Barn. Steve also contributes to the team behind the scenes in the actual wine and cider production. Steve loves working and living in the quiet mountain town of our beloved Ruidoso and spends his time fishing at the local lakes and perfecting his golf game in the breezy fairways at our local courses. His favorite part about being on the Noisy team is getting to be involved with the tight knit community and sharing a quality experience with his co-workers and visitors from all over. 

 

Steve is cool, calm and collected and the chillest guy to kick back with while wine tasting. His friendly and loving personality paired with some amazing wine makes for an unforgettable experience at the tasting rooms.
 

Steve's Current Favorite Wine

2018 Petite Sirah

 

blueberry • subtle pepper • vanilla

 

Our 2018 Petite Sirah is a crowd pleasing favorite and is known for its bold appearance and its big tannins. This is Steve's favorite wine for its striking flavor profile and versatility when it comes to pairing it with food. He recommends pairing the 2018 Petite Syrah with smoked brisket in particular, as the woodsy smoke notes of the brisket compliment the big, bold and juicy flavors of the dry red wine.
 

Its deep purple hue immediately catches the eye as you are met with the vivid aroma of bright blueberry. Subtle pepper notes open to tannic, yet juicy and jammy mid palate and a rich vanilla finish.
  $42.00
 

3 OTHER WINES STEVE RECOMMENDS:
2018 Aglianico

$42.00
 
2018 Curtain Call

$40.00
 
2018 Vidal Blanc

$27.00
 
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Hannah Perry
 
May 19, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇 Bung Holes: What they are and why we love em' 🍇
 

A bunghole is a hole bored into a barrel and capped with a large cork-like object called a ‘bung’.  It is essentially the hole which lets you get quick and easy access to the wine inside.
 

Here's How It Works:

 

A top bunghole is utilized for filling the barrel, topping it up, stirring it on its lees and tasting it. A bung may be made of plastic, rubber, wood or silicone.

 

 

 

Did You Know?

 

If the top bung is positioned straight up at its highest point, that’s called “bung up.” If the bung rests at either ten or two o’clock, that’s known as “bung over.”

 

Fun Fact:

 

How do we know when it's time to retire a barrel? Well, we stick our nose in it! After a barrel has been emptied and cleaned our winemakers and crew smell all the barrels. It's a day full of smelling bungholes 😉
 

Jump Into Summer With Some of Our Favorite Barrel Aged Wines:
 
 
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May 12, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇Grafting Grape Vines🍇
 

Grafting is a propagation technique that allows us to alter the grape variety of the existing vines, which already have a developed root system, without uprooting and replanting the vines. This can be an economical way of changing a whole vineyard rather than re-planting. We start grafting vines before the bud begins to grow, so in late February for early varieties and early March for later varieties.
 

Here's How It Works:

 

Grafting grape vines is like performing a transplant surgery as it is time consuming and requires a lot of patience and care. The process begins with placing a shoot system (a scion) of one species on the root system (a rootstock) of another. The only requirement for grafting and budding is viable cambium contact. The cambium is a single layer of cells located just below the bark. This area leads to the formation of the graft union of the scion and rootstock. 

 

 

There are many grafting techniques that can be used. This one is called the cleft graft. It is for larger diameter vines and the scion must be dormant. There is a five step process for the cleft graft:
  1. Cut off the top of the vine about 30 minutes or so before grafting.
  2. Split the rootstock with a blade or chisel.
  3. Hold the split open and prepare the scions by cutting one end to a “v” shape.
  4. Place one scion on each side to fit with the cambium.
  5. Tape the split area together and use grafting compound to seal the splits to keep excess moisture out and seal moisture in.
 

Forbidden Desert Vineyard Varietals: 
 
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Hannah Perry
 
May 7, 2021 | Hannah Perry

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 Featuring Cris and Her Favorite Wine 

Cris joined the Noisy Water fam 6 months ago and is ready to meet you at our Red River Tasting room! Red River is known for its outdoor adventure opportunities and tourism centric activities like skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and amazing restaurant options. When Cris is not wine tending, she spends her free time walking the shopping district and trying out all the good eats in town. Her favorite part about being on the Noisy Water team is the atmosphere of the tasting room where you can sit back, chill and enjoy the breezy mountain air at the large patio and deck! 

 

Cris fits right in; she's funny, friendly and connects with you to make your trip to the Red River tasting room unforgettable!
 

Cris's favorite wine is the 2020 Divine Intervention Moscato. He particularly like the light, CRISP, & fruity qualities of this sweet while and is the best to sip on with light meals.

 

Made from the Muscat grape, our 2020 Divine Intervention Moscato is a sweet wine that teases the taste buds with a subtle surprise of bright fruit. This wine will leave your tongue feeling invigorated and craving for more!

2020 Divine Intervention Moscato

apricot • sweet honeydew • orange blossom • honeysuckle
 

 

This divine wine radiates a golden hue and has an aroma of rich apricot and honeysuckle. Sweet honeydew and orange blossom flavors meet at the mid palate as delicately floral and tangy notes create an easy finish. 
  $24.00
 

PAIRING DIVINE INTERVENTION MOSCATO

Cris recommends pairing the Divine Intervention Moscato with chocolate or salmon salad and says that this wine mixes well with ginger ale and lime sherbet ice cream for a punch bowl party mix! 

🥳

3 OTHER WINES CRIS RECOMMENDS:
Jo Mamma's Very Berry

$20.00
 
El Cabron Viejo

$24.00
 
2019 Nuevo Verde
$27.00
$24.00


Cheers!

 
 
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May 5, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇Pairing Wine With Cinco de Mayo Foods 🍇

 
 

Noisy Water Winery was founded in New Mexico, so our roots run deep within Mexican culture, as it is the most prominent heritage in our beloved border state. Today we celebrate the resilience, strength and unity of this heritage by sharing our favorite wine pairings with Cinco de Mayo inspired foods.
 

