A. In any local option district, a person qualified under the provisions of the Liquor Control Act [60-3A-1 N.M. Stat. Ann.], except as otherwise provided in the Domestic Winery and Small Brewery Act N.M. Stat. Ann. § 60-6A-21 to 60-6A-28, may apply for and be issued a wine blender’s license.

B. A wine blender’s license authorizes the person to whom it is issued to:

(1)     package, rectify, blend, mix, flavor, color, label and export wine, whether manufactured or produced by him or any other person;

(2)     sell only wine packaged by or for him to a person holding a New Mexico wine wholesaler’s, wholesaler’s, winegrower’s or wine exporter’s license or to a winegrower’s agent;

(3)     deal in warehouse receipts for wine; and

(4)     be deemed a manufacturer for purposes of the Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax Act [N.M. Stat. Ann. Chapter 7, Article 9].

C. A wine blender’s license does not authorize the person to whom it is issued:

(1)     to crush, ferment and produce wine from grapes, berries and other fruits; (2)     to obtain or be issued a winer’s license, a retailer’s license or a dispenser’s license;

(3)     to buy, sell, receive or deliver wine from persons other than authorized licensees; or

(4)     to conduct wine tastings or sell for consumption off premises, at retail, or to sponsor wine tastings, either on or off the wine blender’s premises.