If you are planning the perfect date night, a family gathering, or just looking for a fun activity to do in the afternoon, you can spend the day tasting wine and enjoying the scenery at a local winery. Whether you fancy yourself a wine connoisseur or simply enjoy tasting new flavors, you can find what you are looking for in one of the El Paso-area wineries listed below.

1. Sombra Antigua Winery

Located on La Vina Road just across the border in New Mexico, Sombra Antigua Winery is the oldest commercially operating vineyard in the state of New Mexico. The family-owned and -operated winery has a beautiful tasting room, providing with you with relaxing ambiance as you sample your favorite flavors. The vineyard grows grapes for both red and white wine varieties set in a grove of pecan trees to create a beautiful and unique landscape. If you are looking to enjoy some entertainment during your tasting, be sure to stop by on one of their music event nights. Some of the must-try wines on your visit include Desert Rain, Theresa’s Blend, and Zia Sangria.

2. Zin Valle Vineyards

Located in the city of El Paso in the Rio Grande Valley is Zin Valle Vineyards. For their tastings, they offer both wine offerings from the grapes in their own vineyard, as well as imported wines from the Napa Valley area of California and from vineyards across Europe. You can sample your favorite flavors in the tasting room, take a tour of the barrel room to see where the magic happens, or order a glass or bottle of your favorite to enjoy the view of the Franklin Mountains from the patio. If you love music, make your trip on a Sunday afternoon where you can enjoy performances from many of the local musicians. If you are looking for some options to try, consider the Sweet White Miss ‘B’ Havin’ Table Win or the Full-Bodied Red “Rising Star” Red Zinfandel. Can’t decide? Consider joining their wine of the month club!

3. Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery

Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Rio Grande Vineyards & Winery offers bottled wine from their own estate-grown grapes, as well as offerings from other New Mexico-area vineyards. They pride themselves on using only the highest quality European varietals during production, which is often reserved for smaller winery operations. The vineyard is also known for its picturesque beauty. It features over 12,000 vines of European varieties. All of their grapes are hand-picked with care in clusters to maximize the flavor of the fruit to ensure it produces the best quality wine. They offer both sweet and dry wines in red and white, as well as some special wine varieties. On your visit, be sure to sample the Malvasia, Vino Rojo Dulce, The Spaniard, and Rio Grande Limonada.

Whether you are a fan of red or white wine, sweet or dry – you can find the perfect indulgence at one of the El Paso-area wineries listed above. Stop by one (or all!) to enjoy the perfect afternoon or evening excursion.

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