Casa Rondeña Winery

Beautiful atmosphere. Very Italian vibes with pond and architecture. Wine is decent but not standout. Complex and a good variety. You can only access the restaurant as a member so dont expect to get food if you go to the tasting room. More of an event location for weddings etc. Staff was great and knowledgeable. I'd go back if you could get dinner but I think there are better places in town to get a local vintage and then have some food options and not pay 1200 to access a restaurant. I get the business model but it isn't worth it for middle or upper middle in my opinion.

Casa Rondeña Winery excellent wines, flights are great price. The experience was really nice walk in order your choice of flights or wine, grab your drinks, walk over and grab a table in-door or out-door, live music gorgeous space. Cannot wait to visit New Mexico again in the near future.

My husband and I absolutely love this place, even members! It's beautiful and has amazing wine!!! You can even bring in your own charcuterie! Another beautiful evening with the hubbie at our winery! We both enjoyed a small charcuterie plate and a bottle of the white sparkling wine. Always beyond a please!!!

What a find! A beautiful, calm and peaceful setting with excellent wine in the tasting room. Staff was superb, and great live music (Gilbert Uribe) playing in the garden. Definitely our new go-to spot!

Absolutely love this beautiful winery! The flights are amazing. The sparking wine is my favorite.

We are roaming around Albuquerque and we were up on Sandia Peak and we needed some wine. We thought we could try the Casa Rondena Winery. They have a beautiful facility. Almost like a Tuscan Manor. They have seating all over and it is ready to pick. Of course it was quite windy today like normal but it just felt nice. We are trying multiple wines and Sangria. The wines were okay and what we expected. Trying the Port and Sangria. The port is rich with good legs. I make it and this is a good port.

The staff in the tasting room were so nice! Sitting by the pond was our favorite. We met some great new friends that are members and took a tour of the property. Beautiful place! I’m assuming he’s the owner, walked up to us and told us we didn’t belong in there. Pretty rude. Our new friends told him they were members, and they were showing us around. He huffed and walked away while saying make it quick. I was going to join, but after that encounter we’ll enjoy the public access instead.

Beautiful surroundings, very Tuscan. The wine is very good. You can sit in the vineyard and enjoy your wine!

I've been meaning to check this place out forever, and I'm so glad I finally did. Casa Rondeña feels like a little escape tucked into the North Valley -- super peaceful, with beautiful architecture and gardens that make you forget you're still in Albuquerque. The tasting room is cozy and welcoming, and the staff were friendly without being pushy. I went with a flight to try a mix -- honestly, I was surprised how much I liked all of them. The strawberry sangria stood out for me -- really smooth and delicious, and just something I could sip for a while. What really makes this place special is the atmosphere. You can sit outside by the pond or under the trees and just chill with your glass of wine. There was live entertainment there which was really nice. I saw a few people reading books, others on dates, and a small group doing a birthday toast. It's one of those spots that works whether you want quiet or social. Parking was easy, and they didn't rush us at all, which I appreciated. Definitely planning to go back -- maybe bring some out-of-town friends next time.

Casa Rondeña used to be our favorite winery in New Mexico and for good reason. The property is absolutely stunning, tucked away with that peaceful, old-world charm that makes you feel like you've discovered something special. We've spent countless afternoons here over the years, enjoying tastings and relaxing under the trees with a glass in hand. What really set Casa Rondeña apart was not just the wine, but the warm, welcoming staff who made each visit feel personal and memorable. Unfortunately, some of that magic has faded. The tasting experience has changed quite a bit, and it feels more rushed and less engaging than it used to. We've also noticed that many of the newer staff members don't bring the same energy or hospitality we came to love it all feels a little... blah, for lack of a better word. Which is the reason we aren't members anymore. Still a beautiful place, and we'll always have fond memories here, but the overall experience just isn't what it once was.

