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Try These Mesilla Valley Wineries

Create a wine getaway with these don't-miss New Mexico wineries in Las Cruces and the historic Mesilla Valley.

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro provides guests with an assortment of local wines, craft beers, and delicious food in a friendly environment. Photograph by Douglas Merriam.

Rio Grande Winery and Vineyard is located at the heart of the historic Mesilla Valley. Photograph by Douglas Merriam.

Rio Grande Winery

From the lawn at Rio Grande Winery, the peaks of the Organ Mountains appear to be painted a lavender hue in the last rays of sunset. Located just south of Mesilla, the 18-year-old winery specializes in dry vintages imparted with a unique “desert sunset aroma,” thanks to the location on a former riverbed. “If you’ve ever been at White Sands or in the desert in the evening as things start cooling down, you get that smell,” says co-owner and winemaker Richard McDonald. Try this: Mission, a pale red made from vines brought by Spanish monks for sacramental wines in the 1600s. “It loves the heat and loves New Mexico,” says McDonald. 

D.H Lescombes Family Vineyards grows its grapes on 240 acres near Lordsburg. Photograph by Douglas Merriam.

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

A stuccoed building with a display of wine barrels at the entrance, D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro stands near the boundary between Las Cruces and Mesilla, serving a full lunch and dinner menu alongside its selection of vintages. Opt for the outdoor patio, where hanging baskets and large pots of green shrubs enliven the setting. Founder Hervé Lescombes has retired, but sons Emmanuel and Florent have taken over the operations, which include wine bistros in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, a tasting room in Deming, and the Hervé Wine Bar, in Santa Fe. Try this: Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon, a dry red with hints of nutmeg and blackberry jam. “It’s always a very good wine,” says Daniel Gonzales, D.H. Lescombes creative content manager.  

Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria is crowded and humming with conversation on a Friday evening. Launched in 2011, the Las Cruces outpost is an extension of the family winery Paolo and Sylvia D’Andrea started in Deming in the late 1990s. In addition to the double-gold-winning pinot grigio, don’t miss Luna Rossa’s plate-size calzones or tasty gelato. Try this: NINI, a creative dry red that blends seven Italian grape varieties, including nebbiolo and sangiovese. “It’s definitely not something you see every day,” says their son Marco, who studied enology in Italy. 

Read More: As one of the state’s oldest wineries, La Viña Winery continues to evolve with award-winning wines and a friendly atmosphere.

FAMILY-OWNED VINEYARD LOCATED IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO

YEARS IN THE MAKING

We invite you to enjoy the rich, historical heritage of our family-owned vineyard located in the Mesilla Valley of New Mexico, near Las Cruces and El Paso. A destination for wine lovers, we offer tours, wine tastings and small-batch estate wines crafted from hand-selected grapes. The San Miguel Estate Vineyard & Winery  started out as a home backyard vineyard 85 years ago in the exact land of America's very first wine country.

Featured Wine

We're proud to announce that we've bottled 2019 and 2020 vintages of our Italian  Zinfandel . These grapes have produced a lighter body with higher acidity compared with its California sibling.

The magic continues with 4 additional grape varieties currently in production at San Miguel Estate: Aglianico and Sangiovese from Italy, and Pinotage from South Africa, and Cabernet Sauvignon  from California.

San Miguel Estate Zinfandel (Primitivo)

New Mexico - Mesilla Valley

Full-bodied red wine

Fig and dried fruit flavors

Exotic spice notes ​

TASTING ROOM COMING SOON

Our tasting room is not open yet, but you can still visit us for a relaxing vineyard tour and taste of your very own bottle of San Miguel Estate wine!

Contact us for hours of operation and tour availability.

19560 NM-28

San Miguel, NM 88058

Public Tours

Highway 28 Wine Tour

New Mexico’s Historic Highway 28 runs parallel to the Rio Grande stretching from Canutillo, TX to Mesilla, NM. Take in stunning views of pecan orchards, chile fields, and horse ranches between wine tastings in the U.S.’s original wine country. This tour includes stops at three wineries.

Zin Valle Vineyards

La viña winery, mesa vista winery tasting room, sombra antigua vineyard & winery, rio grande winery.

Weekend Wine Shuttle

Choose from eight wineries and breweries along New Mexico’s historic Highway 28 for just $50 per person! This tour has a minimum of four participants. If the minimum is not met you will be offered a chance to reschedule or be refunded. Grab some friends! Drinks are not included in this tour giving you the flexibility to taste on your own terms. Wine tastings and beer flights range in price from $5 to $20.

Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

Nm vintage wines, heart of the desert, lescombes family vineyards, amaro winery.

Las Cruces Hoppy Hour Tour

Experience Las Cruces’ booming craft beer scene with visits to three of the local breweries. Unwind from the week and explore the local mainstays on this 3.5 hour tour. All tasting fees included and food is available for purchase at most locations.

Public House 28

Spotted Dog Brewery

Bosque Brewing Co.

Truth or Consequences Brewing Co. (Las Cruces Tasting Room)

Icebox Brewery

Picacho Peak Brewing Co.

Little Toad Creek

All Tours Include:

We prearrange stops at three wineries or breweries for each tour., we pick your group up and drop you off from a central location in el paso, tx., your wine tasting or beer flight at each stop is included in your registration note: tasting fees are not included in the sunday safari wine shuttle tour., our expert hosts guide you along your tour..

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10 Best Wineries in Las Cruces

I think that many people are surprised to see vineyards in New Mexico, but did you know that winemaking in New Mexico has a long and varied history?

In fact, the first vineyards established in the United States were planted by Spanish Monks along the Don Juan de Oñate Trail most likely near present-day San Antonio, New Mexico just south of Socorro to be used for sacramental wine around 1629. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]

Viticulture in New Mexico took hold since its introduction in 1629, in the middle Rio Grande and the surrounding area, and by the year 1880 grapes were grown on over 3,000 acres, and wineries produced over 1,000,000 US gallons of wine.

Production was hampered for a number of reasons over the years, from the Pueblo Indian revolt to prohibition and the flooding of the Rio Grande. But today the wine industry is thriving in New Mexico with more than 60 wineries producing 900,000 US gallons of wine annually.

There are 10 excellent local wineries near Las Cruces in the Mesilla Valley just waiting for you to explore them. Here is our list in no particular order but most certainly you will find your favorites and when you do please let us know in the comments below which ones you like the best.

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1. Rio Grande Winery

Located just south of Mesilla on Highway 28 the Rio Grande Vineyard and Winery is a small but very popular local Mesilla Valley winery. They produce about 3000 cases yearly from 12 different European varietals grown on nearly 30 acres of estate vineyards. Their wine production facility is on-site and can be seen from their tasting room.

The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and they enjoy some of the most spectacular Organ mountain views from their patio. Taste the tradition in their southwest New Mexico wines.

They host numerous events each year such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and business parties where they can host up to 500 people. Visitors love that they are open till 8 pm on weekdays and till 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights along with live music. So if you are looking for things to do in Las Cruces you will enjoy wine tasting at Rio Grande Winery.

If you are traveling in your RV you can also park on their grounds and enjoy the spectacular views of Mesilla Valley and the Organ Mountains.

Click here for Directions, Hours of Operation and Contact Information

2. D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro

Located in Mesilla not far from I-10 and downtown Mesilla. Formerly known as St. Clair Winery & Bistro. The Lecombes family are six-generation winemakers emigrating from Burgundy France. They bottled their first vintage in New Mexico in 1984 from their state-of-the-art facility near Deming.

DH Lecombes has their 200-acre vineyard west of Deming where they produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, and other varietals. The elevation of their vineyards is 4500 feet which gives warm days and cool nights which they feel provide some of the very best growing conditions for the very best grapes. The proof is in their success.

