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100% New Mexico Made!
All of Black Mesa Wines and Bite Me Hard Ciders are created here on the estate in Velarde, New Mexico.
They are made from 100% New Mexico grapes and local apples.
Our grapes and apples are hand harvested and sorted to maintain the highest standard in the wine and cider making process.
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Our Wines & Hard Ciders
Red Wines
La Bajada Red
Sweet
Sweet, Light, and Fruity.
A blend of Baco Noir, Leon Millot and Zinfandel grapes, this sweet wine has cherry and raspberry flavors. Serve it chilled with blue cheese stuffed hamburgers, curried chicken and red mole chicken.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Bronze Award Winner!
Sweet, Light, and Fruity.
A blend of Baco Noir, Leon Millot and Zinfandel grapes, this sweet wine has cherry and raspberry flavors. Serve it chilled with blue cheese stuffed hamburgers, curried chicken and red mole chicken.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Bronze Award Winner!
Black Beauty
Sweet
Chocolate Dessert Wine.
This award-winning red sweet wine is a blend of Ruby Cabernet and Baco Noir grapes infused with dark chocolate. Serve it chilled on its own or pair it with cheesecake, creme brulee and flan.
2016 Gold Medal Award Winner at the Denver International Wine Competition!
Chocolate Dessert Wine.
This award-winning red sweet wine is a blend of Ruby Cabernet and Baco Noir grapes infused with dark chocolate. Serve it chilled on its own or pair it with cheesecake, creme brulee and flan.
2016 Gold Medal Award Winner at the Denver International Wine Competition!
Chocolate Caliente
Sweet
Sweet, with a touch of Chile and Chocolate!
What happens when a touch of chile is added to our Black Beauty dessert wine? We use our neighbor's chile grown here in Velarde. So -- a sweet red wine with super mild chile on the finish, and don't forget the chocolate!
Sweet, with a touch of Chile and Chocolate!
What happens when a touch of chile is added to our Black Beauty dessert wine? We use our neighbor's chile grown here in Velarde. So -- a sweet red wine with super mild chile on the finish, and don't forget the chocolate!
Chile Sangria
Sweet
Orange, Pomegrante, and light chile on the finish.
Orange, Pomegrante, and light chile on the finish.
Sangiovese '24
Dry
Blueberry, Plum, and Cedar.
Unctuous stewed fruit characteristics pair well with a simple Italian meal or charcuterie.
Blueberry, Plum, and Cedar.
Unctuous stewed fruit characteristics pair well with a simple Italian meal or charcuterie.
Pinot Noir '21
Dry
Strawberry, Dried Cherry Flavors, and Fruit Forward.
The strawberry and dried cherry flavors of this dry wine pair well with bacon-stuffed mushrooms, green lentil curry and red chile cheese enchiladas.
Strawberry, Dried Cherry Flavors, and Fruit Forward.
The strawberry and dried cherry flavors of this dry wine pair well with bacon-stuffed mushrooms, green lentil curry and red chile cheese enchiladas.
Barebera '17
Dry
Medium body, Dark Cherry, Anise, and Plum.
The cherry, blackberry and smoked black pepper flavors of this dry wine pair well with beef tartare with spicy arugula, eggplant tartine and chilaquiles.
Medium body, Dark Cherry, Anise, and Plum.
The cherry, blackberry and smoked black pepper flavors of this dry wine pair well with beef tartare with spicy arugula, eggplant tartine and chilaquiles.
Tempranillo '17
Dry
Light Oak, Cherries, and Fig.
The cherry, plum and vanilla flavors of this dry wine pair well with meatballs in tomato sauce and polenta, cured pork tenderloin and carne adovada tacos.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Light Oak, Cherries, and Fig.
The cherry, plum and vanilla flavors of this dry wine pair well with meatballs in tomato sauce and polenta, cured pork tenderloin and carne adovada tacos.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Malbec '18
Dry
Notes of Plum, Bright, Tart Fruit, Vanilla, and Violet.
The blackberry and plum flavors of this dry wine pair well with beef stew, tandoori chicken and red chile skirt steak tacos.
