Vara Winery & Distillery was established in Albuquerque in 2016.   Their sparkling wine maker is Laurent...

 This comes from a new-to-me producer that hails from Holt, Missouri, and it serves to continue to solidify my view of the...

 Sometimes the “American” designation can put buyers off – that’s why Portlandia opted to list the...

  If Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant side, this wine is leaning hard in that direction.  The varietal markers are here...

 This Malbec is sourced from high elevation vineyards near Dening, New Mexico.  It shows good fruit concentration, a...

 The labeling here could prove a bit baffling, as “American” is shown on the front label, whereas the back...

 Mead is enjoying a renaissance in the states, and it’s got to be fun to have such a wide open, experimental tack to...

 Like a fine Amarone, a hint of raisin on the nose of this glass of Petite Sirah fools you into expecting some sweetness on...

 A tasty 50/50 blend of Syrah and Grenache that shows a mix of black and red fruit, lively oak spice, pepper and tobacco...

 This juicy, slightly spritzy, faintly sweet wine offers just about as much fun as one could enjoy legally.  The nose...

 A delightful off-dry Riesling that shows apricot and tangerine aromas and flavors, with freshening acidity that keeps it...

 I love this wine!   It’s a testament to what can be done with a hybrid grape when you get the sugar level...