Pahrump Valley Winery of Nevada - Pahrump, Nevada
Posted by: Lord Mot
N 36° 11.473 W 115° 56.698
11S E 594858 N 4005673
Located 50 miles from Las Vegas in Pahrump, Nevada. Pahrump is about 55 minutes from Las Vegas on Highway 160
Waymark Code: WMFNH5
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2012
Views: 6
In 2005, Winery owners Bill and Gretchen Loken, bought the other owners and became owners. Prior to that, the Winery hadn't been a success, Loken felt, because an arm's-length approach led to a less-than-stellar product. They hired a consultant, who schooled them in the ways of winemaking and winery production. Their efforts have paid off. In one room of the newly refurbished building is a display of wines that have won competitions. Since 2004, Pahrump Valley Winery has won almost 200 national awards.
One of the Lokens' goals was to produce at least some of their wines from Nevada-grown grapes -- which, in the case of reds, had never been done on a commercial basis. And Nevada's first commercial red wine, the 2005 Nevada Ridge Zinfandel, won a gold medal. That wine is no longer available, but this summer they'll release Nevada's first cabernet sauvignon, first merlot and third zinfandel.
Pleased with their success and also the possibilities, the Lokens added 1,200 new vines of both Zinfandel and Syrah grapes to their three-acre vineyard. They started pulling small grapes from the new vines in the fall of 2011.
They offer free daily tours of the winery and the grounds at 11:30 / 1:30 / 3:30 p.m. We explain the history of the winery, growing grapes in Nevada and an overview on how we make wine. You should allow about 30+ minutes for the tour.
Groups of 8 or more require advance booking and are subject to a $5 tasting fee. ( applies to purchase )
Winery Size: Boutique < 500 Cases
Attached vineyard?: yes
Tasting Room Available?: yes
Days and hours of operation: open 7 days a week at 10:30am - Close (around 8:00 p.m.)
Charge for tasting?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Tours Available: yes
Cost of Tour: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Phone #: (775) 751-7800
Address: 3810 Winery Road Pahrump, NV 89048
Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link]
Types of wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Symphony, Desert Blush, Burgundy, Creme Sherry,
Best Wine Tasted: We don't drink
Rate the Best Wine Tasted:
Price per Bottle: 16.00 (listed in local currency)
Price per Bottle #2: 48.00 (listed in local currency)
Winery Club: Yes
Wine Club Description:: These clubs offer extensive benefits to our members such as substantial discounts on wine purchases, advance "new release" notices, invitation-only events, special wine tastings, and discounts on live events and merchandise.
Overall Comments:: They also hold a yearly Grape Stomp. This years Grape Stomp was Oct 6 & 7, 2012
Annually, Gates Open At Noon.
General Admission is $5.00 Per Person
The tour price includes two complimentary bottles of Pahrump Valley Vineyard's award-winning wine
2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Not listed
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