In my honest and frank opinion, based on the experience I had at this winery on May 27, 2025, Casa Rodena deserves a perfect 5-star review. With that said, its current status of 4.2 stars on Yelp is a bit surprising. Whatever happened to those who couldn't experience what I experienced, too bad! Since I truly want this place to be rated fairly, here is my say. Being at Casa Rodena, you feel like you are at a beautiful vineyard in Tuscany. I only know Tuscany in photos so hopefully I am saying this right. The winery is a boutique style in a very picturesque area called North Valley. Easy access from the centralized locations such as Old Town Albuquerque. Like a good Yelper does, I started taking photos of its exterior from the vines to the buildings to the winery sign etc. I simply couldn't help it. While I was engrossed in it, a man who appeared to be in his 70's approached me and asked if I wanted to be in the photo at the tiled winery signage. I, without a hesitation said my cheerful yes with a question, "Do you work here?" to which he replied, "I own this winery." Mr. John Calvin, the man behind this beautiful winery happened to pass me by where he noticed me while I was furiously taking photos. After a nice handshake, he asked me where I was in town from. When I told him I was visiting from Denver for some leisure/business trip, he couldn't help elaborating his time in the Mile High city when he was younger. He was, after all, no stranger to me. It was pleasure meeting him. The wine tasting room is open everyday from 12pm to 7pm. No reservations are required. As of late May in 2025, the tasting for four varietals (red or white picked by them or that's all they have; not sure which) is $15. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a friendly/welcoming female staff at the bar. She promptly asked me what I wanted (meaning red or white.) As soon as I told her I wanted the red, she (without any pause) started pouring the three reds she had. The fourth one was my choice of pick so I went with the Rose type one. Here is the lineup of my sample wines: 1) Meritage (2021) Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon 2) 1629 (2022) Blend of spicy Tempranillo with heavy and bold Syrah 3) Syra (2020) 4) Rose (2024) Merlot Rose Once paid, I walked through the building towards the courtyard as I kept hearing some live music. As much as I enjoyed the inside where the ambiance was quite inviting and spacious, many were out in the courtyard on the greenest grass listening to the live performance by a man with a guitar. The volume of the music was just right where it was soothing to our ears. This place is not just for adults; it's also family friendly where you can comfortably visit it with your kids (some were with their kiddos where the young ones were running around on the softest and greenest grass they could find in the entire state.) I tremendously enjoyed all four wines. They were equally good where I simply couldn't pick my number one, so I rate them all the best. New Mexico's dry and hot climate is perfect for creating the quality wines. In that sense, although we do have a very cute wine country in Colorado (Palisade), I felt that the wines produced in NM are next level compared to what our state produces. If this little Tuscany is only 6.5 hours of drive from Denver, then I can easily go down here to do a little wine getaway utilizing a weekend. I shall return.

I love to visit Casa Rondẽna, less for the wine but more for the quiet, tranquil, beautiful grounds. Don't get me wrong--their wine is well worth the visit, but I rarely drink in general. Years ago, I did live on a vineyard for a year, so I know a little bit about wine, but I'm not an expert. With that said, here in the Albuquerque area, Casa Rondẽna is one of the top three wineries I go to when I want to give wine as a gift. Check out their award-winning vintages, 2008 Meritage and 2009 1629. When you enter their world, it feels like you're in a Spanish countryside chateau with vineyard and manicured grounds. Their buildings, after all, are pre-romanesque Iberian-inspired architecture. You can lose yourself while here. So, if you're looking for a quiet place to chill out for an afternoon, escape from the madness, come here, do the wine tasting, get some of their snacks, and gaze at the beauty while lounging in one of their comfortable chairs. Bring home a bottle of wine. You'll be happy you did and feel very restored.

Love to get a nice lil white wine tasting and then always end up with their sparkling! Such. Beautiful setting for drinking wine and feeling fine. The guy serving did pour two different samples into the same glass which was pretty whack but overall always a great experience!

A getaway oasis in Albuquerque - I honestly feel like I'm not in ABQ when I visit Casa Rodena. The wines are good, but the atmosphere is even better. Must visit! Private parking lot with ample parking available.

