A terrific spot to enjoy wine tasting or buying a bottle of some very good local wines. Martha and…read moreChris have put together a great venue and are very gracious and attentive hosts along with being very knowledgeable. Looking forward to our next visit!

Myself and 14 of my friends visited this winery today. I called in advance and when I arrived…read moreMartha and Chris the owners had set up a lovely table underneath a tent for my group. They are such gracious hosts. We felt so welcome and had such a great time that we'll have to go back in the near future. They have a lovely tasting room and seats outside make it very comfortable. This is as much a home-based business as one can have. As for the wines they have a huge selection, the wines are reasonably priced, and you can have tasting flights, wine by the glass, or even purchase bottles. This region in Corrales has the number of wineries and while I like them all I have found pasando tiempo to be above and beyond in its customer focus.

I was invited to a special Holiday Celebration this year. I was really looking forward to attending…read morewith a good friend, but I had never heard of the venue or the location. Turned out, when I looked it up on a map app, I pass by Pasando Tiempo Winery Tasting Room on Alameda / Hwy 528 several times a month. I guess I need to learn to pay more attention. Some of the best places are right in front of you and you don't even see them. I think Pasando Tiempo Wine Tasting Room has been in this location for a year+ and I was just oblivious. Ugh. Think of all the opportunities I have missed. Never again. Nice, new building, but it would be easy to get it confused with the bank that shares the same location. It is a great location, but they need better signage for those of us with tunnel vision. They have an outside patio, but the weather was a little nippy when I was there - next Spring & Summer it will be pleasant and the view across the valley of the Sandia Mountains will be perfect. The Tasting Room is big and modern. with a separate room for special events. The tasting bar was longer than usual, but accommodated everyone who stepped up to order one of their great wines. I was given a taste of the "7 Briks". Oh my, it was delightful. Sweet, but too much. I generally don;t care for sweet wines, except for an after dinner drink . . . but the "7 Briks" was exceptional. Next time, if I can bring myself to do so, I will try their other wines. The NMHWC event was wonderful. The Pasando Tiempo staff were friendly and professional. The wine - - well the PT wine was like a cherry on the top of a great Holiday experience.

Finally! I finally took the time to stop by. I was the only person there, but don't take that as a…read morebad sign. Quite the opposite, I had 1:1 with Martha. She was happy and pleasant. The place was large, ceilings high and there was plenty of seating at the massive bar and various tables. In the warmer months when the NM wind is not blowing, the outdoor seating is cozy. I came in and sat at the bar. Martha did great explaining all the wines, suggested options I may like. She even convinced me to try their Chardonnay, which generally is not my first choice and actually turned out to be my favorite. Bought a bottle to take home. Chris came in while I was there, the "wine maker" even a sommelier. At this point I'm extra thankful that I'm the only one there. I started asking questions and he was so great! Explaining his love for each season of wine making, explaining how trying different wines was good, our palettes change, we talked about corks, and food pairings and how he doesn't make sweet wine and so much more, in fact so many wonderful topics about wine that I left knowing more than when I entered for a mid-afternoon tasting. I enjoyed his knowledge and honesty & thankful that Martha gave me Chardonnay to try. Sometimes we just have to step out of the box and while we may like a certain wine it's good to try others because like me, you'll enjoy something you didn't think you would. Get your friends and your loved ones or go it alone and visit their beautiful location for local wines and if wine isn't your thing, have a local distillery cocktail or a beer. If you're hungry get a charcuterie board. Friday and Saturday night there's music and food trucks. Extra parking in the dirt lot except when the Christmas trees are there. I'll be sure to return alone and with friends. Highly recommend. Thank you Chris and Martha for a wonderful afternoon.

Beautiful setting, delicious wine. They make you feel like family, if you are lucky you can get to…read morepet the big white dog :)

We visited and sat at the wine bar with a gorgeous view of the Sandias. Karen was great about…read moreexplaining their wines and we enjoyed tasting 4 wines for $5, waived with one bottle purchased. Bottle prices were reasonable and we enjoyed taking two bottles with us. Highly recommended!

Everytime we stop in they are closed, regardless of what the website says about their hours. Today,…read moresays open 11-7, it's 3:10, stopped, they aren't open.

Hidden gem off Alameda. We have been trying to check this place out for years, but couldn't find a…read moretime when the kitchen was open too...well, we finally stopped when the stars aligned. Wine was good & eats were fresh. We sat at the bar and had a nice conversation. Will be back.

