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You may be surprised to learn that New Mexico boasts the oldest commercial wine industry in the United States. Since the early 17th century, New Mexican vineyards have been producing wine commercially, originally for the production of sacramental wine for the Spanish colonies of the New World.
Ever since its pious beginnings in Old Spanish New Mexico, the wine industry has had it ups and downs, while permanently remaining a traditional fixture of the landscape. In recent decades there has been a rebirth in the industry, and the areas around Santa Fe and Taos, in particular, have opened up many new vineyards as of late. Most offer tours and are set amongst the beautiful, high mountain country of northern New Mexico. A highlight of each winter is the Winter Wine Festival in Taos in Mid-January. The festival features a wide range of wines from all over the world and culinary delights prepared by local chefs.
Wineries in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado
Wineries
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