I was in town for the Albuquerque Balloon fiesta when my friend and I decided to stop at a local winery after our stroll through Old Town in Albuquerque. This winery was amazing. The drive there was sooo unassuming and you would never assume there was such a magnificent winery hidden in Albuquerque. We opted for the refrigerated meat and cheese available as well as a red wine tasting tower for me and a white wine tasting tower for her. The outdoor seating choices were amazing. There was seating in front of the pond that had a fountain or under vines. Most seating was shaded. Both the red and white wine had good body and flavor and very enjoyable to drink. If you are ever in Albuquerque this is a must stop for the ambiance and the wine.

Great ambience. Very beautiful and relaxing. We tried twice to have a drink here but tonight we made it. What a beautiful place. So relaxing and the blend wine was amazing. We need to come back for sure.

They had snacks in the cooler up front charcuterie boards and stuff like that. The gentleman at the wine bar was very nice and friendly. The place is absolutely beautiful inside and out, with a beautiful Lake! This was my first visit to a Winery.

Wonderful atmosphere, self-serve wine bar fun and informative. Lots of things to do other than idle chatter, if that's your desire. I liked the wine selection, my spouse loved them. Charcuterie was good (albeit a bit rustic!)

As wine connoisseurs and having tried so many vineyards across the country and enjoy wine tasting often, as well as keeping a modest wine cellar (a closet really) at home - we continue to be surprised and amazed that the Southwest has so many worthwhile, up-and-coming wineries. As many are aware, if you're a wine lover, wine is very subjective and varies from one's own palate and preference. Due to rather diverse variances in each experience, or trying to compare one winery, vineyard, grape or wine to another, I have developed a method in scoring that will give both the occasional novice wine taster or the most sophisticated connoisseur a bearing on each establishment by visited, based on our single, or sometimes multiple visits to each location. My guidelines are: 1) beauty of location and its scenery [Scored:5.0 ] ; 2) the establishment's appearance and ambience [Scored:4.5]; 3) the owner/operators' attention to their customers and hospitality [Scored:5.0]; 4) activities, events and/or meals/munchies/entertainment [Scored:4.0 ]; 5) wine selection, quality, taste and varieties [Scored:4.0 ]; and 6) heavily weighted on our taste [Scored:4.5 ]; as well as 7) value, consistency and price of the product [Scored:3.5 ]. None of the aforementioned are in any particular order of value. The scale being 1 the worst, 5 the best and recommended and our overall assessment by score and/or pro/cons are: being a wonderful place to spend leisurely time enjoying the scenery and tranquility in beautiful rustic and greens, while enjoying the great varietals as Viogniers, Cabernet Francs, Merlots, Sparkling Wines and some Chardonnay Blends, and scores a whopping 4.35 in our appreciation. Extremely well worth the visit and sipping.

Terrible the food tasted like floor pretty sure the chef picked it up off the ground and put it on my plate!!!! That's not even the worst part I saw a mice running across the floor in 1629. DO NOT EAT HERE complete waste of a membership

I really love this place. It's so peaceful and natural. You feel like you're away from the city even though you're only ten minutes away. You can even book the venue for weddings or special events! Their wine selections are really good and they switch out bottles depending on the season. The prices are fair and affordable. The bartenders are very informed on the wines they are serving. Sometimes they have specials such as sangrias and they also taste really good. The snack options are over priced for sure, so make sure you're coming in with a full tummy or heading to dinner right after.

It was a cold, kinda wet day when we visited so we were relegated to the indoor seating, whish is rather limited for a larger party. Since we had several people in our party that were mobility impaired we ended up taking over the largest table and moving the "taste me" display to the side and begging other less full tables for their extra chairs. It is pretty much self serve and I thought the flights were pricy for what was I got, but we tried both the red and white flights. Was not aware there were beer options until I read other reviews. I guess I crave more in a wine tasting experience.

One of my favorite places in Albuquerque. Whether you are local or just visiting, I highly recommend you visit this beautiful vineyard. I finally signed up, I don't know why I waited so long to be a member.

This winery is absolutely beautiful. The staff are super friendly. We got 2 flights of wine, red and white. They are all fantastic. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Albuquerque.