You can enjoy DH Lescombes wines and bistros not only in Las Cruces but also at their other locations in Deming, Alamogordo, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. Their Las Cruces location is well known locally for being one of the area’s finest restaurants. Their menu was created as a collaboration between the Winemaker and the Head Chef. Just wait until you see their menu . Enjoy their wine tasting at your table while you enjoy an excellent meal. Their food prices are very affordable and the food is excellent.

I would suggest that you call ahead for reservations if you are going on a weekend evening as they draw a large crowd at this popular Mesilla winery and bistro. They also do private wine tastings, on-site and off-site catering, group meetings, conferences, weddings, and holiday parties.

3. Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

Located just south of I-10 on Highway 28 Luna Rosa Winery and Pizzeria offers some of the best local wines. Their wines come from 100% New Mexico grown grapes made from Italian, German, Rhone, and Spanish varieties aged in French and American Oak barrels.

Their vineyard is located west of Deming and they have been producing award-winning wines here in southern New Mexico since 1987. In their Las Cruces location, they serve some of the area’s best wood-fired pizzas along with their wines and wine tastings.

Luna Rosa Winery, a local favorite Las Cruces winery, produces about 84,000 gallons of wine in any given year of numerous varieties at their Deming facility. Definitely a local favorite wine and pizzeria so definitely check them out.

4. Amaro Winery LLC

Located near historic downtown Las Cruces. Amaro Winery is a family-owned winery specializing in dry & sweet varietals & offering tastings, local eats & events. This is not your typical quiet subdued local winery. You can get salsa lessons, do karaoke, and enjoy live music.

All of their wines are produced and bottled on-site by German-born winemaker Benjamin Maier, and all of their grapes are cultivated in Southern New Mexico. They currently provide a wide range of red and white wine varieties, including both sweet and dry wines.

You can have a wine tasting, buy by the glass, or split a bottle with friends in our lovely tasting room and patio.

5. Heart of the Desert Pistachios & Wines – Mesilla

Located on the historic old Mesilla Plaza. Heart of the Desert is known for being New Mexico’s first and largest producing pistachio grove with approximately 13,000 trees. Wines were added to the product line in 2002. The seven different varieties of grapes harvested each year make the production of a wide range of wines possible.

The vineyard contains seven different varieties of grape vines, including Chardonnay, Cabernet, Zinfandel, Shiraz, Riesling, Malvasia Bianca, and Gewürztraminer, making the production of a wide range of wines possible. The vineyard currently has 24,000 vines.

Their main location is in Alamogordo. In addition to their Mesilla location, they have one in Ruidoso and one in Las Cruces at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum . Besides their award-winning wines, they also have an excellent selection of Pistachios, Gourmet Foods, Candies & Cookies. They are one of the more unique wineries in New Mexico to visit.

6. La Viña Winery, Inc.

In addition to their yearly Harvest Wine Festival, they host several other festivals and events throughout the year. It is a popular place for weddings and other events.

The vineyard provides “Estate Bottled” New Mexico wines with a new complexity. Additionally to the production of Cabernet, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay, new plantings of Italian and Rhone varieties have been made.

Tastings are done while standing at the tasting bar and the tastings are poured from the uncorked bottles. The 30 acres of vineyard at La Via Winery are planted with 22 distinct varietals.

They can produce 25 distinct varieties of wine, and they solely produce estate wines. They create between 3,000 and 4,000 cases annually. In addition to the wine they produce for their own consumption, they also produce bulk wine for other Texas and New Mexico vineyards to bottle.

7. Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery

Located off of Hwy 28 near Anthony NM. Sombra Antiqua Vineyard and Winery is located about a half mile west of Hwy 28 on La Vina Road. As you are driving along Hwy 28 this is one of the only Wineries not situated right along the road, so look for the signs.

The vineyard has Malbec as its flagship grape, as well as Albario, Barbera, Montepulciano, Tempranillo, and Dolcetto, planted.

