The 10 Best Wineries In New Mexico

Overview: Located in the famous San Juan River Valley, this winery offers a complete range of award-winning wines, from red to white, and sweet to dry. Drink in the amazing, raw scenery of the valley with a glass in hand on the porch swing, or relax under the towering cottonwood trees in the peaceful courtyard.

The winery is open seasonally (closed from January through mid March), and recommends calling in advance to schedule a winery tour. If you’re cruising around in a camper, they also offer plug-in campsites. Who wouldn’t want to wake up at a breathtaking winery?

Overview: Featuring a gorgeous deck, distinctive wines, and a cozy indoor tasting bar, Shattuck Vineyard is a must-try! All grapes are hand-harvested, then carefully selected and pressed to make one of 11 delicious wines offered.

We highly recommend trying the “Consequence of Zinfandel” wine, recently winning a gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Enjoy views of the Caballo Mountains and Lake Reservoir, to get a taste of true New Mexico in a glass.

Overview: Proudly producing over 40 different wines and cider using 100% locally grown fruit, the Enchanted Vine Barn is home to Noisy Water Winery’s production facility. Surround yourself with fragrant, mighty pine trees, or cozy up by one of the fire pits with good company.

The winery is open 7 days a week, featuring live music every weekend. Indulge in a delicious cheese and charcuterie platter to pair with those scrumptious wines! A rustic country winery has never been better.

Overview: Owned by an adventurous family that took a brave leap of faith into the wine world, they planted their first five acres of vines in 2015. Today, Enchantment Vineyards thrives on sharing their special wines with each and every guest that comes to the winery. You will truly feel like part of the family with their warm hospitality, charming ambience, and delightful food and wines.

The tasting room is open Thursdays through Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm, and doesn’t require reservations. So pop in and enjoy a glass ASAP!

Overview: Open every day of the week, the winery is owned and operated by a sixth-generation French winemaking family, who first planted grapes in New Mexico in 1981! The vineyard is 200 acres, and produces 7-10 tons of grapes per acre on average, making it New Mexico’s largest winery.

Every Friday evening, the winery hosts live music and by-the-glass specials on their impeccable front lawn, with some of the best local singers and bands. Can you think of a better way to spend a Friday evening?

Overview: Located in PistachioLand (the nuttiest place in New Mexico) and home to the world’s largest pistachio, you’ll be sure to find fun for the entire family here! The McGinn family is proud to grow both pistachio trees and vines, resulting in some divine savory snacks and highly enjoyable wines.

Winning multiple awards, the wines are plush and fragrant, and some have very original flavors such as the ‘Pistachio Delight’ and ‘Pomegranate’. Take a stroll around the farm, and taste some outstanding ice cream, handcrafted candy, and gourmet snacks too…a true food lover’s paradise!

Overview: Located in Bosque, this quaint winery is just 18 miles from the Ladron or “Thief” Mountains, notoriously known in the 18^th century for being a smuggler’s refuge. Inspired by these early pirates, the winery tends to disregard traditions and “rules” when making their wines, putting creativity and instinct first. This technique is working very well, as the winery has won multiple awards for their personality-filled, well balanced wines.

Just a comfortable 40 minute drive from Albuquerque, experience the fantastic wines, meet the winemaker, and take a close-up look at the facilities that make the magic.

Overview: Known for being the first and largest producing Pistachio grove in New Mexico, this farm also focuses on creating indulgent wines, gourmet foods, candies, and cookies. In May of 2003, 12,000 grapevines were planted, and the rest is history. The vineyard now has over 24,000 vines!

Currently growing 7 different varieties, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, and Malvasia Bianca, their goal is to make a wide arrange of wines for everyone to enjoy. Feel worlds away with an enticing glass on their gorgeous Tuscan-inspired patio.

Overview: Nestled in the cute town of Tularosa, Tularosa Vineyards is known for producing high-quality, international award winning wines. Open daily for tastings, get comfortable on their expansive redwood deck, pack a picnic, and sip your worries away. Take in the natural beauty of New Mexico, with spanning views of the mountains and open prairies.

Owner and winemaker David Wickham has been producing fine wines since 1989, and is proud to share it with wine lovers from all over the world.

Overview: Open daily from 11am to 5pm, Black Mesa offers tasting flights, as well as beer, cider, and wine by the glass. Get comfortable by the fireplace, or indulge in the Estate Experience, a one hour 6-course food and wine pairing, expertly crafted by the in-house culinarian.

The wines are always made with 100% locally grown grapes or apples, hand harvested to maintain the highest standard of fruit. Producing over 30 wines, every wine is small batch crafted, allowing more focus on quality rather than quantity. It’ll be hard not to take a few bottles home!

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