Gruet Winery celebrates spring with new sparkling wine releases

Taste Route 66, La Chérie and All-American brut at Gruet's spring release parties in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on April 25.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:50pm

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An abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting the blurred silhouettes of people enjoying glasses of sparkling wine and trays of charcuterie, conceptually representing the festive atmosphere of a spring wine tasting event.Gruet Winery's spring release party in Albuquerque and Santa Fe will offer a celebratory atmosphere for locals to sample the winery's newest sparkling wine offerings.Albuquerque Today

Gruet Winery is hosting spring release parties at its Albuquerque and Santa Fe tasting rooms on April 25 to showcase its newest sparkling and still wine offerings, including the Brut 66 commemorating Route 66's centennial, the La Chérie spritz made with local honey, and the All-American Brut created to celebrate the U.S. 250th birthday. The events will feature wine tastings, a grazing table, and special event-only discounts on bottles.

Why it matters

Gruet Winery is a beloved New Mexico institution, known for its high-quality sparkling wines. The spring release party is an opportunity for the winery to connect with its local community, showcase its latest innovations, and celebrate the state's rich wine heritage and iconic landmarks like Route 66.

The details

The Brut 66 is a sparkling wine that is 66% Chardonnay and 34% Pinot Noir, with a special label depicting the iconic Route 66 in Albuquerque. The La Chérie is an 81% Pinot Noir and 19% Chardonnay spritz made in collaboration with Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, featuring locally sourced honey. The All-American Brut is a 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Noir sparkling wine created to commemorate the U.S. 250th birthday celebration.

  • The spring release party will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
  • The Brut 66 was harvested in 2021 and spent over 3 years on en tirage.
  • The La Chérie spent 22 months on en tirage.
  • The All-American Brut spent 43 months on en tirage.

The players

Gruet Winery

A New Mexico-based winery known for its high-quality sparkling wines.

Regina Wilson

The regional manager for Gruet Winery.

Carrie Gurule

The head winemaker at Gruet Winery.

Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm

A local farm that collaborated with Gruet Winery on the La Chérie spritz.

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What they’re saying

“It just so happens that we have a bunch of new releases, and I was like, 'Oh, let's have a party and have fun and celebrate.'”

— Regina Wilson, Gruet regional manager

“This was harvested back in 2021. It laid on en tiraje for over three years. The way that the dosage, everything just came about — the label with this, it's just such a huge team effort.”

— Carrie Gurule, Gruet head winemaker

“To be able to collaborate with Los Poblanos is always a fun, fun thing. Just working on this special dosage was really incredible. La Chérie is 'sweetheart, honey, beloved one.' It has all those nice French meanings, and that definitely holds close to my heart, too.”

— Carrie Gurule, Gruet head winemaker

What’s next

Gruet Winery plans to continue showcasing its new sparkling wine releases at the spring release parties in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on April 25.

The takeaway

Gruet Winery's spring release party is an opportunity for the local community to celebrate the winery's innovative new sparkling wine offerings, including special releases that pay homage to New Mexico's rich history and culture. The event highlights Gruet's commitment to crafting high-quality, locally-inspired wines that bring people together.