The Noisy Water Winery sits in the heart of Ruidoso and produces wine from New Mexico grapes — a slightly unexpected industry in this mountain corner of the state, but one with a genuine local following. The tasting room is an easy stop for an afternoon: comfortable, well-run, and the wines are better than you might expect.
The winery was founded in 2009 by the Riddle family and has won various regional awards. The wines lean toward accessible reds and fruity whites rather than anything serious, which fits the resort-town atmosphere. The staff are enthusiastic and the pours are generous. 2415 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso.