Join us for a special afternoon in the New Mexico Wine Studio Sparkling Series featuring Sofian Himeur, Winemaker at VARA Winery & Distillery. Sofian will guide you through a flight of five exceptional wines, sharing insights on the art of winemaking in New Mexico — from the unique terroir that shapes our wines to the time-honored techniques behind crafting premium sparkling wines
Sofian has over 22 years of experience in the wine industry, beginning his career producing sparkling wines at Gruet Winery under the mentorship of his uncle, Laurent Gruet. He later became head winemaker at Iron Horse Vineyards in California's Russian River Valley, where he crafted multiple 90+ point wines and was recognized in Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top 100 wines in the world.
Discover the rich history of sparkling wine in our state and how VARA is carrying this legacy forward with innovation and care. Sofian will also share stories from his personal journey in winemaking, from growing up in New Mexico’s wine community to honing his craft alongside some of the world’s best.
VARA's Sparkling Wine Filght will include their 100% New Mexico Sparkling, 100% New Mexico still Rosé, Laurent Gruet Blanc de Blanc, Vara Zero dosage and the Vara Doux desert sparkling wine.