Notes of Plum, Bright, Tart Fruit, Vanilla, and Violet.
The blackberry and plum flavors of this dry wine pair well with beef stew, tandoori chicken and red chile skirt steak tacos.
Burd Montepulciano '19
Dry
Earthy, Floral, and Light Smoke.
Estate grapes. The cherry, plum and tannin flavors of this dry wine pair well with chicken cacciatore, spaghetti and meat balls and red chile hamburgers.
2020 Florida State Fair Intl Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner!
Earthy, Floral, and Light Smoke.
Estate grapes. The cherry, plum and tannin flavors of this dry wine pair well with chicken cacciatore, spaghetti and meat balls and red chile hamburgers.
2020 Florida State Fair Intl Wine Competition Gold Medal Winner!
Velarde Merlot '19
Dry
Blackberry, Cedar, and Jam.
This dry wine has dark cherry, plum and cedar flavors. Pair it with grilled rib eye, beef shish kebob and New Mexican chile rellenos.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Blackberry, Cedar, and Jam.
This dry wine has dark cherry, plum and cedar flavors. Pair it with grilled rib eye, beef shish kebob and New Mexican chile rellenos.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Velarde Syrah '17
Dry
Dark Berry, and Black Raspberry.
The licorice, blueberry and black raspberry flavors of this dry wine pair well with grilled Portobello mushrooms, gouda cheese and red chile rubbed flank steak.
Dark Berry, and Black Raspberry.
The licorice, blueberry and black raspberry flavors of this dry wine pair well with grilled Portobello mushrooms, gouda cheese and red chile rubbed flank steak.
Antelope '17
Dry
Bordeaux blend, Floral, Dark Fruit, Light Oak, and Smoke.
The plum, violet and black currant flavors of this dry wine pair well with venison carpaccio, grilled red chile rubbed rib eye and meatballs and polenta.
Bordeaux blend, Floral, Dark Fruit, Light Oak, and Smoke.
The plum, violet and black currant flavors of this dry wine pair well with venison carpaccio, grilled red chile rubbed rib eye and meatballs and polenta.
Coyote '17
Dry
Blackberry, Toasty, and Tobacco.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes, this dry wine has plum, blackberry, cocoa, and black current flavors. Pair it with prosciutto, figs and red chile rubbed veal shank.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Blackberry, Toasty, and Tobacco.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes, this dry wine has plum, blackberry, cocoa, and black current flavors. Pair it with prosciutto, figs and red chile rubbed veal shank.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Velarde Cabernet Franc '15
Dry
Boysenberry, Bell Pepper, and Nutmeg.
The black cherry, black raspberry and red beet flavors of this dry wine pair well with braised beef, oso buco and New Mexican steak stew.
Boysenberry, Bell Pepper, and Nutmeg.
The black cherry, black raspberry and red beet flavors of this dry wine pair well with braised beef, oso buco and New Mexican steak stew.
Cabernet Sauvignon '15
Dry
Complex, Bold, Plum, Vanilla, and Black Pepper.
The cherry and cassis flavors of this dry wine pair well with pasta bolognese, lamb tagine and green chile pork stew.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Complex, Bold, Plum, Vanilla, and Black Pepper.
The cherry and cassis flavors of this dry wine pair well with pasta bolognese, lamb tagine and green chile pork stew.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Silver Award Winner
Petite Verdot '17
Dry
Spicy nose, Tobacco, and Leather.
The fig, plum and currant flavors of this dry wine pair well with aged cheddar, lamb shish kabob and beef tenderloin mole.
Spicy nose, Tobacco, and Leather.
The fig, plum and currant flavors of this dry wine pair well with aged cheddar, lamb shish kabob and beef tenderloin mole.
White Wines
Velarde Vino Verde
Dry
Grapefruit, Honeydew, and Effervesence.
Inspired by the Portuguese Vinho Verde (green wine) we fermented a portation of our white grapes to make this light refreshing and slightly effervescent white wine. You will enjoy hints of grapefruit and honeydew.
Grapefruit, Honeydew, and Effervesence.
