New Mexico Sparkles – Nationally
by John Weckerle
We have just been informed that New Mexico’s premier sparkling wine (“methode champenoise;” the owners have long taken the correct position that “champagne” is only produced in a specific region in France) has received attention in the November edition of Martha Stewart Living magazine (“A Sparkling Choice: American effervescent wines are festive, nicely priced, and a perfect pick for a great feast” – page 108). The article describes the wine as “outstanding” and having “classically toasty notes and a ripeness that makes it a nice companion to roasted veggies.”
As it turns out, your editor was a participant in the Albuquerque winery’s first tour. We can vouch for the quality of the wine, as we seek it out for those occasions calling for “a bit of the bubbly.” Congratulations, Gruet!