tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13670249.post1139224813805651113..comments2023-09-27T02:20:41.375-07:00Comments on Wild Walla Walla Wine Woman™: Wine Geek Trivia: AppellationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13670249.post-4579084686566292102010-08-13T00:43:04.911-07:002010-08-13T00:43:04.911-07:00Oh, dear, I have to say that I know EXACTLY what w...Oh, dear, I have to say that I know EXACTLY what winery you are speaking of. I lived in New Mexico for a decade and I actually am a big fan of the fabulous pistachios and treats from that same facility that makes that foul pistachio wine (which is, btw, grown right there in vineyards next to the pistachio groves -- I believe there is no official AVA for that area). I've been ordering nuts from them for years, and I just conveniently avoid all references to their "award-winning" wines. :)<br /><br />Although, after typing the above, I realize that there are TWO different places that could meet your description (they actually have a bit of a long-standing local rivalry, but that's another story).<br /><br />New Mexico does have a few decent wines, though, and most of the winemakers there are knowledgeable and dedicated to their craft. I have to say that as a grad student in the "land of enchantment," it was wonderful to be able to grab a cheap bottle of decent local wine (never pistachio-based) to sip on a hot desert evening. It helped me make it through the stress of being a poor, starving student. I even wrote a rather nostalgic blog post about foods and wine of New Mexico a couple of months ago: <br /><br />http://www.meltingteapot.com/blog5.php/2010/05/12/foods-of-new-mexico-part-1<br /><br />One last note -- those hot, red chile pistachios from New Mexico are fabulous paired with Walla Walla syrahs and cabs!Cindy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02304700017629325072noreply@blogger.com