I had high hopes for brunch at Casa Rondeña Winery, but unfortunately this was a disappointing…read moreexperience overall. We had a reservation for 11:30am and arrived on time, but ended up waiting outside for about 10 minutes with no staff in sight. We called multiple times for assistance before anyone came out. To make matters worse, the friend who made the reservation was never informed that brunch is held in the private club and not the e restaurant, which caused unnecessary confusion right from the start. Once a waiter finally found us, we were taken to the private club where we were told they only had three brunch menu items available that day. We ordered immediately, along with waters and mimosas. Keep in mind, there were only two tables total--our group of three and another group of seven--so it wasn't busy. Despite that, service was extremely slow. It took 20 minutes just to get our mimosas, and our waters were forgotten and didn't come out until another 10 minutes later. Our food took about 40 minutes, which felt excessive given how few people were there. Even more frustrating, my friends' meals came out about 10 minutes before mine. There's really no reason meals at the same table shouldn't be served together. The food itself was just okay. The only standout was the French toast, which was actually really good--and honestly the only reason this review isn't one star. I also ordered coffee and was told they don't carry creamer, which is surprising for a place offering brunch. Our waitress rarely checked on us throughout the meal, which added to the overall lack of service. Between the confusion, long wait times, and lack of attention, this experience didn't meet expectations. I won't be returning.

Wonderful Wine + Fabulous Food = 1629 Restauarant at Casa Rondena…read moreThe setting is beautiful and nothing like anywhere else in Albuquerque! The changes they are making at 1629 make it a must stop for dinner! A new menu provides some tasty options like the black truffle and wild mushroom risotto to go along with their signature pizzas. Quin was an exceptional host as he welcomed us and would check on us during our meal, while our server Trinity was outstanding! We will be back!

My career selling wine began in 1972, during which time, my wife and I developed a preference for…read moresparkling wines. Although my one-and-only visit to this sparkling wine producer was in September, 2018, we have continued to buy it at home in California. The facilities were as modern and beautiful and the staff as friendly and knowledgeable as those of any sparkling winery in California. Our preference is the Gruét Blanc de Noir, but we also will buy the Brut or Blanc de Blancs on occasion. It is probably the best value of any sparkling wine made in America. If you are spending more than $18/bottle for your bubbles and put off because the Gruét label says "American" instead of one of California's "wine valleys", you are making a sensory and economic, cheating your pallet and your wallet. As it says on my 8-year-old souvenir t-shirt "Kiss French, Drink American"! (BTW - Gruét's founders were Champagne producers, yes French!)

We were in town visiting from Arizona. The family member we were with invited us to go there for a…read morewine tasting with a social group. Right away I noticed that the chairs are wobbly. The waitress took a long time to start taking our orders. To the point we all decided what we wanted. Then when she came she told us because our group was so large, they could not do mimosa flights. About 10 of the 15 people were all disappointed because that's what we literally went there for. The waitress was short with us and even when we asked for more water, she put two bottles down for the whole group. Which we went through quickly. The food was ok but the bar literally took almost 30 minutes to get the 4 mocktails to the table that were ordered. Overall it could have been just a bad day for them but I'm lucky I don't live in this city because I would never go back again.

We had another great visit to the DH Lescombes Cottonwood location and this one really stood out…read morethanks to our bartender and server, Justin. We have been here multiple times and Justin has been by far the best server we have had. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. We shared the meatball appetizer and the New Mexico cheesesteak for lunch and everything was phenomenal. The food came out hot and flavorful and paired perfectly with the wine flights we ordered. Justin took the time to walk us through the wines, made great recommendations, and never made us feel rushed. Great food and wine are expected here, but exceptional service makes the experience. Justin absolutely elevated our visit and is a big reason we will keep coming back. If you stop by this location, do yourself a favor and sit with Justin.

What an interesting experience. They've done a great job restoring and revamping the old The Falls…read moresteakhouse. The vibe of the whole place, the patio, the wine selection, the seating, all gives off class and high end dining. They nailed the atmosphere, and maintained the old fountain outside! The wine is always lovely. Was surprised by what we liked best and really enjoyed the tasting. The food remains the weak link at DH Lescombes. It's very salty, and (given Albuquerque's incredible farm to table selection) falls short on feeling exceptional. It's processed food that feels like high-end Chili's fare. The experience was still a good one. Would most certainly recommend the patio and wine.

Had a cocktail staff was super busy but pleasant. I will return to enjoy a flight of wine or try…read moretheir bourbon flight.

A friend introduced me to Taylor Garrett Whiskey and told me the story of how it is made in 6 days…read more It is amazing! I generally do not like whiskey straight up because it burns my throat when I drink it no matter how expensive! I therefore, have always mixed my Jack or Crown in Coke. My friend encouraged me to take a sip of Taylor Garrett Whiskey straight up and I did. I loved it!!! It was very smooth going down and just warmed my throat instead of burning it. I could taste the flavors and it felt like warm spices with a slight smokey taste and oh so smooth. I'm not a connoisseur for sure but I know a great tasting whiskey when I drink one! This is one whiskey I can drink over ice! Love! Love! Love! I plan to buy my own bottle as soon as I can!