Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — A recently established partnership between the Santa Ana tribe and Lescombes Family Vineyards, is yielding fruit. The collaboration, Tamaya will supply pinot meunier grapes to help expand Lescombes’ portfolio. Tamaya will also sell chardonnay and pinot noir grapes, supplementing the crops already grown at the Lescombes vineyard. The Santa Ana farm practices sustainability through cover cropping, mulching and the use of seaweed-based bionutrients. They also reduce their use of pesticides. Lescombes CEO Brandon Young said the partnership could lead to a Santa Ana-specific wine. The custom beverage could then be sold at tribal venues, including restaurants and casinos