Did You Know?

 

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

 

 
 

TACOS & WINE
2019 Nuevo Verde
$27.00   $24.00
 
 
2017 Zinfandel
$30.00
 

When making fish tacos, more likely than not, your fresh fish tacos are going to come dressed in a sauce or vegetables and herbs; for this, our 2019 Nuevo Verde balances the spicy flavors of the tacos with its spritzy and acidic flavor profile. 

 

When making carne asada or ground beef tacos, the 2017 Zinfandel's rich, fruit-forward palate and robust tannins pair gorgeously with the fat and spice of these darker meats.
 

GUACAMOLE & WINE
2018 Pinot Grigio

Cinco de Mayo isn't complete without fresh guacamole, so we suggest pairing avocado dishes with a zesty white wine such as the 2018 Pinot Grigio. The mouth watering acidity in the wine cuts through the sweetness and fattiness of the fruit, making the pairing a total palate pleaser. 
$27.00
 

EMPANADAS & WINE
2017 Malbec

The 2017 Malbec is a good choice to pair with apple or other fruit empanadas for dessert because the mocha, molasses and tobacco notes of this dry red blend beautifully with the crisp crunch and the sweet jammy filling of this classic dessert.
$44.00   $36.00
 
 
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May 1, 2021 | Hannah Perry

May Newsletter

 
 
 
 
 

Happy May you wine lovers! This month we are in the full swing of things as our vines are springing to life in anticipation of monsoon season! The risk of a late freeze is significantly lower now that we've reached the warmer month of May, but nothing is impossible, especially unexpected freezes in New Mexico! We are bottling wine every week to release brand new vintages, both classics and new and exciting wines like a tea-infusion wine this summer! May is the season of getting that first glimpse of new life that will turn into a bountiful harvest by the turn of Autumn and we are excited to see what these magic vines can do in their growing season.

 

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! 
 

N∙E∙W   B∙E∙G∙I∙N∙N∙I∙N∙G∙S

We are opening up a brand new Noisy Water Winery tasting room in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Plaza Don Luis is the home of our newest addition, residing in Old Town Albuquerque. This quirky, colorful city offers ideal settings for wine sipping on the Rio, in a hot air balloon or on the top of Sandia Peak. The tasting room is projected to open this summer, so stay tuned!
 
Wine Of The Month:

Rojo Caliente Reserve

We made a special reserve batch of our Rojo Caliente that is made with red chile. If you are from New Mexico, you understand why we put chile on literally everything, but if you are not, give this a try and you'll understand why! This semi-sweet wine leaves a mild lingering spice on your tongue and pairs great with soft cheeses. 
$24.00
 

-Take 35% Off Full Cases-

& 20% Off Half Cases of Rojo Caliente Reserve 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:

 

• Free taste of the Wine of the Month

• 20% Off your bill

• $3 Pints of Cider

• $6 Glasses of wine
 
 

WINE CLUB MEMBER PARTY!

 

Reserve your spot now for our next wine release and Club Member Party on May 22nd in our Barrel Room!

The event will run from 4-7pm and each membership is able to make 4 reservations! 

Stay tuned for more details about the new release!
 

Not A Member? Join Today!

We offer various levels of memberships to our wine clubs: 

  • Taste of NM Wine Club
  • Taste of NM Wine & Cheese Club
  • Taste of NM Gourmet Club

The Perks:

Exclusive access to wines and events

Discounts on every single wine purchase!

Complimentary tastings daily
 
 

Gourmet Food of The Month:

Sun Dried Tomato Basil Cheddar

This cheddar cheese is made with fresh basil and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, making it remincent of a spring time garden. The buttery, herbaceous and subtly sweet elements of this cheese keep you coming back for more! Make a queso or stack on crackers!
$12.00
 

What else is going on at Noisy?

 
  • Live Music every weekend at Enchanted 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!
  • Take your mom to one of our tasting rooms or to the Enchanted Vine for tastings and snacks to celebrate a warm and sunny Mother's Day, Mom's Get Free Tastings on Mother's Day!!!
  • Don't forget to stock up on your favorite fresh and fruity celebratory wines for Cinco de Mayo!
 
 
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April 21, 2021 | Hannah Perry

Wine Geek Wednesday

 
 

🍇Bud Break, Fruit Set & Freezes-Why NM Weather Is Our Biggest Challenge 🍇

 
 

Bud break and fruit set is the most exciting time of the year for Noisy Water- it’s a beautiful time of year filled with anticipation of a healthy new crop of grapes to make delicious new wine with. The snow has melted, life all around us is in full bloom and you can feel the warmth of the sun on your face. The vineyard is pruned ready to take on the new season, but if you are from NM you know that the weather can be unpredictable and unexpected (as you can see from the last few weeks). The harsh and unforgiving climate where our vineyard resides looms at the back of our minds, as a late frost has the potential to destroy a crop of grapes before it begins, we truly are in the Wild West of grape growing.
 

 

To protect your crop and prevent against frost damage, choosing the right varieties, picking an ideal growing site that doesn't trap cold air and performing delayed pruning are all ways to help, but sometimes frost intervention is the only option when the buds are threatened. When a cold snap or freeze is forecasted, our method is to run giant sprinklers through the night, causing water on the vines to freeze over the growth. This may seem contradictory, but science backs it up! 

 

Heres why:

 

For ice to melt, energy must be added to the ice and that energy comes in the form of heat. Once the ice is melted, the resulting water contains that energy. The amount of heat generated is small, but enough to get trapped between the green tissue and the ice and keep the vines protected. 
 

Favorite Vintages Grown At Our Vineyard In Engle, New Mexico:
 
 
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