In a brief history of local grape growing and winemaking, Joe Scala talks with local growers and winemakers about the merits of hybrid grapes—and the challenges of working with them in a region long dominated by European vines.
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Michele Padberg visits with the D’Andrea family of Luna Rossa Winery to learn about their treasure trove of palate delights.
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Sheehan Winery has evolved from a backyard vineyard into one of New Mexico’s top-rated wineries.
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Poised at the farthest reaches of northern New Mexico, surrounded by dramatic desert, is Wines of the San Juan winery.
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Vivác Winery, the 2022 Local Hero for Beverage Artisan, Wine, is situated in the oldest wine-grape-growing region in the United States and features vineyards near six thousand feet, four owners in one family, and a deep commitment to community.
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An Interview with Owners Lynda Burd and Jerry Burd Local Hero: Best Winery Photos by Stephanie...
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An Op-ed by Michele Padberg Above: Budding grapevine. Photo courtesy of NM Wine. The wine industry...
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An edible Local Hero is an exceptional individual, business, or organization making a positive...
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an interview with Laurent Gruet, WinemakerPhoto by Stephanie CameronAn edible Local Hero is an...
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When Laurent Gruet describes the process of making sparkling wine, it sounds less like a set of...
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In this episode we meet with chef Rocky Durham and Chris Padberg of the Vivac Winery in Dixon New...
Read MoreLast weekend, we were looking for a quiet couple’s adventure off the beaten path. When I found Anasazi Fields Winery online, I knew it would be the perfect afternoon trip out of the city. Just 30 minutes north of Albuquerque on I25 and a few miles east of on NM165, we were in the village of Placitas.
Read MoreCorrales boasts many charming B&Bs, restaurants, and a sprinkling of farm stands, artist studios, antique shops, historical sites, and a couple of wineries.
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To Be Perfectly FrancOld World Wines Win in New Mexico Soil by Michele Ostrove Thirty-three years...
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