We have absolutely loved coming to this winery for years and have enjoyed watching it grow. The staff has always been wonderful, and we've recommended this place to so many people. Unfortunately, our most recent visit ended on a very disappointing note. Carol, the owner, handled a situation in a way that felt extremely rude and one-sided. It seemed like our experience as paying, longtime customers was overlooked in an effort to accommodate others. We were having such a beautiful day until that interaction, and it completely changed the experience for us. We truly love this winery and want to continue supporting it, which is why it's so disappointing to leave feeling disregarded. Loyal customers deserve to feel valued and respected. read more

The view!!! What a great local spot that always has entertainment and activities. We went to watch a band and seeing the sunset was a bonus. Drinks were great and the fries but we didn't try any other food. Like that they have other options other than wine. Will be back to check out their Sip and Swap book event!!! read more

We stayed here with Harvest Host in our RV. The tasting room is really nice. We had the El santo wine and their appetizers. On a Monday not a huge menu selection but it was good. We sat outside great patio area! The wine and service was good! read more

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I stopped in Rio Grande Winery in Las Cruces, New Mexico and had a really nice experience. The outdoor seating area is beautiful, with a great view of the mountains behind the vineyard. It was a little windy when I visited in March, but the scenery more than made up for it. I arrived a bit late for a full tasting since they stop tastings after 4 PM, but the staff was still kind enough to let me sample four different wines. I ended up enjoying them so much that I bought three bottles to take with me--two reds and one sparkling. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Honestly, everyone I met in Las Cruces seemed that way. At one point, a local woman nearby even asked if it would bother me if she smoked. I thought that was such a polite and considerate thing to do. Between the mountain backdrop, the relaxed atmosphere, and the friendly people, it was a really pleasant stop. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area. read more

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We recently visited Rio Grande Winery in Las Cruces and had an overall great experience with a few hiccups. The highlight for us was the Petit Verdot, a fantastic New Mexico wine that we absolutely loved. The ambiance is beautiful, the venue itself is amazing, and it wasn't overly crowded, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The live music was outstanding. Moonshine Railroad from El Paso played, and they were incredible. They performed a mix of old and new country, and every song was a perfect two-step or waltz. Super danceable and so much fun. The winery should really advertise this band more because they were a huge part of what made the night special. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the setting. After our waiter brought our bottle of wine, he never returned. We ended up having to ask another waitress to put in our dessert order. He left for the evening without checking back with us, and we didn't even know he had left. Also, other reviews are accurate about needing better wait staff at the back area where the live bands play -- that process could definitely be improved. Our dessert (a brownie with ice cream) tasted burnt, which was disappointing after such a strong start with the wine. Despite the service issues and dessert mishap, we'll definitely return but next time we'll just order directly from the bar. The wine, atmosphere, and especially the music made it worth it. read more

Good food, service was a bit slow the day we went (Sunday). There seemed to just be the one lady working the tables. She did a fab job tho. Drinks were well poured. Great variety of wines and cocktails. Awesome place to hangout with friends, enjoy live music and sit and relax. There is also a pickleball court available. read more

Great setting with the organ mountains in the distance. Great views and nice dance floor. Friendly, efficient staff that quickly served our orders despite the full house. Pizza was delicious and their other options for food we're all delicious! Will be back! read more

Been coming here for a few years and always have such a relaxing time. Today we had Joana as our server and she was lovely. A very hard worker and kind person. They have great wine here and the atmosphere is beautiful on a clear day. Sundays they have live music. Lots of food and pet friendly! Veggie options our pretty good! Can't wait to come back! read more

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What better way to end the day, then at the Rio Grande Vineyard. Such a calming and really amazing view and wow, the wine was really good too. As a thank you to my dear friend. I got her a bottle of what we enjoyed the most. Well done New Mexico! This Cali Girl was very impressed read more

Rio Grande Winery - After the tall grass was cut - the view was even better! - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

My husband went in for the first time. Grant it we are wine drinkers , the wine body, flavors, temperature were weak. I ordered poco dulce and Sauvignon blank one too sweet then other no flavor. The ambience is people just drinking, no music playing to at least ease the tension that no one greets you. read more

