About Our Vineyard

Chavez Brothers Vineyard is located in Socorro County, in Sabinal, New Mexico about 9 miles south of the Chavez Winery. Our grapes are grown in the oldest wine region in the U.S., dating back to 1629. We grow Chancellor and Vidal Blanc, our signature Varietals. New varieties are being added yearly.

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About Our Winery

The Chavez Brothers are pleased to bring you their wonderfully crafted wines from grapes grown in the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Located on Main Street in Belen, NM, the Chavez Brothers Winery allows for a small, discrete event or an intimate sampling with the Chavez Brothers staff and boasts a rich, comfortable interior.
Belen, NM is a charming, vibrant community about a half hour south of Albuquerque, NM. Known as the Hub City, it is at a major crossroads for interstate commerce. With a motto of “a city on the move!”, Belen is a warm, welcoming place for everyone, whether visiting for business, fun, or to sample the delectable local wines.
(In photo: Processing a grape harvest.)

About Chavez Brothers Vineyard wine production

Chavez Brothers Vineyard and Winery Making Wine

Chavez Brothers Vineyard and Winery - White Grapes

About Chavez Brothers

Chavez Brothers Vineyard, Inc. is owned and operated by Freddie Chavez and brother, Will Chavez. The vineyard was purchased in 2014 after the brothers had traveled to Spain and Portugal exploring possible vineyard opportunities. They decided to buy a New Mexico vineyard after finding that New Mexico started its grape growing and wine industry around 1629 in the Socorro area.

The Chavez Brothers Vineyard is located in Socorro County, in the Middle Rio Grande Valley, about 8 miles south of Belen, NM. The grape vines are Vinas Viejas; old vines that are well over 25 years old and produce high quality, delicious, fruitful grapes. While the grapes can be used for juice, jellies, and personal consumption, Chavez Brothers prefer to make wine.

Meet The Owners... Fred Chavez

Fred is the President of Chavez Brothers, the Vintner for the Winery, Chief operator of the Belen Winery and Tasting room, and primary keeper of the vineyard. He is the son of a longtime New Mexico Chavez family from the Mora Valley area.

Meet The Owners... Will Chavez

Will is also a son of the same longtime New Mexico family from the Mora Valley area. He is a longtime New Mexico resident who recently retired from a successful engineering career, and owns a small farm and orchard in Corrales. He is the Vice President of Chavez Brothers and is also one of the Vineyard Keepers.

(In Photo: Will at the Socorro County Vineyard.)

Workers in the Vineyard... Sue Kil

Sue has enjoyed calling New Mexico home for the past 57 years, where she followed her passion for music as an educator and performer. Working alongside Fred Chavez, from field to bottle, she is enjoying newfound experience and interest in the art and challenges of helping to make and serve the wines. Before this new venture in learning, she knew only the difference between Red and White wines.

(In Photo: Sue at the Socorro County Vineyard.)

Workers in the Vineyard... Francisco "Cisco" Chavez

Cisco is the eldest son of Will Chavez and nephew of Fred Chavez. He started working in the vineyard in 2014 and has since developed his skills of vineyard growth and maintenance, and values the opportunity to work in the vineyard with Family.

SPECIAL THANKS TO: BLACKS SMUGGLER WINERY, JARAMILLO VINEYARD AND WINERY, AND LUZ DEL CIELO, FOR THEIR HELP AND SUPPORT.