The winery provides the ideal setting for leisurely wine tasting, chatting with friends, or entertaining at an event you’ve planned thanks to its stunning location among the vineyards and pecan trees.

8. Fort Selden Winery

Located north of Las Cruces, Fort Selden Winery is a small family-owned and operated winery and vineyard that is open only on weekends noon to 5 pm.

They grow and create on-site a variety of wines such as Malbec, Shiraz, Cabernet, American Red (a blend), Tempranillo, Gewurtztraminer, and their famous Madre D’eira (port wine).

One of the yearly highlights at Fort Seldon Winery is their fall harvest where they invite family, friends, and volunteers to come for a day of grape picking. Harvest usually occurs during the first and third weekends of September. Many volunteers return year after year!

Grape harvest starts early in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat. Volunteers use sheers and clippers and place the grapes in bins that will be picked up and brought to the de-stemmer. Volunteers are encouraged to learn more about the wine-making process. After all the hard work is done, we all enjoy a picnic-style lunch.

Come Visit Fort Selden for a wine tasting or to pick up wine bottles to go.

9. Zin Valle Vineyards

Located on Highway 28 just 3 miles south of La Vina Winery and is the only one on our list that is in Texas. And they are the only vineyard in El Paso. Zin Valle Vineyards is a well-kept hidden gem and you will not be disappointed. They welcome families, children, and pets.

In addition to this location, the Poulos family also owns a highly-rated Tuscan winery in Montepulciano, Italy — Fattoria Svetoni. This blend of traditions is the secret to their success and they are the only source for these wines in the USA. Offering a selection of Zinfandel, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Malvasia, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

Come and taste the tradition and excellence as well as enjoy live music on the weekends. They say “Zin Valle Vineyards is where the edge of Texas meets the soul of Tuscany” so maybe it is time to come for the experience.

10. NM Vintage Wines

Located in Old Mesilla just a half block south of the plaza NM Vintage Wines has over 7 varietals and is one of New Mexico’s newest wineries. In addition to their Cowbelle Wines, they offer a large selection of the best New Mexico wines as well as craft beers.

“Welcome to the official winery tasting room of Cowbelle Wines. You’ve just discovered the best New Mexico wine, beer, and cigar nook in the world. (At least that’s what our customers tell us.) Relax in the historic ambiance of Old Mesilla; taste the best New Mexico wines and craft beers; and enjoy entertainment that is sure to bring a smile to your face. That’s all we ask: Relax, Taste, Enjoy! Live Music every weekend Friday nights, Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoons.”

From a recent online review, “This is a hidden gem in Mesilla, NM. The indoor seating is small approximately seating for 12-14 people. The patio area is a decent size. There is usually entertainment outdoors on the weekends. They do offer a small selection of about 6 local craft beers along with their large selection of wines. The ambiance is relaxing and chilled. The service is top notch and the staff is knowledgeable about the various wines.”

In Conclusion

Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley have some of the best New Mexico wineries to explore and appreciate. Stop by each and enjoy a wine-tasting adventure. Comment below to let us know which is your favorite winery and wine, we would love to know.

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Discovery begins here, in the land where grape vines were first planted nearly 400 years ago. The birthplace of American wine in the heart of the high desert southwest. New Mexico is the unexpected wine country that continues the spirit of adventure steeped in wine culture. These doors lead to unexpected destinations, from intimate tasting rooms and culinary experiences to some of the largest wine festivals, your journey has just begun. Welcome and VIVA VINO.

Since 1629, the land surrounding the Rio Grande River has sustained vineyards and produced grapes for making exceptional wine. As one of the oldest documented industries in New Mexico, the production of wine is linked with our story, our culture, and our legacy. We invite you to explore the vast landscapes and diversity of wines produced with passion and determination.

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New Mexico Wineries

Mystic ambrosia.

