Wineries

The area around Albuquerque is well known for its wine. Indeed, nearly 150 years before the first wines were made in California, Spanish missionaries planted grapes in the Rio Grande Valley, making New Mexico the oldest wine making region in the United States. Here, grape growers take advantage of the high desert's warm, sunny days and cool, crisp nights, producing award winning wines.

While one may find these wines at fine restaurants around Albuquerque, many of the wineries also offer tours and events such as wine tasting. Some even have their own restaurants, and touring a winery can be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.