It's an amazing place with superb customer service, excellent wine and a gorgeous location to relax and enjoy the scenery! I highly recommend!

The grounds are relaxing and beautiful. There are a number of choices with great prices by the glass. Can also buy bottles.

Fortunately we were driving the right direction as we came upon Casa Rondeña Winery -- first we saw the winery -- then the exit -- which gave us enough time to hit the brakes and turn into the entrance. As we rolled up to the complex of buildings through the vineyard, it was as if we had just arrived at an estate winery in Spain or Portugal. Impressive--but how about the wine? We ordered a flight of four wines and took a table under the arbor next to the water garden. Did I say it seemed like an European winery? I prefer dry reds but I also enjoy whites and sparkling wine so I tried the Meritage, the Viognier, the 1629 blend, and the Rondeña sparkling wine. I'm not much of a wine critic so I'll just sum it up by saying I personally enjoyed all of them and bought a bottle of each to take home. BTW -- after uncorking some at home it's confirmed -- they are pretty good wines.

Wonderful, Casa Rondeña is always a treat to visit and take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy the great selection of wines. 5/5 stars.

Great way to spend a Wednesday afternoon: sipping quality, affordable wine in a lovely setting. I imagine it is packed on weekends, but we had the place to ourselves on this day in May. Enjoy!

We had both tasting flights-whites only and September flight. On the white flight, we only like the Viogner. Sept flight- liked Viogner and Meritage. Fabulous setting. Simple snacks available for purchase.

This winery was a hidden gem in Albuquerque. The grounds are super nice and there was remodeling taking place, so im sure it will be even more beautiful. They have a nice wine selection and food. I also loved that they had a little area to buy charcuterie supplies. Staff was friendly, location was nice, and prices were good!

Stopped by casa rodena for a wine tasting flight over the weekend. I tried the white and the red flight and the reds were by far my favorite. The winery itself was very beautiful and the outside sitting area was very nice. It's a little on the smaller side so I would imagine that when this place gets really busy it might be difficult to find seating. They have a really nice indoor seating area with a fireplace as well. The wine flight pours were a little skimpy in my opinion. I really dont think that all four pours even added up to one full glass of wine. Fun experience overall though and would recommend checking them out!

It's a fine time for wine at Casa Rondeña. During my trip to New Mexico, this place was the apple of my eye, and one of many girl-adventures planned with Yelparina, Cecilia L. (Thanks ladybug, for this lovely recommendation!) Autumn season is wrapping up and the temperatures fluctuate. This didn't stop us from enjoying a leisurely time at this beautiful winery. Visitors can order by the bottle or have flights (highly recommended to try many varieties.) For pairing along with your liquid fruit, you can bring your own picnic basket of goodies or purchase charcuterie ingredients from them. There are tables near the vineyard to celebrate life... first come, first serve. Parking is available for free, but it's on a gravel road - watch your heels. Do enjoy some captures of the vineyard. Anyway, wishing you a lovely beginning to the Christmas spirit.

Make sure you don't stay in the tasting room. There is a beautiful little pond and grounds outside behind it. Get your wines (which are drinkable, but nothing to write home about), and take them outside to enjoy the beauty. There are shaded areas where you can sit with misters during the summer.

Great wine at a great location. I had a flight of 4 red wines, all of which were very good. We sat outside overlooking a lovely pond with trees and grass all around. They also had a Main Hall which looked very cool. The entire grounds are surrounded by grape vines.

First impression is this place is very upper scale and beautiful! There's a club section for club members only and an area for non-club. Inside and out the place is gorgeous! An actual winery with the orchard one you must drive through to reach the establishment. The appetizer was wonderful with olives, goat cheese, garlic and artichoke. We were recommended the white win which was a total hit and very much complimented the lunch. We shared the paella and OH My GOD is was good! My wife is enjoying the chocolate mousse and I am literally too stuff to eat any more. The ambiance is perfect! Truly enjoyable. Staff was welcoming, informative, professional, and warm in treating and addressing our needs. This is a great place to visit and experience! I highly recommend to anyone local or from out of town!