Inspired by the Portuguese Vinho Verde (green wine) we fermented a portation of our white grapes to make this light refreshing and slightly effervescent white wine. You will enjoy hints of grapefruit and honeydew.
Viognier
Dry
Honeysuckle, Tropical Fruit, and Rounded Finish.
The peach and rose flavors in this off-dry wine pair well with wiener schnitzel, gumbo and fried chicken.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Gold Award Winner
Honeysuckle, Tropical Fruit, and Rounded Finish.
The peach and rose flavors in this off-dry wine pair well with wiener schnitzel, gumbo and fried chicken.
2018 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition Gold Award Winner
Velarde Chardonnay
Dry
New Bottling, Un-oaked, Green Apple, and Lemon Zest.
This dry wines apple, lemon zest, oak, hazelnut, nutmeg and allspice flavors pair well with shrimp scampi, chicken tikka and green chile enchiladas.
New Bottling, Un-oaked, Green Apple, and Lemon Zest.
This dry wines apple, lemon zest, oak, hazelnut, nutmeg and allspice flavors pair well with shrimp scampi, chicken tikka and green chile enchiladas.
Burd Pinot Grigio
Dry
Hints of Cantalope, and Citrus.
This dry wine has pear and grapefruit flavors. Pair it with gravlax, white gazpacho and roasted shishito peppers.
Hints of Cantalope, and Citrus.
This dry wine has pear and grapefruit flavors. Pair it with gravlax, white gazpacho and roasted shishito peppers.
Pinot Grigio Arancia
Dry
Tangerine Peel, Honeydew, and Pear.
Aranica, Orange in Italian. Estate grown pinot grigio grapes fermented on the skin. Contact with the skins lends to the wine's unique orane color and character. Aromas of tangerine and caramel apple intrique your senses. Experience strawberry, apricot, and citrus on the palate. Pairs well with bold curry dishes or simply by itself.
Tangerine Peel, Honeydew, and Pear.
Aranica, Orange in Italian. Estate grown pinot grigio grapes fermented on the skin. Contact with the skins lends to the wine's unique orane color and character. Aromas of tangerine and caramel apple intrique your senses. Experience strawberry, apricot, and citrus on the palate. Pairs well with bold curry dishes or simply by itself.
Sauvignon Blanc
Dry
Hints on the palate of Citrus and Papaya.
This beautiful pale yellow, refreshing white wine opens with a pineapple and tangerine nose and follows on the palate with grapefruit, lemon grass and good minerality. Pairs wonderfully with whipped goat cheese and simple butter crackers.
Hints on the palate of Citrus and Papaya.
This beautiful pale yellow, refreshing white wine opens with a pineapple and tangerine nose and follows on the palate with grapefruit, lemon grass and good minerality. Pairs wonderfully with whipped goat cheese and simple butter crackers.
Lynda's Albarino
Dry
Crisp, Grapefruit Aromas, and Notes of Stone Fruit.
This dry wines lemon and citrus-peach flavors pair well with poached salmon with citrus beurre blanc sauce, lemon butter scallops and calabacitas.
Crisp, Grapefruit Aromas, and Notes of Stone Fruit.
This dry wines lemon and citrus-peach flavors pair well with poached salmon with citrus beurre blanc sauce, lemon butter scallops and calabacitas.
Abiquiu White
Semi-Sweet
Honeysuckle and Apricots.
A blend of Traminette and Seyval grapes, this award-winning off-dry wine pairs well with saffron-scented mussels, fettuccine alfredo and mussels with chorizo.
2016 Denver International Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
Honeysuckle and Apricots.
A blend of Traminette and Seyval grapes, this award-winning off-dry wine pairs well with saffron-scented mussels, fettuccine alfredo and mussels with chorizo.
2016 Denver International Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
Velarde Riesling
Semi-Sweet
Grapes from Northern NM.
The melon and green apple flavors of this award-winning off-dry wine pair well with Thai curry, kung pao chicken and blue corn green chile enchiladas.
2016 New Mexico State Fair Bronze Medal Winner
Grapes from Northern NM.
The melon and green apple flavors of this award-winning off-dry wine pair well with Thai curry, kung pao chicken and blue corn green chile enchiladas.
