Heart of the Desert Vineyard & Tasting Room

Tuscan-inspired patio with farm tours and scenic views

Best known for: Pistachios and award-winning wines

Heart of the Desert, located in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is a family-owned winery and pistachio farm known for its premium pistachios and award-winning wines.

Established in 1974, it is home to the state's first and largest producing pistachio groves, featuring approximately 13,000 trees.

The winery expanded its offerings to include a variety of wines in 2002, utilizing grapes from seven different varieties, including Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Zinfandel.

Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, farm tours, and a relaxing experience on the Tuscan-inspired patio, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

The farm operates as a self-contained agribusiness, managing the entire process from crop cultivation to product sales on-site.

Tasting Hours

Monday through Friday at 1:30 pm; Memorial Day through Labor Day at 10 am and 1:30 pm

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