Exploring a city by trolley is a popular choice across many cities, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, is no exception. Visitors highly recommend a city tour as the best first thing to do when there to gain a better perspective of places to go and hotspots to hit later. ABQ Trolley Co. doesn’t disappoint with its tours either, offering themed and seasonal tours that promise fun and information all year long. While not on a regular schedule, wine-lovers rave about the wine trolley tours. Here’s why you’ll absolutely love the experience:
ABQ Trolley Co., in operation since 2009, offers visitors an open-air experience to really take in the flavor of the city.
qwerty103/Trip Advisor Besides the traditional city tour, the trolley company schedules specialty tours throughout the year, including a wine trail option. A second climate-controlled bus is also in operation for those inclement-weather days.
Locals can discover Albuquerque’s best wines.
ABQ Trolley The trolley typically departs from Hotel Albuquerque and includes visits, tours, and samples from three local wineries. If you don’t see a tour, ask about a group tour. Drivers will also point out local winery locations for a return tasting later.
Gruet Winery is a local favorite found here.
Gruet Winery/Facebook
Wine aficionados will love being taken through the process of making wine on local tours.
St. Clair Winery & Bistro Albuquerque/Facebook St. Clair Winery & Bistro loves to share the step-by-step process with visitors.
St. Clair Winery & Bistro Albuquerque/Facebook The barrels at St. Clair are carefully monitored during the aging process, which utilizes varying degrees of toasted oak barrels to soften tannins and allow the wine’s character to fully develop.
Chocolate wine, anyone?
Jim Legans, Jr/Flickr Who knows what new wines you’ll find to sample while there. Chocolate d’Vine is one of the specialties that has been produced by the St. Clair Winery. You might even find interesting varieties like Green Chile, which is something that probably needs to be sampled before judging!
For more information about ABQ Trolley Co. tours, located at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town, 800 Rio Grande Blvd., NW, view their website or call them at 505/200-2642.
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Besides the traditional city tour, the trolley company schedules specialty tours throughout the year, including a wine trail option. A second climate-controlled bus is also in operation for those inclement-weather days.
ABQ Trolley
The trolley typically departs from Hotel Albuquerque and includes visits, tours, and samples from three local wineries. If you don’t see a tour, ask about a group tour. Drivers will also point out local winery locations for a return tasting later.
Gruet Winery/Facebook
St. Clair Winery & Bistro Albuquerque/Facebook
St. Clair Winery & Bistro loves to share the step-by-step process with visitors.
The barrels at St. Clair are carefully monitored during the aging process, which utilizes varying degrees of toasted oak barrels to soften tannins and allow the wine’s character to fully develop.
Jim Legans, Jr/Flickr
Who knows what new wines you’ll find to sample while there. Chocolate d’Vine is one of the specialties that has been produced by the St. Clair Winery. You might even find interesting varieties like Green Chile, which is something that probably needs to be sampled before judging!
For more wineries in New Mexico, check out these 8 must-visit ones worthy of a separate tour!
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