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, […]

As the seasons begin to change from summer to autumn in Southern New Mexico, an annual tradition comes to life at Heart of the Desert Pistachios and Wine. September is a special month for pistachio lovers and enthusiasts as it marks the beginning of the pistachio harvest season. Let’s delve […]

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 […]

Things have been busy here at Heart of the Desert! August is the prime season for grape harvest, which we just finished, now we’re in the middle of pistachio harvest! We love this time of year because we get to talk about our two favorite things and start the cycle […]

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 […]