wineries
The wine country of Baja California is fast emerging with “world class” wines. Ensenada has become the Wine and Food capital of Mexico. About 50 miles south of Ensenada, you will descend from a steep hillside into the lush and beautiful Valle de Santo Tomas. (Santo Tomas Vineyards) The original Mision grape vineyards and 100 olive trees were planted in the late 1700′s by missionaries and Loreto Amador. General Abelardo Rodriquez purchased the lands in 1932 transforming them into a thriving high production operation producing more than a million cases of wine annually.
Today under the direction of Juan Pablo Nunez and the masterful hands of winemaker Laura Zamora, those very old vines, and some newer ones, are generating a wide variety of grapes resulting in some of Mexicos finest vintages. Santo Tomas produces a scope of internationally award winning labels.
Guadalupe Valley Baja Mex
There are several levels of tours of the operation. All involve a trip thru the vast vineyards on a tractor pulled taxi where at stops you will sample certain merlots, viogniers, etc. Climaxing the physical tour is an audio visual program in an ultra modern surround system environment.
Bodegas de Santo Tomas, free daily tours 9-5 pm. , restaurant, cafe. 646-178-0836
Cavas Valmar, free tours and wine tasting. 646-178-6405
Adobe Guadalupe, 646-155-2094
Bodegas de San Antonio, 646-174-0078
Domecq, guided tours, tasting and sales of wines and brandies, One of Mexicos oldest wine makers. M-F 10-4. 646-155-2254.
La Vid: Wine Gallery, Rosarito Beach Hotel Plaza, Rosarito. a mini world of fine wine and cuisine.
Guadalupe Valley…..better known as Ensenadas premier wine country.
Although Guadalupe valley is famous, there are a number or hidden treasures south of the region for the wine enthusiast. One of them is Cavas Rubasuvi, a recent wine making project started by a group of families who after following 100 years of tradiition, set off on a quest to provide fresh new alternative to the national wine scene. With varietes like Cabernet, Tempranillo, Shiraz, and others, the project produced 3,500 boxes this year alone, and will be placed into the regional market this year. “The best grapes come from southern Ejido like Uruapan, Santo Tomas. This is where great wineries get their supply of grapes, and we are going to show the best of our production.” said Meza, one of the winemakers.
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Taninos Wine Tasting Club
wine tour
The purpose of this club is tocreate a setting in which local enthusiasts might explore the wines foods music art of the Ensenada area. It is part of the ambitious Viento Conodminimnium project which will include on site winemaking equipment access to the enological school in Ejido El Porvenir, and its own tianguis specializing in regional gastronomical produce such as organic herbs and Russian cheeses. The club will hold tastings of local wines, and will feature a sommelier, a chef, or an enologist speaking on everything from food pairings to soil types. There will be live music and art exhibitions and there is a membership fee of 50 pesos per couple.
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LA CASA VIEJA
Historic Home and Winery
20 mins outside Ensenada
12-9 daily except mondays
La CasaVieja
Their adobe home features an olive orchard, tours, information center, art gallery, handmade crafts, picnic area, gifts for wine lovers, and old vine wines.
And a wine bar where you can taste regional wines by the glass or bottle.
This is a country setting where individuals and families can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings with friendly and hospitable hosts.
La Casa Vieja is open daily from 9 am until sunset …Tues-Sun.
