SANTA FE WINE FIELD GUIDE
High‑Desert Sips: A Luxurious High Road Drive from Santa Fe to Chimayó and Northern Vineyards
An all‑inclusive, guided wine tour from Santa Fe that pairs a cultural visit to the Santuario de Chimayó with curated tastings at three high‑elevation northern New Mexico wineries.
High‑Desert Sips: A Luxurious High Road Drive from Santa Fe to Chimayó and Northern Vineyards.
Depart Santa Fe in a luxury Mercedes‑Benz van for a six‑hour, all‑inclusive drive along the scenic High Road to Taos. The route threads high‑desert vistas and cultural landmarks, beginning with a stop in Chimayó at the revered Santuario and continuing to three handpicked northern New Mexico wineries for curated tastings and paired small bites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic High Road to Chimayó and Taos
Travel the scenic High Road from Santa Fe toward Taos, taking in high‑desert views en route to Chimayó and the region’s wine country.
Tastings at Three High‑Elevation Wineries
Visit three hand‑selected northern New Mexico wineries—among the highest‑elevation vineyards in the U.S.—for curated tastings and thoughtfully paired small bites.
Santuario de Chimayó Visit
Begin the day with a stop in the historic village of Chimayó to visit the legendary Santuario de Chimayó, a revered spiritual site and cultural treasure.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
From a central Santa Fe pickup, the day unfolds as a comfortable drive in a Mercedes‑Benz van along high, open landscapes to Chimayó, a short cultural stop at the Santuario, and then into wine country for multiple tastings and small plates—an immersive, all‑inclusive blend of scenery, culture, and regional flavor.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this driving wine tour suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a six‑hour, all‑inclusive outing that departs Santa Fe at 10:00 AM and returns around 4:00 PM.
Meet outside La Fonda on the Plaza at 100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe before the 10:00 AM departure.
Expect curated wine tastings at three northern New Mexico wineries with thoughtfully paired small bites; the tour is described as all‑inclusive and travels in a Mercedes‑Benz van.
The experience is operated as an all‑inclusive guided tour originating from Santa Fe with scheduled stops in Chimayó and northern wine country.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is six hours.
Where does the tour meet and depart?
The tour meets outside La Fonda on the Plaza at 100 E San Francisco St in Santa Fe and departs from there.
What time does the tour start and when does it return?
The tour departs La Fonda at 10:00 AM, departs wine country around 3:00 PM, and arrives back in Santa Fe at approximately 4:00 PM.
What sites are included on the itinerary?
The itinerary includes a stop in Chimayó to visit the Santuario de Chimayó and visits to three northern New Mexico wineries along the High Road.
Are tastings and food included?
Yes; curated tastings and thoughtfully paired small bites are included as part of the all‑inclusive tour.
What type of vehicle is used for the tour?
Guests travel in a luxury Mercedes‑Benz van.