2016 New Mexico State Fair Bronze Medal Winner
Lavender Bliss
Sweet
Summer, Local Lavender Flowers, Dandelion, and Chamomile.
This lavender-infused sweet wine made with Muscat grapes has orange zest and honey flavors. Pair it with dried fruit, blue cheese and strawberry flan.
Summer, Local Lavender Flowers, Dandelion, and Chamomile.
This lavender-infused sweet wine made with Muscat grapes has orange zest and honey flavors. Pair it with dried fruit, blue cheese and strawberry flan.
Conejito White
Sweet
Soft Pear, and Orange Peel.
A blend of White Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this sweet wine has pear and red delicious apple flavors. Pair it with grilled peaches with mozzarella, grilled fish tacos and sopapillas with honey.
Soft Pear, and Orange Peel.
A blend of White Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this sweet wine has pear and red delicious apple flavors. Pair it with grilled peaches with mozzarella, grilled fish tacos and sopapillas with honey.
Moscato
Sweet
Honey, Pear, Mandarin Orange, and Fruity Flavors.
This sweet wines floral flavors pair well with Chinese barbeque pork buns, Thai red curry with vegetables and red chile posole.
Honey, Pear, Mandarin Orange, and Fruity Flavors.
This sweet wines floral flavors pair well with Chinese barbeque pork buns, Thai red curry with vegetables and red chile posole.
Criadera (Sherry)
Sweet
Late Harvest, Honey, and Apricot.
This sweet sherry-style wine has a nutty caramel flavor. Similar to port wines with an alcohol content of 18%. After a trip to Spain, we were inspired to make a sherry-style wine, Criadera, which means "garden". Pair it with braised pears with caramel sauce, gorgonzola dolce and Marcona almonds.
Late Harvest, Honey, and Apricot.
This sweet sherry-style wine has a nutty caramel flavor. Similar to port wines with an alcohol content of 18%. After a trip to Spain, we were inspired to make a sherry-style wine, Criadera, which means "garden". Pair it with braised pears with caramel sauce, gorgonzola dolce and Marcona almonds.
Rose & Sparkling Wines
Black Mesa Dry Rose
Dry
Strawberry, and Rose Petals.
This dry award-winning wine has strawberry, clove and cherry flavors. Pair it with grilled Portobello mushrooms, barbecue chicken and grilled green chile cheese burgers.
2016 New Mexico Wine Growers Association Best in Category Award Winner
Strawberry, and Rose Petals.
This dry award-winning wine has strawberry, clove and cherry flavors. Pair it with grilled Portobello mushrooms, barbecue chicken and grilled green chile cheese burgers.
2016 New Mexico Wine Growers Association Best in Category Award Winner
Sparkling Rose by Gruet
Dry
Light Strawberry, Watermelon, and Rose of Pinot Noir.
A New Mexico Sparkling wine that will tickle your fancy- quite dry- in a brut style. A winner of the New Mexico Wine Growers Association Best in Catagory Award in 2016. This blend of Sparkling is produced by Gruet Winery.
Light Strawberry, Watermelon, and Rose of Pinot Noir.
A New Mexico Sparkling wine that will tickle your fancy- quite dry- in a brut style. A winner of the New Mexico Wine Growers Association Best in Catagory Award in 2016. This blend of Sparkling is produced by Gruet Winery.
Pinot Grigio Arancia
Dry
Tangerine Peel, Honeydew, and Pear.
Aranica, Orange in Italian. Estate grown pinot grigio grapes fermented on the skin. Contact with the skins lends to the wine's unique orane color and character. Aromas of tangerine and caramel apple intrique your senses. Experience strawberry, apricot, and citrus on the palate. Pairs well with bold curry dishes or simply by itself.
Tangerine Peel, Honeydew, and Pear.
Aranica, Orange in Italian. Estate grown pinot grigio grapes fermented on the skin. Contact with the skins lends to the wine's unique orane color and character. Aromas of tangerine and caramel apple intrique your senses. Experience strawberry, apricot, and citrus on the palate. Pairs well with bold curry dishes or simply by itself.
