About
Heart of the Desert is New Mexico’s first and largest pistachio grove, producing premium farm-fresh pistachios roasted in small batches and award-winning wines that capture the Southwest's unique climate and flavors. Founded in 1974, they cultivate over 13,000 trees yielding up to 200,000 pounds of kernels annually, offering classic and spicy Hatch chile-flavored nuts alongside wines like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and proprietary Pistachio Rosé. Everything is processed on-site with a focus on quality and tradition.
New Mexico pistachios with Hatch chile flavors
Award-winning wines including Pistachio Rosé
Gourmet pistachio candies, cookies, and popcorns
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What They Make
Salted & Roasted Pistachios
Best-seller for 50+ years, classic crowd-pleaser
Garlic & Green Chile Pistachios
Spicy Hatch green chile and garlic
Red Chile Pistachios
Spiciest with Hatch red chile heat
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bold dry red with cherry, cedar, currant
Chardonnay
Medium-dry white with crisp flavors
Corazón Gitano
Dry bold red blend
Gewürztraminer
Sweet white with floral spicy notes
Malvasia Bianca
Sweet fruity white with honey
Merlot
Smooth fruit-forward red
Awards
Gold Medal, New Mexico Wine Festival 2021
2021
Silver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Happy Hour
daily at Alamogordo and Mesilla locations
Featuring Heart of the Desert wines and New Mexico craft brews
Private Events
available
Outdoor venue at The Patio nestled among pistachio trees
Free Farm Tour
available in Alamogordo
Tour the pistachio farm, processing plant, and vineyard