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Did You Know?

A tannin is a naturally occurring substance in grape skins, seeds and oak barrels…Tannins create the “drying out” feeling in your mouth. The greater you experience this the higher the tannins are in your wine.

Port should be served at 62˚F-65˚F

In the middle ages wine was used as currency.

During prohibition, a product called the Grape Brick was sold to thousands of households in America. Attached to the brick of dried and pressed winegrape concentrate was a packet of yeast and a warning, “Do not add yeast or fermentation will result.”

Most white wines should be served at 53˚F-62˚F

Grapes are the most planted fruit on the planet.

American wine drinkers consume more wine on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year

Over 10,000 varieties of wine grapes are grown around the world.

Most red wines should be served at 62˚F-65˚F

The pressure in a bottle of sparkling wine is about 90psi, about three times that in a car tire.

Rosé wines are made from red grapes and get their “pinkish” color from the short time the juice is in contact with the red grape skins.

The Mesopotamians are credited as being the first to produce wine in 6000 B.C.

Mission Statement

The mission of New Mexico Wine Growers Association is to promote the wine industry of New Mexico at all stages from vineyards to retail; through marketing, education, legislation and community outreach.

 

What We Do

The New Mexico Wine Growers Association is a nonprofit organization designed to support the wine industry of New Mexico. Established in 1991, with 10 original members, NMWGA has seen tremendous growth in its membership and the industry.

At the moment, we have 42 commercial wineries/tasting rooms operating within the state with more on the way.

Our membership is made up of the wineries you see on this site. For access to the winery list click here.

 

Who We Are

The structure of NMWGA is a 7 member Board of Directors, an Executive Director and an Executive Assistant hired by the association. Board members are elected by the membership for 2 year terms. 5 officers are chosen within the Board.

Click here for Bio's for the New Mexico Wine Growers Association leadership.