Judges at the annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition had a field of nearly 3,200 wines to review, from wineries all over the world. New Mexico’s Southwest Wines walked away with three medals at this year’s prestigious competition.
Southwest Wines was recognized for three distinct varieties under three separate labels. The DH Lescombes 2009 Syrah won a bronze medal, and is noted for its nose of black pepper, cassis and cherry. Tasters also noted flavors of anise, fresh herbs, and black cherry with a nice toasted oak finish. A bronze medal was also awarded to Voluptuous Moscato, a strikingly sweet white with the flavor of rich melon, summer berries and ripe peaches. The St. Clair 2010 Riesling won a gold medal, and was awarded 93 points. It is a semi-sweet white made from German varietal grapes that give it the flavors of tropical fruit complimented by a pleasantly crisp acid finish.
Southwest Wines of Deming, New Mexico, is the state’s largest winery. A family owned and operated winery run by the Lescombes family, Southwest Wines benefits from five generations of French winemaking tradition. Southwest Wines are offered under five separate labels-DH Lescombes, Blue Teal, St. Clair, Voluptuous, De La Cruz and specialty varieties.
The wines are available throughout the southwest, including at the St. Clair Winery and Bistro locations in Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Farmington. The wines can also be experienced at the St. Clair Tasting Room in Deming, and from fine wine retailers throughout the region. St. Clair wines are available on the Internet at www.southwestwines.com.