Address: 2538 Camino Entrada #203, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA

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Wines on The San Juan

Address: 233 New Mexico 511, Blanco, NM, USA

Vivác Winery

Address: 2075 NM-68, Dixon, NM 87527, USA

Tularosa Vineyards

Address: 23 Coyote Canyon Rd, Tularosa, NM 88352, USA

The Cellar Uncorked by Noisy Water Winery

Address: 2332 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, USA

Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery

Address: 430 La Vina Rd, Anthony, NM 88021, USA

Sheehan Winery – Red River

Address: 417 West Main Street, Red River, NM 87558, USA

Sheehan Winery – Old Town Albuquerque

Address: 303 Romero St NW suite 110, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Sheehan Winery

Address: 1544 Cerro Vista Road Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87105, USA

Shattuck Vineyard

Address: 43 Bridle Rd, Caballo, NM 87931, USA

Sentinel Ranch Winery

Address: 105 La Rinconada Lane, San Patricio, NM 88348, USA

Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery

Address: Rio Grande Winery, New Mexico 28, Las Cruces, NM, USA

Ponderosa Valley Vineyards & Winery

Address: Ponderosa Valley Vineyards, New Mexico 290, Ponderosa, NM, USA

Placitas Winery

Address: 26 Camino De Los Pueblitos, Placitas, NM 87043, USA

Pecos Flavors Winery

Address: 412 West 2nd Street, Roswell, NM, USA

Pasando Tiempo Winery

Address: 277 Dandelion Rd, Corrales, NM 87048, USA

Noisy Water Winery Red River

Address: 518 E Main St, Red River, NM 87558, USA

Noisy Water Winery Cloudcroft

Address: 505 Burro Ave unit 105, Cloudcroft, NM 88317, USA

Noisy Water Winery Albuquerque Old Town

Address: 301 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

Noisy Water Winery

Address: 2331 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345, USA

NM Vintage Wines

Address: 2461 Calle de Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046, USA

New Mexico Hard Cider

Address: 505 Cerrillos Rd unit a105, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

Milagro Vineyards

Address: 985 West Ella Drive, Corrales, NM 87048, USA

Mesa Vista Winery

Address: Mesa Vista Winery Tasting Room, New Mexico 28, Anthony, NM, USA

Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria

Address: 1321 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Luna Rossa Winery

Address: 3710 West Pine Street, Deming, New Mexico 88030, USA

Las Nueve Niñas Winery

Address: 117 County Rd A023, Mora, NM 87732, USA

La Viña Winery

Address: 4201 New Mexico 28, Anthony, NM, USA

La Esperanza Vineyard & Winery

Address: 100 De La O Road, San Lorenzo, NM, USA

La Chiripada Winery & Vineyards

Address: HIghway 75 Rd 1119 #8, Dixon, NM 87527, USA

Jaramillo Vineyards

Address: 114 Becker Ave, Belen, NM 87002, USA

Hervé Wine Bar

Address: 139 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

Heart of The Desert – Mesilla

Address: 2350 Calle de Principal, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Heart of The Desert – Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum

Address: 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA

Heart of The Desert

Address: 7288 Highway 70 West, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA

Gruet Winery – Santa Fe

Address: Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

Gruet Winery

Address: 8400 Pan American Freeway, Albuquerque, NM 87113, USA

Fort Selden Winery

Address: 1233 Fort Selden Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88007, USA

Enchantment Vineyards

Address: 2102 E 3rd St, Portales, NM 88130, USA

Enchanted Vine by Noisy Water Winery

Address: 492 Fort Stanton Rd, Alto, NM 88312, USA

Embudo Valley Vineyards

Address: 2221 NM-68, Embudo, NM 87531, USA

El Alamo Winery

Address: 127 County Road 41, Alcalde, NM 87511, USA

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room

Address: 7075 New Mexico 549, Deming, NM, USA

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro – Las Cruces

Address: 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro – Albuquerque

Address: 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA

D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro – Alamogordo

Address: 261 Panorama Blvd, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA

