Friday, November 10th, 2023
The Holiday Day Debate: Red Wine or White Wine with Turkey The holiday season is just around the corner, and for many, it’s a time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a delicious meal together. If you’re planning to serve turkey as the centerpiece of your holiday feast, […]
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Friday, September 15th, 2023
The Art of Wine Etiquette: Sip, Savor, and Impress Wine, with its rich history and diverse flavors, has been a symbol of sophistication and celebration for centuries. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a novice eager to learn, understanding wine etiquette can enhance your enjoyment of this ancient elixir and […]
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Monday, August 21st, 2023
Cheers to Harvest Time: Fun Facts About Wine Grape Harvest As summer draws to a close, vineyards around the world come alive with a vibrant and exciting season: wine grape harvest. This annual ritual marks the culmination of months of careful cultivation and anticipation. Join us on a journey […]
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2023
Put simply, wine is an alcoholic beverage made with the fermented juice of grapes. Technically, any fruit is capable of being used for wine, such as apples, plums, berries, pomegranates, pumpkin, kiwis, and of course most commonly grapes. The fermenting process occurs by adding yeast to freshly crushed fruit juice, […]
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Thursday, September 8th, 2022
While most people associate fall with pumpkin spice and apple cider, we associate it with our two favorite things… WINE and PISTACHIOS! Did you know that early fall is the harvest season for New Mexican grapes? Typically, harvest starts in late August and extends into October. Grapes are harvested at […]
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
August and September are harvest times in Southern New Mexico. August is the peak time for wine grapes and September is when we harvest the pistachios at Heart of the Desert. Some years we end up harvesting both at the same time leading to long, exhausting days for the farmer […]
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