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July 2024 by Grace T.M.
I’ve been to El Alamo three times now and every visit has been a treat. Do yourself a favor and book a tasting. The wine maker, Joe, will walk you through his (many!) wines and explain how they were created and what makes them unique. If you want to meet a true local New Mexican family winemaker delivering excellent wines and a personal experience, make the trip to El Alamo.
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April 2024 by Gioia Rademaker
We visited a few wineries and this was our favorite by far. You can tell Joseph is passionate about what he does and it reflects into his wines. He had such a variety to try and we loved the one on one experience, made it so much more personable and added to our visit. Highly recommend
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April 2024 by Kaitlyn Taddie
Absolutely fantastic. My husband and I have had a LOT of wine and every wine we had here knocked it out of the park. Joseph created an incredible experience and you could feel how much thought went into each and ever wine. We already are talking about getting wine shipped via his site and also coming back for another visit in the near future. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone visiting the area.
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March 2024 by Arthur Fields
Surprisingly good wines to taste with a surprisingly warm, friendly, and knowledgeable proprietor. Very close to Los Luceros Historic Site and very convenient to stop off at El Alamo before or after visiting that wonderful indoor/outdoor history museum.
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February 2024 by Anahi Dominicci
My husband and I stopped here during our little getaway weekend and let me tell you it was a great experience!! The wine was amazing and Joseph made our experience 100 times better. We will definitely go back to visit and we will be taking our friends and family!
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February 2024 by Daniella P.
I downloaded Yelp for the first time just to give this place 5 stars. It was easily the best wine tasting experience I've ever had. It was only $10 to try 20+ wines and it's all run by one man who makes all of the wine and runs the winery himself. He did such an amazing job explaining all of the wines and every single wine was delicious. The winery is an extension of his home which made it feel more personal and is also home to one of the largest cottonwood trees which made the experience even cooler. It's almost impossible to leave without buying a bottle (or 2, or 3 ). 10/10 definitely going back
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December 2023 by Christian Timothy
What a gem!!!!! We are traveling through NM and found This amazing winery. Joseph the owner and Wine Maker or should I say Magician was very accommodating and friendly. It is hard to get here due to construction, but do not let that distract you from you visit. His wines are simply amazing and we will be ordering to ship to our home in Phoenix in the future. It is rare to find someone like Joseph with passion and talent who takes such pride in what he does. He has a wall full awards that he clearly deserves. 1 to 10 rating. I would give him and his wine 100. Trust me it is that good!!!!!!!!
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November 2023 by Emma Freeman
My husband and I stopped here on the last day of our first anniversary trip and it was the highlight of our whole vacation!!! The tasting was by appointment and it was just us with the owner’s daughter, who was wonderful and so hospitable and knowledgeable. We got to try every single one of the wines and there wasn’t a single one that wasn’t delicious! We left with four bottles. My favourite thing about the winery was that it’s truly family-owned and operated and it was so lovely to hear stories about the family and each family member’s personal preferences. I can’t say enough good things about this place- it was beautiful, it was wholesome, wine was amazing, and at our request we got to pet the family dog, Bear, who was such a sweet, good boy! If you’re in New Mexico make sure you don’t miss it! You’ll be so glad you stopped in. Thank you for making our trip!
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November 2023 by Ethan Ramey
Great wine, cheers!
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October 2023 by allie t.
A wonderful experience! The owner proprietor was accommodating and wonderful! I do recommend calling or booking online in advance. Had a great tasting and purchased a few bottles to go! Don't sleep on this winery!
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July 2023 by Russell W
This is a small winery, probably a one person show. He was super hospitable and his wines were very good. I highly recommend a visit and don't forget to see the State Champion Cottonwood tree that is the winery's namesake.