Corrales Winery

Address: 6275 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048, USA

Chavez Brothers Vineyard

Address: 210 South Main Street b, Belen, NM 87002, USA

Casa Rondeña Winery

Address: 733 Chavez Rd NW, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA

Casa Abril Vineyards and Winery

Address: Camino Abril, Algodones, NM 87001, USA

Black’s Smuggler Winery

Address: 25 Winery Road, Bosque, NM 87006, USA

Black Range Vineyards

Address: 10701 New Mexico 152, Hillsboro, NM 88042, USA

Black Mesa Winery and Cidery

Address: New Mexico 68, Velarde, New Mexico 87582, USA

Balzano Family Vineyard & Pumpkin Patch

Address: 5230 7 Rivers Hwy, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA

Arena Blanca Winery

Address: 7320 Hwy 54 70, Alamogordo, NM, USA

Amaro Winery

Address: 402 S Melendres St, Las Cruces, NM 88005, USA

Acequia Vineyards and Winery

Address: 240 Reclining Acres Rd, Corrales, NM 87048, USA

Founded in 2001 by Paolo & Sylvia D’Andrea

The word Luna Rossa, meaning “Red Moon”, is the inspiration behind our quest to create great wines from the finest vineyards in New Mexico. Luna Rossa offers a warm, enchanting setting where visitors can enjoy great wines and wonderful times with family and friends. With our successes we have added a second tasting room located in Mesilla, New Mexico in which you can enjoy a similar atmosphere.

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About Luna Rossa Winery

Paolo was born and raised in the region of Friuli, which is located in the northeast part of Italy. He comes from a heritage of four generations of wine growers. Since a young age he has been involved in grape growing and wine making. He graduated from a college of viticulture in Spilimbergo, Italy with an expertise in grafting vine plants. He came to the United States in 1986 and was hired to teach the Hispanic laborers how to prune the vineyard for a large company in New Mexico.

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Luna Rossa offers a warm, enchanting setting where visitors can enjoy great wines! Luna Rossa Winery is dedicated to producing fine wines. All our wines are produced exclusively with grapes grown in our vineyards located near the town of Deming in Mimbres Valley, New Mexico.

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Giving us what we need to be among the finest wines. You are invited to come sample and see for yourself. Come visit us and simply taste the wines which display our passion and commitment to growing the finest grapes in the southwest. Our intention is to offer you the best New Mexico has to offer.

Becoming a part of the Luna Rossa Wine Club is easy! To join and begin receiving great wines today, simply fill out the Wine Club Signup Form on our website. No membership fee is required and you may cancel anytime after receiving one shipment. It's that simple!

Wine Production

We are a family owned boutique winery that specializes in producing Italian varietals.We operate our own vineyards so we are able to maintain lower yields in order to maintain a high quality crop. Our location also provides us with notable diurnal shifts which helps increase the complexity of many wines.All of our aged wines are placed only in medium toast French and American oak barrels.As of 2023 we are currently producing approximately 8,000 cases a year.

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Four your next event, look to us to help you provide your guests an elegant comfortable atmosphere. There is plenty of room to accommodate 150 people in the courtyard for full service. For indoor parties we can accommodate 80 people full service.

We opened Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria in Las Cruces in 2011. Thanks to the hard work of Sylvia and Paolo, our pizzeria is now one of the top rated restaurants in the Las Cruces area.

Come and live the best wine experience of your life

Too far from our vineyards? Buy from our online shop

Our online shop is the best place to buy your Luna Rossa Wines. For shipments within New Mexico and to California orders will need to be placed by us, please contact us at 575-544-1160 for more info.

Discover New Mexico's wineries, breweries on tasting tours starting August

Imagine being able to tour some of New Mexico's finest wineries or breweries with your friends to celebrate a birthday, upcoming wedding or just a fun get together.

That tour is now possible thanks to the opening of the Mesilla Valley Wine & Brews Tours, which will pick up groups in El Paso or Las Cruces. The tours will take about five hours, from pick up to drop off.

