by varawines | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Local Albuquerque Vara Winery & Distillery took the distinction of “New Mexico Distillery of the Year” and received a total 6 medals at the 2021 The New York International Spirits Competition. “It is always gratifying to be acknowledged for hard work,...
by varawines | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Some wines have a story, this one has a history. Vara Winery and Distillery, an award-winning locally owned winery based in Albuquerque announced the inaugural release of their first 100% New Mexico wine – Viña Cardinal. The owner of VARA Wines Doug Diefenthaler...
by varawines | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
A video of Vara’s Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Doug Diefenthaler. Doug shares Vara Winery and Distillery’s story. Vara honors the history of winemaking in New Mexico. New Mexico was the first place, in the US, Europeans brought grapes to propagate, in 1629....
by varawines | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
As seen in Edible New Mexico’s Libation guide, Vara Winery and Distillery takes pride and intention in honoring the Spanish connection in their New Mexican wine, spirits and food. Enjoy the Spanish-influenced libations and food at Vara’s chic, industrial tasting room....
by varawines | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Representing the Land of Enchantment, Vara Winery and Distillery’s Viña Cardinal is named Parade’s food gift of New Mexico. Made entirely from New Mexico-grown heirloom Listán Prieto grapes, this slightly off-dry, light-and-lovely aperitif wine can be enjoyed before...