Black Mesa Winery
Black Mesa Winery is an American winery in Velarde, New Mexico, founded in 1992. In 2014, Three of Black Mesa's vintages won high awards at the 15th Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition.[1] The winery is known for its chocolate-infused red wine, Black Beauty.[2]
Black Mesa produces over twenty-five varieties of New Mexican wine. The winery has a tasting room at 1502 Highway 68 in Velarde, near Mile Marker 15.
History[edit]
Velarde was originally known as La Joya, meaning "jewel" in Spanish, so called because it was considered some of the best farmland in Santa Fe de Nuevo México.[3]
Black Mesa was founded in 1992 by Dr. Gerhard and Connie Anderson. It was purchased by the current owners, Jerry and Lynda Burd, in 2000.[4]
Lynda Burd is an artist and designs all of the wine labels, her works are displayed in the tasting room. She hosts an art class for patrons, "Art by the Glass."[4]
Awards[edit]
- 15th Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition (2014)
- 2011 Cosecha Ultima, Jefferson Cup.[1]
- 2011 Coyote, Jefferson Cup Award of Merit.[1]
- 2011 New Mexico Cabernet Sauvignon, Jefferson Cup.[1]
- 2012 Burd Vineyard Montepulciano, top 95 category.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Black Mesa Winery shines in competition". Santa Fe New Mexican. December 22, 2014. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ Niederman, Sharon (2012). Signs & Shrines: Spiritual Journeys Across New Mexico. The Countryman Press. p. 64. ISBN 9781581578171.
- ^ Harris, Richard; Fox, Lisa (2008). Artisan Farming: Lessons, Lore, and Recipes. Gibbs Smith. p. 48. ISBN 9781423601333.
- ^ a b Birchell, Donna Blake (2013). New Mexico Wine: An Enchanting History. The History Press. pp. 76–78. ISBN 978-1614238904.
Further reading[edit]
- D'Agata, Ian (2014). Native Wine Grapes of Italy. University of California Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-0520957053.
- Reviews
- Hill, Tom; Clough, Susan (April 1, 2015). "Renaissance at Black Mesa Winery". Local Flavor. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- Parr, Becky (April 14, 2013). "Black Mesa Winery Review". American Winery Guide. Retrieved 2015-04-21.