"I have really seen a huge opportunity for people to learn about the history of wine in New Mexico, especially down here in southern New Mexico. There's over 400 years of history. It's the oldest wine-growing region in the country.

"It's a great opportunity for people to learn and also enjoy that special thing we have here," said Stephanie Hawkins, owner of the Las Cruces-based company.

Hawkins added that she is filling an entertainment niche for wine enthusiasts, much like the tour companies do in Napa Valley.

New Mexico is home to over 50 wineries, a dozen of which sit in the Rio Grande flood plain in the Mesilla Valley between Radium Springs and Canutillo, Texas, she said.

Hawkins said the tour company opens Aug. 1 and the first public tour will be Aug. 12. Tours will be available Saturdays and Sundays. For private tours, customers can choose which wineries they want to include.

Tours include transportation, wine-tasting fees at three wineries, a tour guide, and reservations. Guests may schedule a private tour for groups of up to 14 people or join a prearranged public tour.

"We offer a wide range of experiences that cater to every palate and foster a deeper appreciation for the art of winemaking and craft brewing," Hawkins said. In some cases, visitors will also be able to shop in the Mesilla shops as part of their tour.

Hawkins said she is looking to connect the tours with the New Mexico Wine Festival.

New Mexico wineries included on tour:

• Zin Valle, Mesa Vista Winery Tasting Room
• Rio Grande Winery
• Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
• La Vina Winery
• Amaro Winery
• Lescombes Winery and Bistro
• Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria
• Heart of the Desert in Mesilla
• New Mexico Vintage Wines

Las Cruces breweries included on tour:

• Public House 28
• Spotted Dog Brewery
• Icebox Brewing Co.
• Bosque Brewing Co.
• Truth or Consequences Brewing Co.
• Picacho Peak Brewing Co.
• Little Toad Creek

Public tours cost $175 per person; private tours are $145 per person. Also, 20% discounts are offered for active military and spouses on private group tours. Registration is required and available online at mvwineandbrewtours.com or by phone, 575-323-1825. Or email at  [email protected] .

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Best Las Cruces Restaurant

Our Las Cruces restaurant is highly rated and favored among locals and tourists alike. Our Winemaker and Master Chef collaborated to create a menu that features epicurean-style dishes paired with our award-winning New Mexico wines. Our comfortable dining room, refreshing outdoor patio, unique  menu , and local wine & beer offerings are what make D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro the best out of all Las Cruces restaurants. Enjoy a glass of one of our many New Mexico wines in addition to enjoying live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

While you’re visiting, be sure to check out our large selection of wine accessories, gourmet foods, local craft beer, and gift items. We offer the best selection of New Mexico wines, many of which are available for tasting.

Special Events, Conference Rooms, & Catering

Let us host your  special event ! We do private tastings, on-site and off-site  catering , group meetings, conferences, weddings, and holiday parties. You may have tried other Las Cruces restaurants and catering services, but we invite you to experience the best restaurant and event catering in Las Cruces.

Meet General Manager, Thomas Perez

“I was hired at the Albuquerque location as a line cook originally but later transferred to the Las Cruces restaurant where I worked my way up to General Manager. What I enjoy most about my position is interacting with customers and working with my great team. Our employees are like family. Together, we all work hard to make sure each guest gets top-notch service and a great meal. Excellence is very important to me. I believe in treating our guests the way I would like to be treated when I dine out because we want to ensure we exceed their expectations. I treat our location like it’s my own business. There’s always room for improvement, that’s why I am always trying to better myself personally and professionally. Our goal is to be the best restaurant in Las Cruces.”

“The relaxed ambiance is popular with our guests. I love that the Lescombes family trusts me to give the bistro a personal touch. I enjoy creating a unique and cozy environment for our guests.”

“In my spare time, I love visiting with my family and using Snapchat with my daughter. I also enjoy participating in bodybuilding competitions, training, and working out.”

“I welcome you to sample our award-winning wines at our wine bar, sip a glass in our enclosed patio, or gather with friends and family for a memorable dining experience.”

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