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April 2023 by wineofthemoment
Meaning “The Cottonwood” and home to the largest Cottonwood tree in New Mexico (second in U.S.), this small, family run boutique winery will fill that special place in your wine heart. The estate has been in family hands for about 200 years and was already a working farm for apples and apricots. Winemaker and founder, Joseph Martinez, had already taken a stab at making wine for about 15 years for the family. Almost a decade ago, he and his family began planting vines on the estate of primarily Riesling and Baco Noir. With his mechanical engineering background, his science-based approach to winemaking and intuitive talent has yielded some great tasting wines. 2017 was the first commercial vintage and the tasting room opened in 2020. With about 1200 vines on the estate as well as grapes sourced from other New Mexico vineyards, this new operation has been producing about 300-600 cases per year of wine. There are a lot of different wines to try on the list. For the whites, there are four different Riesling styles from dry, semi-dry, to sweet. Ranging in vintages from 2018 – 2020, each has their own unique character on Riesling notes, but those citrus, apple, and apricot notes are all quite pleasing. Also on the list is an Apricot wine. This surprisingly dry like fruit wine was from a bumper crop they had and has good acids for food pairing. For the Boco Noir grapes, check out their Rosés. Taste all of them from dry to sweet, but all vintages from 2018 to 2020 will peak your senses with lots of aromas of strawberries. You will be in for a special treat with their 2021 Primavera. This porch sipping wine is a blend of Riesling and Baco Noir with fantastic floral notes. For the red wines, start off with the 2018 Baco Noir. Light in tannins, it has a smokiness to it along with flavors reminiscent of a Pinot Noir. The 2020 Baco Noir will tickle your wine senses with some bourbon notes along with flavors of plums. There are also some traditional reds on the list to try including, 2019 Petite Sirah (dark garnet color, light acids), 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (black cherry notes, rich mouthfeel), 2018 Tempranillo (black pepper, bold, tannic), and the 2020 Nebbiolo (light color, big tannins, rose petal notes). Save some room at the end for their dessert wines. For Riesling lovers, the white version is clocking in at 18% abv and is quite soothing to the soul. The red dessert wine is based off the Baco Noir. Fortified with Brandy, this 2020 beast is what to savor for at the end of a long day and great meal. Also on the horizon are Sangiovese and Petit Verdot wines to be added to the menu. A number of these wines have also garnered top awards at the 2021 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition. This is a great gem to stop and visit North of Santa Fe as you trek along state road 68. The family and friends there are the best and will treat you quite well. It is always a pleasure visiting a new winery during its early startup years and we look forward to future visits with this one to see how they continue to grow. Cheers!
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March 2023 by Mike And Robin C.
Meaning "The Cottonwood" and home to the largest Cottonwood tree in New Mexico (second in U.S.), this small, family run boutique winery will fill that special place in your wine heart. The estate has been in family hands for about 200 years and was already a working farm for apples and apricots. Winemaker and founder, Joseph Martinez, had already taken a stab at making wine for about 15 years for the family. Almost a decade ago, he and his family began planting vines on the estate of primarily Riesling and Baco Noir. With his mechanical engineering background, his science-based approach to winemaking and intuitive talent has yielded some great tasting wines. 2017 was the first commercial vintage and the tasting room opened in 2020. With about 1200 vines on the estate as well as grapes sourced from other New Mexico vineyards, this new operation has been producing about 300-600 cases per year of wine. There are a lot of different wines to try on the list. For the whites, there are four different Riesling styles from dry, semi-dry, to sweet. Ranging in vintages from 2018 - 2020, each has their own unique character on Riesling notes, but those citrus, apple, and apricot notes are all quite pleasing. Also on the list is an Apricot wine. This surprisingly dry like fruit wine was from a bumper crop they had and has good acids for food pairing. For the Boco Noir grapes, check out their Rosés. Taste all of them from dry to sweet, but all vintages from 2018 to 2020 will peak your senses with lots of aromas of strawberries. You will be in for a special treat with their 2021 Primavera. This porch sipping wine is a blend of Riesling and Baco Noir with fantastic floral notes. For the red wines, start off with the 2018 Baco Noir. Light in tannins, it has a smokiness to it along with flavors reminiscent of a Pinot Noir. The 2020 Baco Noir will tickle your wine senses with some bourbon notes along with flavors of plums. There are also some traditional reds on the list to try including, 2019 Petite Sirah (dark garnet color, light acids), 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon (black cherry notes, rich mouthfeel), 2018 Tempranillo (black pepper, bold, tannic), and the 2020 Nebbiolo (light color, big tannins, rose petal notes). Save some room at the end for their dessert wines. For Riesling lovers, the white version is clocking in at 18% abv and is quite soothing to the soul. The red dessert wine is based off the Baco Noir. Fortified with Brandy, this 2020 beast is what to savor for at the end of a long day and great meal. Also on the horizon are Sangiovese and Petit Verdot wines to be added to the menu. A number of these wines have also garnered top awards at the 2021 New Mexico State Fair Wine Competition. This is a great gem to stop and visit North of Santa Fe as you trek along state road 68. The family and friends there are the best and will treat you quite well. It is always a pleasure visiting a new winery during its early startup years and we look forward to future visits with this one to see how they continue to grow. Cheers!
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March 2023 by Jeff Cornett
Between Santa Fe and Taos, El Alamo is an off-the-beaten-path family winery in Alcalde. Tastings are by appointment and you get to sample all of their available white, rose, and red vintages - and there's not a bad one in the bunch. The family staff are very knowledgeable and make you feel like you're sharing a glass with a friend.
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March 2023 by chris “LIL STONER LOCO” Chacon
It's nice and very well maintenanced