Santa Fest
Sweet
Holiday Mulled Spiced Wine.
This sweet, mulled spice wine, has cinnamon, nutmeg and clove flavors. Pairs well with mince pie, blue cheese, ginger snaps and biscochitos. Served HOT in the winter. Makes the house smell like Christmas!
Holiday Mulled Spiced Wine.
This sweet, mulled spice wine, has cinnamon, nutmeg and clove flavors. Pairs well with mince pie, blue cheese, ginger snaps and biscochitos. Served HOT in the winter. Makes the house smell like Christmas!
- Seasonal Cider -
Peach
Only available in person!
Come visit us to try it, and consider taking a growler home with our limited flavors!
Black Flamingo
Dry
This refreshing semi-dry artisanal cider features mouthwatering acidity from northern New Mexico apples with a fruity, crisp, bright finish.
Tastes of bright, crisp apple and pleasant tartness. Finishes clean.
2023 Great American Wine Intl Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
2023 Great American Cider Competition Bronze Medal Winner!
This refreshing semi-dry artisanal cider features mouthwatering acidity from northern New Mexico apples with a fruity, crisp, bright finish.
Tastes of bright, crisp apple and pleasant tartness. Finishes clean.
2023 Great American Wine Intl Wine Competition Silver Medal Winner
2023 Great American Cider Competition Bronze Medal Winner!
Honey Dry
Dry with a little sweetness.
Wild Cherry
Semi Sweet
This is a refreshing chokecherry (Capuline) flavored, sparkling, cider featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness. The chokecherries are also from northern NM. Pairing: Tamales. Flan with cinnamon sauce.
2020 Florida State Fair Intl Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner!
This is a refreshing chokecherry (Capuline) flavored, sparkling, cider featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness. The chokecherries are also from northern NM. Pairing: Tamales. Flan with cinnamon sauce.
2020 Florida State Fair Intl Wine Competition Bronze Medal Winner!
Prickly Pear
Semi Sweet
Made with 100% New Mexico apples and Prickly Pear cactus (spines removed). It fuses the 400 year old NM tradition of wine production with 100+ years of apples cultivation. Pairing: Great with green chile cheeseburgers
2023 NM State Fair Silver Medal Winner!
Made with 100% New Mexico apples and Prickly Pear cactus (spines removed). It fuses the 400 year old NM tradition of wine production with 100+ years of apples cultivation. Pairing: Great with green chile cheeseburgers
2023 NM State Fair Silver Medal Winner!
Blood Orange
Semi Sweet
This is a refreshing blood orange flavored, sparkling, cider featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness.
Pairing: Habenero Glazed Chicken Wings
This is a refreshing blood orange flavored, sparkling, cider featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness.
Pairing: Habenero Glazed Chicken Wings
Blackberry Basil
Sweet
Made with 100% New Mexico apples, fusing a 400 year traidiont of apple cultivation and wine production. High elevation fruit provides the perfect juice to creat this world class hard cider. Blended with natural blackberry and basil flavors.
2023 NM State Fair Gold Medal Winner
2023 Finger Lakes Intl Competition Bronze Medal Winner
Made with 100% New Mexico apples, fusing a 400 year traidiont of apple cultivation and wine production. High elevation fruit provides the perfect juice to creat this world class hard cider. Blended with natural blackberry and basil flavors.
2023 NM State Fair Gold Medal Winner
2023 Finger Lakes Intl Competition Bronze Medal Winner
Raspberry
Sweet
This is a refreshing raspberry flavored sparkling cider, featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples, balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness. Semi-sweet, ripe raspberry, crisp apple, pleasant tartness.
Pairing: Raspberry tart, custard brulee and biscochitos.
2023 Great American Cider Competition Silver Medal Winner!
This is a refreshing raspberry flavored sparkling cider, featuring bright acidity from Northern NM apples, balanced perfectly with a touch of sweetness. Semi-sweet, ripe raspberry, crisp apple, pleasant tartness.
Pairing: Raspberry tart, custard brulee and biscochitos.
2023 Great American Cider Competition Silver Medal Winner!
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