Mexican Wine Tour Tasting
5 MEXICAN WINE REGIONS
15 WINERIES / 30 WINES
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2024
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Join us for our Mexican Wine Tour Tasting on Monday, May 6, from 4:30-6:30 pm! We will showcase five Mexican wine regions: Baja, Querétaro, Coahuila, Guanajuato and Aguascalientes. Fifteen wineries from these regions will present two wines each for everyone to enjoy. Alongside our Mexican wines, we will pass appetizers throughout the event. Learn about Mexican wine, discover new favorites and speak one-on-one with wine representatives. It's a happy hour event you don't want to miss! Scroll to the bottom of the page for tickets. ¡Salud!
BAJA CALIFORNIA
Baja California has several wine regions near Ensenada, like the Valle de San Vicente and the Valle de la Grulla. However, the bulk of Baja wines come from the Valle de Guadalupe. It is more than twice the length of Napa Valley and produces nearly 90% of all Mexican wine. The Baja wine region has a Mediterranean climate favorable for growing grapes, and over the past 10 years, the area has exploded in popularity, going from 50 wineries to over 150.
Bodegas Henri Lurton, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Aldo Cesar Palafox, Valle de la Grulla, Baja California
Bruma, Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Casa Jipi, Valle de San Vicente, Baja California
Llano Colorado, Valle de San Vicente, Baja California
QUERETARO
The Querétaro wine region in central Mexico claims second place regarding size and number of wineries behind the Baja California Peninsula. Viticulture should not be able to thrive here, but Querétaro grapes defy science. The region is not in the ideal latitude range, but its diverse microclimates allow producers to experiment with different grape varieties. Its vineyards stand at an elevation of 5,000 - 6,000 feet, and the retentive clay soil provides the perfect nutrients to make this region ideal for producing sparkling wine and white wine.
El Bajio By Freixenet de Mexico, Valle de Bernal, Querétaro
Vinaltura, Valle de Colón, Querétaro
De Cote, Valle de Bernal, Querétaro
COAHUILA
Any discussion of Mexican wine must include the Coahuila wine region. In the Valle de Parras, the first and oldest winery in North America, Casa Madero opened its doors in 1597. Arteaga Valley is another exciting region that produces excellent wine. Their cooler climate allows for world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Malbec, and Coahuila’s low humidity discourages adversities such as fungus and insects. The elevation of 5,000 feet above sea level and the warm and arid climate present an ideal terroir for producing Boudreaux blends, Cabs, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Semillon.
Bodega Los Cedros, Arteaga, Coahuila
Parvada, Valle de Parras, Coahuila
Tribos, Alto de Parras, Coahuila
GUANAJUATO
Located in central Mexico, Guanajuato has a long history of viticulture, extending back to the pre-Hispanic period. In the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors discovered the grape-growing region of Guanajuato, and the wine grapes grown here are a direct descendant of the original European vines introduced to Mexico during this time. The region predominantly produces red wine varietals, but white wines are also made here, with around 5% coming from grapes grown in the volcanic soil. Some refer to this wine region as being home to Mexico's next great wine scene.
Guanamé, Valle de Jaral de Berrios, San Felipe, Guanajuato,
Tres Raices, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato
Dos Buhos, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
AGUASCALIENTES
The region started in 1575 thanks to the efforts of Catholic monks. Though relatively little happened with winemaking for centuries, the resurgence of wine in this area began after WWII in 1947. As you travel through Aguascalientes, you’ll see many grapevines, but most grapes will find their way to market as table grapes, raisins or brandy. A few wineries took advantage of its soluble, salty soil nestled between the Sierra Madre Occidentals and Sierra Madre Orientals, and Aguascalientes managed to climb to the status of the fifth-largest producer of wine in Mexico.
Casa de Quesada, Valle de Santa María de Gallardo, Aguascalientes
$35 per person plus tax & gratuity