Nestled along the Rio Grande River in Albuquerque's North Valley are some of the oldest ranches in the southwest. The transformation taking place in this increasingly valuable real estate market has resulted in the development of beautiful new estate homes intermixed with the old traditional farms. Almost out of place, but in a beautiful way, is Casa Rondena Winery.
According to their website, Casa Rondena Winery was established in late 1995. Their tasting room opened in 1997, followed by the winery building in 2004, and finally their barrel aging and storage facility in 2008. Their grounds are quite beautiful, with an architecture inspired by traditional Spanish influences, but with a New Mexican flair.
They make all their own wine on the premises, with grapes brought in from mostly southern New Mexico vineyards (in addition to some estate grown fruit). Many of the visitors I saw appear to have been there before and were content to buy a glass of wine and enjoy the quiet shade of the rotunda.
I tasted all of their wines and found that my favorite was their 1629 Founders Reserve, a Tempranillo/Syrah blend.
I tasted all of their wines and found that my favorite was their 1629 Founders Reserve, a Tempranillo/Syrah blend.
When you think of Albuquerque, you might not think of wine, but that could be changing...
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(metadata 1/750 sec at f/6.7 and ISO 200, focal length 105mm)
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