Wayne Moore has spent the last 30 years in the restaurant business. Moore is the Chief Operations Officer for D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro. He says when the Lescombes family bought the original St. Claire Winery in the eighties, they built a bistro to showcase their foods and pair their wines with it. “We believe the integrity of our food has to match with our wine,” says Moore.
The winery’s founders, Danielle and Herve Lescombes, moved to New Mexico from France and had three children. Two of the children work in the family business. Herve is a sixth-generation winemaker and planted thousands of acres throughout New Mexico to ensure it was the perfect setting to grow his grapes. The Lescombes’ 220-acre vineyard is located in Deming, New Mexico, and offers wine tours for the public.
The winery now operates under the D.H. Lescombes name as the business grows with multiple locations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Alamogordo, and Las Cruces. The new 10,300 square-foot “Cottonwood” location will become their flagship winery. The Albuquerque property has east and west patios with city and mountain views. The west patio also has a 13-foot high waterfall. The location also offers excellent views for Balloon Fiesta. The new location is housed in the former Falls Event Center close to Cottonwood Mall.
The winery will offer a seasonal menu with lunch items for $11. Moore says, “There’s so many people struggling out there.” He thinks high-priced dining options often leave customers with sticker shock. “The menu that we are offering is something that I think is gonna stick out. “ He says the “casual plus” lunches are a refreshing option for guests with 11 menu options for only $11 each.
The winery, bistro, and event center has seating for 500 people with two patios and incredible views perfect for Balloon Fiesta. Moore says the event center will host weddings, receptions and Mimosa Brunches. “The view is just amazing, and we are excited about that.”
D.H. Lescombes winery is constantly developing new wines since “palates are always evolving for customers.” The winery sells a variety of wines by the bottle or case and offers a wine club for members with perks like discounts, free appetizers, and wine-pairing dinners.
Moore hopes people can gather at the winery and “enjoy great hospitality, a great meal, and a glass of wine and feel your money is well spent here.”
Moore says, “The people love our locations and enjoy the food, the wine, and the overall experience.” Visit lescombeswinery.com.
We believe the integrity of our food has to match with our wine.