Been wanting to write a review for a while. Wife and I come not infrequently, their wine is good and the ambiance is one of the best in Abq. The winery itself is beautiful and service is good. Jason is one of the best servers but is unfortunately leaving! The have a red or white flight now, which is nice for options. Their champagne is one of the best out there in my opinion. They have odd hours, so always check before coming, they are not open very late. I would give 5 stars, but I have to knock off a star because as we looked into wedding venues, this was definitely a top option simply because it's so beautiful. As you look more into it, however, they have horrible reviews including things about the owner. You have to pay extra for EVERYTHING, including the barrel room, winery, tower, everything. They also only provide 4 hrs of time, which is about enough time to get dressed and have your ceremony. Give me a break. They make it impossible to have a wedding here unless you're Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad. Come for wine, don't come for events (unless you're not paying). Update: no dogs unless service dogs. This place would be perfect if you could bring pups outside!

This is one of my favorite wineries to frequent. The atmosphere is so beautiful in nature. I just love sitting by the pond, sipping on a flight of wine, and watching the ducks. The service here is always amazing. You just walk up to the bar and they are very helpful in pairing you with a wine. Getting a flight is a good option to taste the different types so you can pick one that you enjoy most. I decided to sign up for a membership which provides two flights daily and depending on the type of membership, a bottle or two monthly. My favorite wine is the rose'. It has a beautiful pinkish color and it's slightly fruity not too dry and not too sweet . My husband doesn't normally like wine. They do have a few beer options in cans that can be purchased. And if you are feeling slightly hungry, they have some charcuterie snack options that you can buy.

Fine local vines and beautifully colonial hacienda, if you visit Albuquerque, this place is a must. Enjoy a wide variety of wines while enjoying the peaceful gardens; there is plenty of seating indoors and at the gardens, they also have a privet restaurant. This place has a great concept, you get there and encounter the bar at the very entrance where you can either ask for a testing set with 4 different types of wines to try, or you can pick your favorite and enjoy it bay the glass or bottle. After you pick your wine, they have a variety of finger food you can pick from fridges in front of the bar, get your food and wine, pay at the bar and proceed to the gardens to enjoy. Pro tip, ask the bartender to try some of the latest cosecha or a recommendation base on your tate, they are never wrong

I am so thankful to my fiance for getting me a membership. I meet regularly with my wedding party and have several of my meetings at the winery. The ambiance and music on the weekends make for a fantastic day. Andreas Cambron has provided us with outstanding customer service and educates me and my guest on all that the winery has to offer. He goes above and beyond to give the best winery experience. Thanks Andreas!

Nice ambiance and the grounds are beautiful. We tried the flight which gave a sample of 2 whites and two reds. We took our flight and sat in the garden. They have a restaurant (1629) on site available to members.

We enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon at this winery. The place is just beautiful and the wines were delicious. I do wish that the tasting allowed you to pick between the whites and reds but unfortunately you can only have a wine flight of all reds or all whites. That aside this still was an amazing experience. The entire vineyard inside and out is just beautiful! It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty around. My favorite wine of the reds was the 1629, full body and full of flavor but easy to drink and the white was their Viognier, this full bodied wine was so refreshing to enjoy outside on this beautiful day.

Love this place. On a Sunday afternoon, my cousins and I got together for a wine tasting. You drive into the parking lot and BAM you are in a different place. You immediately see the vineyards and the gorgeous "villa". We each ordered a selection of wines to taste. They serve them in a great tree like holder that you can carry to your table to sit and enjoy. They offer snacks to pair with your wines which is convenient. We ordered ours and sat under the vines at a table. You can hear the water in the background and the mumbling of different conversations going on around you. The atmosphere is worth the trip in itself. We just happened to be there when they were filming a movie. Which made it extra busy. It is a popular site in the north valley and worth the trip. My favorite, 1629!

