About Artesian Cellars & Vineyard
In the Press: Named Nevada’s best winery by Tasting Table in its July 2026 feature on the best winery in every US state.
Artesian Cellars & Vineyard is an especially useful Wino Notion recommendation for travelers who want to understand the developing Nevada wine industry rather than simply taste wine in Nevada. The Pahrump winery makes a point of supporting grape growers around the state, saying it works with Nevada vineyard owners, helps with vineyard knowledge and labor, and purchases the grapes those growers can produce. Artesian also reports having four vineyards of its own, with two in northern Nevada and two in southern Nevada, while supplementing its program with leased vines outside the state. That mix gives the winery a broader production story than a simple tasting-room concept. The Pahrump location at 1731 South Highway 160 combines a tasting room with food, making it easy to build Artesian into a lunch, dinner or extended tasting stop. Current first-party visits: mon-Wed 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Thu 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Reche.m.
to 8 p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The winery strongly suggests reservations, which is important for travelers coming from Las Vegas or pairing several Pahrump beverage stops in one day. Artesian's Nevada work has involved varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Ruby Cabernet, Barbera, Merlot, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay, Viognier and Marsanne. The winery's own description of desert viticulture is one of the reasons the page deserves more than generic tasting notes: extreme heat, water management and unusual growing conditions make Nevada grape farming challenging, so bottles made with local fruit help tell a much larger agricultural story. For Wino Notion, Artesian works well for both wine-focused travelers and mixed groups because food, wine and a comfortable tasting room can occupy more time than a quick flight. It also offers an useful educational counterpoint to wineries that rely primarily on grapes sourced from established out-of-state regions. We would highlight its commitment to Nevada growers, encourage a reservation, and suggest asking which current bottles contain Nevada-grown fruit because the exact vineyard sources and vintages can change. That question can turn a pleasant tasting into a much more meaningful exploration of what Nevada wine is becoming.