We stopped in while passing through Las Cruces. We needed to restock our wines, and we found the perfect spot. The wines were delicious; I especially enjoyed the Spaniard. We walked out with several selections! read more

Rio Grande Winery - Our tasting selections - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Beautiful winery tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating areas thoughtfully decorated. Winery sits 300-400 yards off NM 28, with rows of vines filling this space. Upon close examination, each wine row is different varietal (Sangiovese right next to Viognier) that nicely showcases itself in their offerings, relatively dry whites, rose's, and reds that are blends of 5-6 varietals. I'm guessing they source these varietals from various vineyards around this largely agricultural area as there is not enough area under vine in front of the tasting room to support the total production of Rio Grande Winery. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Last night they were alternating between greeting guests as they entered the door, and sitting outside with guests watching the sun set against the mountains. A truly wonderful vista and large enough for large parties. Food offering was pretty standard for a wine tasting room. All catered stuff such as small charcuterie box, hummus and pretzel chips (were out last night), small cheese pizza; some sweets; and of course wine flights. I bought a bottle of their red blend and a charcuterie box (~ $50 with tip). All the wines looked to be in $20-$30 range and the food was all in the $7.50-$15 range. Hours are 2pm to 8pm. Recommend getting there about 6 to open a bottle and watch the sun set with some snacks ... really nice spot!! read more

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Definitely the winery with the best view of the Organ Mountains! Enjoy a great flight or a glass of wine on their patio as you watch the sun set over the beautiful Organ Mountains and listen to live music. This vineyard and winery has it all. Even though the space in the tasting room is lovely, you will find most of the customers out back at the numerous tables. Staff is happy to assist with your selections and bring them to you so you can sit back and relax. Wine tastings are pick 4 for $12. This gem is nestled between the pecan orchards off Highway 28. read more

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Love having Ryan as a sever!! He is very courteous and has great knowledge about the wines! He also remembers my favorite wine!! read more

Rio Grande Winery - My favorite!! - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Love this place it's my go to place for fun and friends the employees are prefect always smiling and makes sure your having fun the owners are fantastic they come to your table greet you they don't just ask you if alls ok they stay and talk to you sometimes even sits at your table you come in with a smile and leave with one read more

Found this place on a Saturday evening and really glad we did. A country band was playing outside where they have tons of seating and a large cement area where plenty of dancing happens. The staff was friendly as were the other patrons. I gather they do free line dancing lessons every Thursday evening. For the wine, I ended with a glass of white that was dry, crisp and tasty. read more

Rio Grande Winery - Outside space - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Super fun for a different more outdoorsy winery experience. They often have live music, lots of outside tables and some inside seating too. Food trucks and pickle ball courts! This place is not your grandfather winery! Oh I forgot to mention the awesome view if the mountains. The staff has always been nice and friendly even when they get busy. If you have an RV, they are a Harvest Host so check for availability and stay the night! The parking lot for the RVs is nice and level with a nice panoramic view of the organ mountains. read more

Jim and Jonny led us through a wonderful exploration of their wines. We had a lot of fun conversation. Great service, ambiance, and a nice soft pretzel! read more

Beautiful facility with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoyed the wine flight and the little charcuterie board is delightful. We tried the alfajores cookie off the desert menu and loved it! Service was spot on, our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Would have liked to play pickleball if it weren't so windy outside. read more

Rio grande winery Mixed review The winery is located outside of Las Cruces. It has an open view of the Organ Mountains. The facility is clean with an expansive bar and a lovely open patio along the back. They often have a live band and plenty of room for dancing. The female bartender was quick to serve us water but then disappeared. After about 20 minutes I went up to the bar to order. She informed me Flights were not available because they were too busy. I went back to my table to confer with my partner. We decided to purchase the most expensive bottle, not knowing which one we would like. I went immediately back to bar. As she was opening a bottle for another customer, I asked a question about taking the unused portion home. After she tended to her current customer, she walked past me to take care of another customer. Then she walked past me again to take care of another customer. Then she took another! I was standing there the whole time with my credit card in my hand. Was she purposely ignoring me? It sure seemed like it. I was tempted to leave but we had met friends there. Finally a male employee came up to take my order. The wine was good but not worth the price tag. During this time we ordered food from Leo's Far Out Tacos Truck. Our 3 street tacos and 1 chicken burrito took 35 minutes! It was tasty but the wait was way too long for a food truck. Next time we'll eat before going. read more