Nice and relaxing visit. It's very pricey. Eat before you visit the winery, no food service while we were there around 1:30pm on a Sunday. The service was decent, bartender seems rushed while pouring the wine. I got a flight of four different wines and the amount in each were not the same. Very inconsistent in the amount of wine each flight has, we ordered five flights. It's one to one half sip per wine. Some of the wine were good but they're pretty expensive for the amount of wine served in the flight.

My husband and I were members for the few months we were in Albuquerque, NM. It was a very pleasant winery with great Champaign and a Malbec. Nice vineyard and great service.

I had been here once before for a yoga class with Sydney and her pig Barbie, but hadn't been back in a few years. I went recently with my friend and her husband along with our kids. We picked this winery to visit because there was ample seating and areas that toddlers could easily roam around while the parents enjoyed some wine and snacks. My son loved the water feature and just sitting in the grass. The wine is great and it is a wonderful place to have a peaceful time sitting outside.

Enjoyed my Tasting Flight at Casa Rondena winery!. Beautiful winery and very good wine! Will definitely be back! #WineWednesday

Finally got to visit Casa Rondena after living here for years! Even though it was cold, we still enjoyed the fire inside and the live piano playing in the background. The white wine is delicious and I highly recommend getting a flight to enjoy all the different tastes. If visiting for the first time, there is no food service but they offer meats and cheeses to make your own charcuterie. I can't wait to visit in the spring!

We came here for my sister's bachelorette party. It was beautiful and the wine was delicious. We went in a Friday afternoon and got a table no problem. If I lived in the area I would be coming here all the time. I'll just have to settle to go when I visit my sister.

Beautiful winery. Lots of seating indoors and out in the tasting room. Beautiful architecture and wonderful furniture. The wine has won awards.

The ambiance is relaxing. You just want to sit and sip! There was live music. We choose a flight of the red and white! Superb afternoon

Such a nice side trip and great way to end our last day before boarding a plane to see the parents in H-town. We happened upon this place and arrived right at opening. The two wine tenders (Erik and Jessie) greeted us and welcomed us in, with immediate offerings of their wines. We were on a tight timeline but enjoyed the tasting flights of both their reds and whites. I'd love to return and spend more time on the grounds - it appeared that they host private events, as well as have a tasting room and lunch / dinner service at times. The grounds themselves are wonderful - a working vineyard replete with several sitting areas to sip their offerings while enjoying the beauty of the grapes, the sunshine, the weather, good company and conversation. The buildings, the structures, the water - all beautiful and other worldly. I felt like we were transported to Spain. Really, really enjoyed our time here. We took a few bottles with us as well! If you're in the ABQ area, this is a must stop!

Came on Sunday with an out of town guest for a tour of the winery. We arrived a few minutes before 2pm, so we sat and enjoyed the grounds while we waited. The tour was lovely! We got super lucky to have a small tour group. Our guide, Marise, was very knowledgeable and charming. She poured tastings of four different wines along the tour route. We got to take our time in each building, ask questions, and take photos. The tour ended at the 1629 Members Club. Being on the tour grants you access to the club, so we decided to take advantage of the opportunity. My guest and I enjoyed a glass of the Serenade and their strawberry icecream sundae, topped with red chile nuts and chocolate drizzle. To die for! A beautiful venue for events, dates, or just to enjoy some local wine. Definitely recommend!

Stopped once with some friends. Enjoyed the experience so much myself and 2 of my friends got a membership and have enjoyed the beautiful serene setting several times so nice then.

Went on a windy evening, but the grounds are super pretty, wine is great, and on a better weather day this place is lovely!

Great winery! There is a membership only place in the back that we didn't visit, but the selection that they had prior to closing down for COVID again was awesome, and the staff working were very friendly and explained the wines very well. My fiancé and I had a great time one evening just sitting outside near the water, and thoroughly enjoyed our wine. We'll definitely be back!

This place is so beautiful! They have an amazing outside area that is a perfect pair to their vineyards! The wine is good but keep in mind you can only select red or white and it's a preselected menu from there. It's a beautiful display of their wines! Overall would definitely come back