| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Sparkling White |
| Blend | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Viura / Macabeo, Xarel-lo |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
New Mexico USA |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-12-17 |
Perfect For
Cooking And Sipping, Drinking Outside the Lines, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Viura / Macabeo , Xarel-lo
VARA Winery & Distillery Silverhead Brut NV Review
VARA is the only urban winery in New Mexico. They source grapes from California, Washington State, and from as far away as Spain. Laurent Gruet is the winemaker and you may recognize the name from New Mexico’s own Gruet family of American Sparklers. This wine is made up of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from California and Xarel-lo and Macabeo from the land of Cava, Penedès Spain. The nose is delicate and mineral-driven, saving all of the weight for the palate. It has a wonderfully textured and grippy mouthfeel with tight fruit and crowded bubbles. Very balanced and easy to drink.
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