It’s that time of year again and luckily the Bernalillo Wine
Festival has a solution for those ghastly long lines. It is now possible to
order tickets online and only pay one dollar extra for the privilege of getting
in earlier and tasting the wines of 20 wineries. Check the website for all the details. This
is very good news, but the organizers can’t do much for the heat. That would be
your concern.
That means drinking lots of water along with your wines. Not
to worry, it won’t dilute the wines you are drinking, but it will keep
heatstroke from being an issue. A ratio of 3 to 1, water to wine is recommended
for hot dry days, which is usually what we get at summer’s last gasp. Proper sun
protection and hydration can make the festival a lot more fun, so always keep
this in mind.
Personally, I’m planning on heading over to Milagro Vineyards in Corrales
instead. There will be plenty of shade, places to sit and relax and have good
conversations on wine. That plus some of the best wine New Mexico has to offer
makes this my choice for Labor Day weekend.
The Hobsons recently released their 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon. Here are their wine notes: “The wine
exhibits aromas of red currant, eucalyptus and mint along with flavors of
boysenberry and currant all followed with round tangy acidity and fine tannins
on a long finish.“ The wine has been in the bottle for two years after aging
two years in French oak. At Milagro, they believe in only releasing wines when
they are ready, even if it means holding them out longer than other wineries.
The other reason to go to Milagro is the just released 2010 Zinfandel. If you are one of those
that think only California can make a great Zinfandel, think again. This one is
bound to change your mind. So come celebrate the end of the harvest, which came
earlier this year with good yields and that’s good news. I’ll be there enjoying
the fruits of the harvest so maybe I’ll see you there.
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