Caduceus Cellars

Merkin Vinyards Chupacabra Blanca Chenin Blanc Blend

8.69 ratings

8.93 pro ratings

New Mexico, USA

Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese, Tomato-Based, Salads & Greens, Vanilla & Caramel, Fruit & Berries, Exotic Spices, Pate, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pungent Cheese, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Baking Spices, Nuts & Seeds, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Oyster, Mussel, Clam, Oyster, Onion

Top Notes For

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

It's a pretty interesting blend. All of the different components blend well together with good body and acidity. Soft peach and melon qualities on the nose that carry onto the palate. It tastes like a real wine, made with care, even if it isn't mind blowing. If it was a tool album, it would probably be 10,00 days. 26% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Gewarztraminer, 20% Riesling, 14% Chardonnay, 11% Chenin Blanc, and 3% Malvasia Bianca

Apr 4th, 2014