My husband and I have been coming to Rio Grande Winery for years. However, we stopped coming after the pandemic until now. Let me tell you, we were more than surprised with all the renovations and the outstanding service. We arrived to see a renovated and modern area with plenty of seating with great AC. The bartender was extremely helpful. We bought a bottle of RHV Malbec which had such a smooth taste. I truly enjoyed it. We also got two glasses of Land of Mañana wine. It had a fruity, sweet, delicious flavor. We also got a tray of charcuterie with fresh contents. The service was like NO OTHER. We decided to sit outside on some comfy outdoor couches to enjoy the amazing Mountain View. The water misters were on which allowed to forget about the heat. We were informed that Friday, Saturday, and Sundays at 7:00 pm there's live music and food trucks to enjoy the sunset. The outside has been completely renovated as well. There's plenty of comfortable seating with a huge canopy to provide shade. We are definitely coming back. read more

Rio Grande Winery - Charcuterie tray that was so delicious! - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Driving cross country from Florida back home to San Diego, we decided to stop in Las Cruces for the night and stumbled upon this winery. We called them beforehand to make sure children and dogs were welcome and a friendly and funny guy assured us that as long as both were on leashes, we would be good. As we drove up, we saw that the property was also a harvest host and there was a group of random RV guests hanging by a fire pit having a great time. We then walked into a room that was full of the most welcoming people and an awesome band. We sat ourselves just outside the main room with our pups and were greeted immediately greeted by the owner. He was welcoming and humble and made us feel like we were part of a family in the first five minutes. Then I tasted the wine... umm... yeah, this place is legit and unique. The Barbera was peppery and memorable (unlike many I usually have). The Malbec had fruity notes of strawberry I had never associated with that grape and the merlot and Cabernet were ultimately "chuggable" - full bodied and complex, but easy in the palette and well-balanced. Now don't get me started on the food. The el presidente tacos (a simple combination of shrimp, cheese and local green chiles was unbelievable). And the waffle fries, were perfect. And it doesn't end there! The spot is beautiful with an amazing view of the mountains that even in the moonlight was awe inspiring. I am so happy we stopped in Las Cruces and had an opportunity to experience this amazing little spot. I just hope it doesn't get too popular and ruin the unique community feeling that makes it so special. read more

Beautiful location. Great people and great atmosphere Total wine list of owner made wines. You will never regret your evening with Rio Grande Winery. Some nights beautiful music bands to match the quality of wine and the service people. read more

We spent a delightful afternoon at Rio Grande Winery. It was just after a brief afternoon rain storm that moistened the air just enough to cool it to a perfect temp. My wife and I both had the Malbec and the Rose. The Malbec not to heavy for a warm day and the rose which was quite refreshing. We also enjoyed the cheeses they had available and the chips with locally made hatch chili salsa. I loved the variety of wines that were available and the property was quite beautiful to spend a perfect afternoon with family. We will definitely be back soon! read more

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The wine has improved significantly since my last visit. Service was as usual, very good. Ambiance as always was excellent.

We have mixed experiences at Rio Grande Winery. We have been there numerous times in the last 3 years and have always found their wine to be quite good. Recent renovations have resulted in a beautiful facility, and the back porch facing the Organs is the best atmosphere in town. However, each time we visit the service is worse and yesterday evening we couldn't get a staff member to even look at us. We waited at the table for a bit, and then I thought I'd try going to the bar to buy a bottle. No luck. We finally decided to leave, and by that time, 3 employees were at the end of the bar visiting. None of them even glanced at us as we walked by. The other factor that sped up our departure was the volume of the music. I've been going to rock concerts for years, and I'm no stranger to loud music, so this is a very rare complaint from me, but it was so loud we couldn't have a conversation. I hope they get it together soon. We enjoy going out there, but lately, it's just not worth the fight it takes to get them to take our money. read more

The view of the mountains is great. But the service is lacking not as friendly as you would like. I also ordered a pretzel and hummus and they gave me sabra. read more

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Remarkable wines, first rate venue with breathtaking views of the Organ Mountains, live music and food trucks. An A+.

