La Chiripada Winery

“The last winery on our 5-stop tour of New Mexico wineries. La Chiripada was an unexpected surprise just down the road from the junction of State Rd 68 and Dixon. The small twist on the normal theme came from subtle variations to the typical wine tastes, including the use of huge amphora for aging a few of the vintages. The sculpture out front and a fun story from one of the owners about their link to Colorado was a great personal touch to end our tour on.”

“We love love love La Chiripada Winery! We discovered it years ago when there was a tasting room in the square in Taos. Then 10 years ago, we finally made it to the actual winery near Dixon. Getting back there was a must for us this visit. It did not disappoint!! Wine tasting is free and unlimited. When you buy a case or more, you get 10 percent off. They ship almost anywhere. Very friendly and knowledgeable people work there.”

“Lovely place, definitely worth the detour! We were driving to Taos, saw the sign, and decided to stop. The wine was delicious and it was fun to relax in the beautiful winery and listen to the staff talk about the wine and how she ended up in the area. The tastings were free, and we ended up buying a few bottles to enjoy in Taos.”

“This was a wonderful wine experience where they had complimentary wine tasting for all of us to enjoy. They had a cute sitting area and art gallery to check out the local art. We loved trying out the different wines. We purchased the Special Reserve Riesling and New Mexico port wine to take home with us. It’s worth the trip!”

“This winery surprised me! It's really good! I've been to a lot of new mexico wineries. They tend to be too sweet for me. The cab reserve is excellent! As well as the vino del oro! And the gewurztraminer! Oh, who am I kidding? I liked almost everything here!”

“A beautiful space tucked away in the New Mexico countryside surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The staff provide a full bodied experience that is complete with high quality wine. I would highly recommend this spot for great wine and company.”

“Stopped in what felt like the middle of nowhere for a little wine tasting. Turned out to be a lovely place that also had a brewery & yummy smelling pizza. A little something for everyone. Lovely.”

“The winery itself is small and is really just to sell bottles and leave. It is not a place to sit down, hang out and enjoy a glass or bottle of wine. The nice thing is you can taste as many of the wines as you want for free. Bottles are pricey. Nice staff. Not somewhere I would return.”