New Mexico New Mexico has the oldest wine-making history in the U.S., second only to Florida, and dating back to the 1600s. The Rocky Mountains allow for the success of wine-growing, where the high elevation cools the valleys where grapes can grow. While its primary focus is currently on sparkling wines, some whites and spicy reds are now being produced.
| Primary Grapes: |
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Zinfandel |
| Secondary Grapes: |
Mission |
| Production: |
630,000 gallons |
Primary Wine
Region(s): |
Mesilla Valley, Mimbres Valley, Middle Rio Grande |
| Premium Labels: |
Anderson Valley, la Viña, Gruet, Santa Fe , Domain Cheurlin |
| Best Values: |
Anasazi Fields, Jory, Black Mesa |
Link to New Mexico Wine Growers' Association |
