Vara Winery & Distillery

Vara Winery & Distillery is one of Santa Fe's most distinctive spots, earning a near-perfect 4.8-star rating from its guests. It combines a wine tasting room, wine bar, and cocktail bar in one location, which makes it genuinely different from a typical winery visit. Santa Fe's thriving arts and hospitality culture provides an ideal setting for a place that bridges wine and craft spirits. If you're looking for somewhere that does both well, Vara is hard to beat.

Vara offers structured wine tastings where guests sample curated flights of their house wines, often with staff guiding you through tasting notes and production methods. On the distillery side, the cocktail bar program features spirits made in-house, giving visitors a reason to stay beyond the wine. The tasting room is set up for both casual walk-in visitors and more intentional experiences. It's a strong option for tourists who want to experience New Mexico's wine and spirits scene in a single stop.

Vara Winery & Distillery serves guests in Santa Fe and welcomes visitors from across northern New Mexico, including day-trippers from Albuquerque and travelers passing through on their way to Taos. Santa Fe's position as a regional destination means the clientele is a mix of locals and out-of-state tourists. The location is easily accessible from the city center.