We absolutely love it here! We've only been twice, but it's perfect for date night. And when we have family and friends visiting to take them. We love going right before sunset, they start turning on the fireplaces and live music. It's just a great vibe! read more

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Awesome place! Great service! They even turned on the sprinkler hose and offered for my child to play there. Family friendly. Live music was a nice choice. Sunset was beautifully casting a golden glow on the field, so pretty! Highly recommend it. read more

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Damian is the greatest. Wine too! Lovely ambiance and Mountain View's. With lovely dessert options. read more

Rio Grande Winery - Mission red wine, chilled! - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Five stars for an amazing experience with Rio Grande Winery. How wonderful to have the opportunity to pick grapes in the vineyard then be treated to lunch, wine and grape stomping at th. The new owner of Rio Grande Winery was very personable and kind. I was especially happy to see that the vineyard workers were also invited to the free lunch at the winery. Btw, stomping grapes feels just like a foot massage. I can check this off my bucket list. Thanks Rio Grande Winery! read more

Rio Grande Winery - Stomping grapes! - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

The ambiance is beautiful, so comfortable with the mountain backdrop. The bar service is fast and friendly. We reserved a fire pit which was really nice but with the winds it was more of a hassle so we removed it. There are only two bathrooms that accommodate one person each, so that requires good timing. Both times we went they had Mad Dog food truck. The food is good but you'll wait in line a good 30 minutes, not real encouraging. Overall it's a wonderful place to meet friends. read more

This is the perfect winery for tasting, enjoying an appetizer, and relaxing. The indoor/outdoor venue was a nice addition to our New Mexico vacation. read more

So as of this date 5/29/23 since the last time I visited it has been sold again. Wines are fair and food that is served is second rate. Their Fruit and cheese and meat plate that they call a platter is premade and severed in a plastic container. Their advertised Pizza is from a restaurant in town and kept in a warming area and is delivered at a specific time and sits till you order it. The fruit cheese option is $20 and is worth about $12 Decided not to try the pizza since it is not fresh and decided to go to another winery that makes fresh pizza. Will not return to this place again as there are better choices near by.. Am being generous giving them a three star rating. D Ward Las Cruces read more

I stopped by Rio Grande Vineyard & Winery this week and I had a wonderful time. The young man who helped me, Joshua, had a sense of humor and was professional. I ordered a $40 wine and cheese basket. It included a bottle of Land of Mañana, a moscato, as well as a package of Boar's Head sausage and cheese. The view of the Organ Mountains from the patio is spectacular. There is a lot of seating. I met three lovely widows and we became friendly enough to share e-mail addresses. Rio Grande Vineyard and Winery is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours on a beautiful day! read more

Rio Grande Winery - The view of the Organ Mountains from the patio... - Wineries Near Me - Las Cruces, New Mexico

Just stopped at the Rio grande winery, sampled several different wines with a wine flight. Loved them all. New co- owner Jay Hill gave us a tour of the winery. Beautiful remodeling. Great food, great entertainment. Inspiring new owners. Really enjoyed our time there. We ended up joining the wine club for the special release wines not available to the public. All the samples were fantastic. . Thank you Jay Hill for the winery tour and thank you Rose for your great service. We will definitely be back again. https://www.facebook.com/RioGrandeWinery?mibextid=LQQJ4d read more

Everyone here is super friendly. The wines are amazing and we learned a lot about how wine growing began in this region. Lots of history here tucked into the Las Cruces area. What a view! You can sit on the patio and gaze at the distant mountains while enjoying some excellent reds and whites. read more

Randy and Carol McMillan are the Owners of RGW and are great people who enjoy all people and provide a friendly atmosphere for all. I read a post recently that was untrue the McMillan Owners, Randy and Carol are not racist end of story. Please visit there outdoor patio area and enjoy the view. Dave and Kendra Brunson. read more

Beautiful views. Cherry sangria was great. Disappointed on our cheese tray. It was a box of crackers, a block of cheese and a pkg of sliced salami a knife and cheese board (DIY style). We enjoyed the sangria, but was not impressed with the Riorita...we sent it back! They had live music, the band was good but vocals were Just ok. We got rained out of the patio area and called it a day! read more

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