Albuquerque Tasting Room
Wine. Spirits. Tapas.
315 Alameda Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Tuesday 11am – 6pm
Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 8pm
Sunday – 11am – 4pm
Closed Mondays
Wine & Spirit Tasting Hours
A meat and cheese plate only available during tasting hours
Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 4pm
Wine Classes – Guided Wine Tasting
Wednesday & Friday 1:00pm
Dining
Wednesday – Saturday 4pm – 8pm
Tapas Menu Available
Reservations by Phone or OpenTable Only
VARA SPIRITS
AVAILABLE DAILY
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SpiritsGlass / BottleFine Alembic Brandy9 / 45 Fine Spanish Brandy10 / 50 Paso Uno 1 LITER9 / 35 High Desert Gin10 / 40 Rum Blanco9 / 35 Rum Añejo10 / 40 Taylor Garrett Whiskey11 / 55 Taylor Garrett Rye11 / 55 Taylor Garrett Rum Rye11 / 55 Taylor Garrett Sherry 13 / 72 Spirit Flightsincludes ½ oz of each spirit The Angel’s Share14High Desert Gin Fine Alembic Brandy Rum Añejo Taylor Garrett Whiskey
The Devil’s Share15Taylor Garrett Whiskey Taylor Garrett Rye Whiskey Taylor Garrett Rum Rye Taylor Garrett Sherry Cask Finish
Find Your Own Wings14Select any four of our spirits to create your own flight |
CocktailsTropical Heat12Serrano-infused Vara Rum Blanco, pineapple, lime, simple syrup, bitters Don’t Be So Chai13Vara Rum Añejo, chai syrup, lemon juice, mole bitters Perfect Rye Manhattan14Taylor Garrett Rye, Vara Vermut Dulce, Vara Vermut Seco, bitters, brandied cherry Apple Daiquiri11Vara Rum Blanco, lime, apple cider syrup First Class Old Fashioned14Taylor Garrett Whiskey, bitters, orange bitters, demerara syrup, brandied cherry Cucumber Gimlet12Vara High Desert Gin, cucumber, lime juice, simple syrup, soda Vara-Tini13Vara High Desert Gin, Vara Vermut Seco, lemon twist The Pink Drink Effect12Paso Uno, hibiscus-blood orange syrup, lemon Final Approach12Taylor Garrett Whiskey, rosemary syrup, lemon, lime Vara Brandy Sidecar13Vara Spanish Brandy, Vara Orange Liqueur, lemon, simple syrup, light rimmer of sugar, cinnamon and cayenne Negroni Blanco14Vara High Desert Gin, Vara Vermut Seco, Vara Vermut Dulce, Vara Orange Liqueur, bitters Spanish 7513Vara High Desert Gin, lemon, simple syrup, Vara Silverhead Brut Cava Winter is Coming14Taylor Garrett Rye, chai syrup, mole bitters, orange peel and cinnamon stick |
VARA WINES
AVAILABLE DAILY
WinesGlass / BottleApertifVIÑA CARDINAL, NM12 / 35
Sparkling
Silverhead Brut Cava, Esp 375 ML14
WhiteViura 2019, Esp9 / 21
RosadoGarnacha Rosado 2020, Esp9 / 21
RedGarnacha 2019, Esp9 / 24
DessertDorado 2017, USA 350ml100 SangriaSangria Tinto 1.75 LITER10 / 50 |
Wine CocktailsSilverhead Escape10Silverhead Brut Reserva Cava, ginger, lime, jalapeño Silverhead Kir Royal10Silverhead Brut Reserva Cava, pomegranate, raspberry Sweet & Seco10Vermut Dulce, Vermut Seco, orange twist Wine Flightsincludes 2 oz of each wine Vara Wine Flight #0014Select any four wines Vara Wine Flight #0114Silverhead Brut Reserva Cava Vara Wine Flight #0214Viura 2019 Vara Wine Flight #0314Garnacha 2019 BeersFeatured New Mexico Beers7ON TAP selections vary |
VARA TAPAS
AVAILABLE WED – SAT 4pm – 8pm
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tapas friasPopcornTruffle Oil, Sea Salt, Shaved Parmesan, Thyme 5
Pan Con TomateM’tucci’s Ciabatta, Garlic Confit, Tomato 9
Piquillo Pepper ConfitGoat Cheese, Toasted M’tucci’s Bread 12
Arugula SaladChickpeas, Piquillo Peppers, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Burnt Honey-Orange Vinaigrette 13
Tapas BoardRotating Selection of Meat & Cheese, Nuts, Olives, Toasted M’tucci’s Bread 22
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tapas calientesPapas BravasSpicy Fried Potatoes, Chorizo, Garlic Aioli, Rosemary 7Add Fried Egg +1
Chicken PintxosMarinated Chicken Thigh Skewers, Pearl Couscous, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Tzatziki 14
Flank SteakBalsamic Marinade, Chimichurri 18
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paellaVara PaellaSaffron Bomba Rice, Chicken, Chorizo, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Saffron Aioli 42
postreCrème BrûléeSliced Berries 8
Flourless Chocolate CakeChocolate Ganache, Caramel Drizzle, Whipped Cream 10
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