About NM Vine & Wine Society
“To connect New Mexico wine enthusiasts, wine and grape growers and the wine industry through education, promotion and enjoyment of New Mexico wines.”
Established in 1974 by a group of visionary individuals, the New Mexico Vine & Wine Society is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the exchange of information among amateur and commercial grape growers, wine makers, wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. We believe that the uniqueness of New Mexico’s wine culture is to be recognized, preserved and celebrated. Our primary mission is to promote and develop oenology and viticulture in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Vine and Wine Society sponsors the annual NM State Fair wine judging, along with other regional educational and social events.
Upcoming Elections
Per NM Vine & Wine Society Bylaws, elections are being held this year for the following positions. Terms are two years. The following names have been submitted by the nominating committee:
- President – Jeremiah Baumgartel (Incumbent)
- Vice President – Melinda Cano-Howes (Incumbent)
- Treasurer – Ron Howes (Incumbent)
- Secretary – Bill Stone (Incumbent)
- Membership Chair – Keith Powell (Incumbent)
- Director at Large – Karen Barattino (Incumbent: Dick Anderson)
- Director at Large – David Vehar (Incumbent)
Ballots will be sent to current membership by email.
The following Directors at Large will continue to serve for the second year of their two-year term:
- Bob Czerniak
- David Moeller
- Jan Nicholas
Chapters
The New Mexico Vine and Wine Society consists of three chapters, loosely dividing the state. See the following links to their respective websites:
- Northern Rio Grande Chapter
- Middle Rio Grande Chapter See also MRG (Facebook)
- Southern Rio Grande Chapter (Facebook)
Other Links
- NM Wine — New Mexico Wine & Grape Growers Association
- NMSU — New Mexico State University / Viticulture
- Wine of Enchantment — “Great wine tells a story!”