* Came here for cocktails only and was not disappointed *…read moredelicious cocktails * Amazingly priced * The bartender puts time into his craft in making sure the drinks are awesome * Super friendly and attentive service * Cool space * Wine and spirit tasting options * Small plates menu available *Indoor and outdoor space

This is such an awesome wine bar in the heart of Santa Fe on the corner of Guadalupe and San…read moreFrancisco St. Shout-out to Evan who served us both times we visited the shop around happy hour time. The first time we came, we had a delicious cheese & charcuterie plate with all the fixins, including a spicy jam I asked to take to-go when we were done. Evan thoughtfully topped it off and put it in a small container. Wines were delicious--the hubs and I each ordered a flight, he a "refreshing whites" flight and I a mix n match situation (also whites, but with bubbly selections as well). The grandparents got their drinks by the glass and the kiddo was happy to have water and snacks. The ambiance is cool, both literally and figuratively....it was so pleasant to come in from the summer heat into this stylish and AC'd spot featuring local artists' work on the walls, and the hand soap in the bathroom also felt artisan and special. Individual hand towels to dry off hands after washing as well. The second time we came in it was just my husband and myself, and Evan gave us the royal treatment once again. There were other patrons and he graced every party with the same attentiveness and expertise. We each ordered a flight, and when Evan was knowledgeably explaining the wines we selected, it made me crave and decide to ask for a glass of bubbly. He went above and beyond to bring us a sampling of bubbles on the house! What?! Definitely will be back if we are ever in the area again and we highly recommend this place. Thank you, Evan, and Vara tasting room!

WOW. Wine here is AWESOMENESS!…read more Yelp friends ... Armando Rosales is the friendliest bartender I've met in a long while He's from Espanola so he's super down to Earth ! (Future manager I think) He let me sample some great wines 1) Signature Canyon Five ~ fruity. Unique 2) Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon ~ AMAZING ! I ordered number 2 to pair with my (incredible) FRENCH ONION SOUP If you have that on your menu I have to try it but this was truly exceptional ! Following that I had the New York Strip. Medium rare. GREAT but I did ask for a side of Green Chile. And Garlic Aioli for the potatoes Nicely cooked but I added some salt and chile to make it pop my taste buds. YES. I would order it again the same way The Pork Chop looked great as well Desert was also very good. Truffles and Port wine ...I love Port wine (Spicy chocolate truffles with lovely RED CHILE in them) I think I'd give these guys 6 stars of if I could because Armando was so cool toward me !

This wine bar was just ok. When visiting Santa Fe in the summertime, we stopped in for some quick…read morebites and a bit of wine tasting. The wine was not cold. We ordered flights of white and none of them were cold enough. I understand if they had been reds, but on a hot summer day, one just craves a cold glass of wine and/or bubbly. Once we were done tasting our wines and the food arrived, we had to ask a couple of times/people to remove the large glasses and apparatus they rested in from our table since there wasn't room for everything. The hummus and pita with hot honey and feta was pretty good, and our son loved his pasta dish from the kids menu, but that was the extent of the magic here. The paninis the rest of our party ordered were again, just ok. When I went to the restroom I was appalled. There was some really gross stuff sticking to the wall next to the toilet; I couldn't tell if it was barf or poop, but it really turned me off. Good thing we were already on our way out. The atmosphere is kind of a New Orleans vibe with a high ceiling and covered terrace upstairs with plants that you can see from the downstairs area. That was nice. The day before when I was walking around the Plaza, they had a big carafe of fruit-infused ice water outside the restaurant with plastic cups for people to help themselves to, and it was super refreshing. That was the best thing about this place.

We enjoyed our time at Black Mesa Winery. We did a flight of 5 wine tastings and had the…read morecharcuterie board with toast, jelly, cheese and pecans. It was delicious! My favorite tasting was the Criadera. I love the indoor and outdoor dining options. The staff was great and even offered a free rubber duck when we told her we were celebrating our wedding anniversary here. We purchased the Honey cider and Bite Me cherry cider to go. They were both great!This was a wonderful experience!

They have some cool happy hour evenings with live music, and we just happened to stumble into one…read morewhen we stopped by for a tasting one evening. Unfortunately, none of the wine was spectacular. It seems to be a popular place, but both of us noticed an odd aftertaste with most of the wines we tried. They advertise petroglyphs and a labyrinth on site, but unfortunately we made it here after dark, so we didn't get a chance to explore those.

Vivac is a fun stop for the port wine. I did enjoy the staff that took care of us. The place is…read morenice with indoor and outdoor areas to do a wine tasting. We purchased a wine tasting and took home the Amante port wine. They had a chocolate display where I had the dark chocolate soccer ball ganache. I loved the themed chocolate for the World Cup taking place right now lol I also purchased a wine bottle lip balm. I thought it was pretty and needed lip balm so it was perfect! It's inside the wine glass for display.

A charming winery near Dixon, we visited recently after a dip at Ojo Caliente. The service was…read moreattentive and knowledgeable. All the wines are made with New Mexico grapes, and they offer several estate wines. Every wine we tasted was delicious. While the outdoor seating is great, indoor seating is limited. They also have chocolates and a selection of meats and cheeses for purchase. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area!

Most New Mexico wines are subpar at best, but these wines are just terrible. We couldn't even buy…read morea few bottles to take home which is rare for us. Nice people though.

Delightful afternoon with Barbara Chase and Robert Chase tasting the charming Raymond Vigil's…read morehandmade boutique wines at the vineyard tasting room. His wines are very good to excellent. My favorite today was a 2015 Sol Y Luna, a 60-40 blend of Tempranillo and Grenache. This is a prize-winning wine. Ray's description: Estate blended Tempranillo and Grenache Tinto puts your taste buds in Heaven. Scents of smoke, chocolate, and berries tantalize the nose while your palate enjoys coffee, cherries, and sweet licorice. These wines are among the very best that New Mexico has to offer.

This was a wonderful wine experience where they had complimentary wine tasting for all of us to…read moreenjoy. They had a cute sitting area and art gallery to check out the local art. We loved trying out the different wines. We purchased the Special Reserve Riesling and New Mexico port wine to take home with us. It's worth the trip!

The wine here was delicious, its not at all pretentious, and you feel like you're getting an…read moreauthentic experience, not something commercialized. They have a huge variety of wines and only use grapes from New Mexico, which was a cool touch. They also let you sample as many varieties as you'd like, but they don't see glasses, so you can taste before you decide which bottles you'd like to buy. I would come back here in a heartbeat. Everything was good, even types of wine I don't usually prefer.

This small winery packs a punch. Joseph Martinez is the owner & winemaker in this (mostly) on…read moreperson operation. For most of his reds, he is unique in fermenting the wine in used bourbon barrels. Wines we tried from these barrels were smoother, rounder, and with a bit more honey than similar wines from oak wine barrels. He also makes some nice whites and traditional reds. Joseph gave a very nice tour of his property and vines, and a very generous tour of his wines in his tasting room. We walked out with 7 bottles and a membership to his wine club.

What a fun place to go for a wine tasting! Nine of us went this week and it was perfect! Joseph…read moreand Lori allowed us to bring in snacks and after the tasting, they joined us for cheese and crackers, fruit, nuts, and chocolate and a shared bottle of wine. They make it so comfortable and enjoyable!