For curiosity
value, wines from Central America are rather hard to beat. It would be fun to
have a mini series on wines from unexpected places. We already had a whole
series on English wines. So to start this series off, there is this Merlot from
Mexico. I encountered this wine at the Club some time ago, when I think they
were doing a promotion. It is not very clear from this picture, but the label
does say "Established 1597", and yes, Casa Madero is the oldest
winery in the Americas.
Founded by Lorenzo Garcia in the town of Santa Maria de las Parras, the surrounding area soon become a major wine-growing with exports to other parts of the Americas. Mexican wine was so successful that it hurt the export of Spanish wine to the American colonies and so production was soon banned in a fit of protectionism, except for wine made for religious ceremonies by the missionaries. The ban stayed in place until Mexican Independence in 1810.
What of this wine? Garnet with a dark core, the nose was fruity with wood and slight acidity. It was slightly sweet and fruity on the palate with a tannic woody finish.
Founded by Lorenzo Garcia in the town of Santa Maria de las Parras, the surrounding area soon become a major wine-growing with exports to other parts of the Americas. Mexican wine was so successful that it hurt the export of Spanish wine to the American colonies and so production was soon banned in a fit of protectionism, except for wine made for religious ceremonies by the missionaries. The ban stayed in place until Mexican Independence in 1810.
What of this wine? Garnet with a dark core, the nose was fruity with wood and slight acidity. It was slightly sweet and fruity on the palate with a tannic woody finish.
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