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 […]

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 […]

Summer is here! There are so many things we love about summertime; long days, barbeques, sitting by the pool, and cold, refreshing drinks. That’s why, in the spirit of refreshment, we want to share a fun way to make your favorite wine into a fun and fizzy summer cocktail. It’s […]

May 25 is National Wine Day! You may be asking yourself, “What is National Wine Day?” The origins of this holiday are not clear, but the premise of the celebration is simple. It’s a day to honor our favorite fermented adult fruit drink! Here at Heart of the Desert, we […]

According to the American Heart Association, people that have Type 2 diabetes are two times more likely to develop and die from cardiovascular disease, such as heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, than people who don’t have diabetes. Some evidence suggests that drinking moderate amounts of red wine could lessen […]

Wine may not be the first thing you think of drinking when it comes to cookies, but why not? When milk becomes boring, and coffee and hot chocolate won’t do the trick, consider some of your favorite wines to pair with your holiday cookies. Try these sweet wine pairings for […]

There are so many occasions in which we are stuck looking for a gift to give or send someone we care about. From birthdays to anniversaries, to the winter holidays, we are faced with the question of what gift should we give, bring, or send many times a year. We […]

If you are a beer drinker or have just not ever explored drinking wine, there is a good chance you think you don’t like it. The one time you tried it, someone probably handed you a dry red wine, your lips puckered, and your tongue felt like the Sahara Desert. […]

Wine enthusiasts and beer fans unite! Pistachios are equal-opportunity nuts; they love you both. Depending on the preparation, pistachios are as comfortable with a porter or pilsner as they are with Merlot. They can get down at a ballpark tailgate or go dressy when the occasion requires. For just about […]

Is it Rosé, Blush or a Pink wine? All are correct. They can be used universally. Rosé has exploded on the US market over the past few years, especially during the warm summer months. In France, it now eclipses the sale of white wine. Rosé has become so popular that […]