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2021 Chardonnay | New Mexico's Wine of the Year
Rio Grande Winery's 2021 Chardonnay has been named Best In Show at the New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition, beating out 218 entries to take home the Premier Vitner's Gold Award for New Mexico. The Chardonnay grapes used in the wine are grown in the Mesilla Valley in front of the winery's tasting room. The wine boasts aromatics of honeydew, orange blossom, cantaloupe, lime zest, and vanilla, with a full rounded palate featuring flavors of pear, white peach, papaya, citrus zest, and honey and a soft, elegant finish. Richard McDonald, partner and winemaker at Rio Grande Winery has been recognized...
New Mexico Winemaker of the Year
Richard McDonald, partner and winemaker at Rio Grande Winery has been recognized for his outstanding achievement in the New Mexico State Fair Premier Vintner's Award by the New Mexico Vine & Wine Society. In addition, the Rio Grande Winery Chardonnay won the Best of Show award for the best wine at the New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition. Richard's passion for winemaking and dedication to producing exceptional wines has helped him to become one of the most highly regarded winemakers in the country. He is known for his expertise in the craft, with multiple year-over-year 90+ point reviews from Wine...