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Great Baja Wines

lingililingili - 3-28-2008 at 10:30 AM

Has anyone out there found a wonderful Baja red wine? I really don't care for Cabernet's, Merlot's are okay but I LOVE Pinot Noir, Zinfandel's (Red), Beaujolais, did I mention Zinfandel and Pinot Noir? Now, here's the kicker, we come from Wine Country so really do not like to spend more than $20.00 a bottle. I am open to trying something new as well, but do prefer reds. Thanks everybody!

toneart - 3-28-2008 at 10:45 AM

I understand there are some "botique wines" in the Guadalupe Valley that don't get distribution in Mexico. i don't know their labels.

The other day I randomly bought an L.A. Cetto Zinfandel. To my surprise, it was very good; big and peppery and dry. My dinner guests agreed (what could they say:lol:). It cost 88 pesos and was much better than any Mexican Cab or Merlot I have ever tasted.

bajamigo - 3-28-2008 at 12:48 PM

You'd have to visit the wineries in the Guadalupe Valley, but the ones that stand out are Bibayoff, Liceaga, Monte Xanic, and Chateau Camou. I've tasted a few others, but not all, so this is a somewhat biased list. The zins tend to be a little sweet, but Bibayoff says that after a couple of years of laying down, they're terrific. These wineries also produce some interesting blends of varietals, so, bottom line, you should make the trip.

BTW, you may be interested in attending this: The Mollusk/New Wine Festival, Sunday April 13th. The event is scheduled from noon to five, and will be held at the Cruiseport Marina facility in Ensenada. The cost is 200 pesos per person.

lingililingili - 3-28-2008 at 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by toneart
I understand there are some "botique wines" in the Guadalupe Valley that don't get distribution in Mexico. i don't know their labels.

The other day I randomly bought an L.A. Cetto Zinfandel. To my surprise, it was very good; big and peppery and dry. My dinner guests agreed (what could they say:lol:). It cost 88 pesos and was much better than any Mexican Cab or Merlot I have ever tasted.


Thanks! You know, we have tried the Cetto Zin on two different occasions. One was good and one not so good. I believe I will try it again. I bought a Chilean Pinot today, if you are interested I will let you know how it turns out.

lingililingili - 3-28-2008 at 02:03 PM

Bajamigo

Darn, we have company coming to La Paz on that date, but on a return trip down we will definitely stop at some of the wineries you mentioned.

Thanks!

a couple more wineries

sylens - 3-28-2008 at 03:24 PM

i would add vinisterra and pijoan to the list of wineries bajamigo gave you. i know, you can't probably see them all in one day. but i sure would try!

the la cetto nebbiolo is very good imho.

lingililingili - 3-28-2008 at 03:37 PM

Thanks sylens, my list is growing!

tripledigitken - 3-28-2008 at 03:48 PM

Vinisterra is a beautiful location to sit in the shade and have a taste. We enjoy their Tempranillo.

Ken

amen

sylens - 3-28-2008 at 04:14 PM

vinisterra's macouzet tempranillo is my current favorite. and patty and adalberto, and cristoph (owners) are lovely people who enjoy what they do and enjoy sharing.

definitely a winery to visit.:bounce:

tripledigitken - 3-28-2008 at 04:20 PM

Funny you should mention that bottle as it is the only bottle I have a picture of.

Ken

capt. mike - 3-30-2008 at 09:20 AM

the la cetto nebbiolo is very good imho

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GC - 3-30-2008 at 10:34 AM

For under $20, I second the recommendation for Nebbiolo and Costco in Ensenada seems to have it for the best price. But, if you want to spend a little bit more, you cannot beat Adobe Guadalupe's Kerubiel. It cost $33 at the winery.

[Edited on 3-30-2008 by GC]

lingililingili - 3-30-2008 at 11:00 AM

Thanks GC

Now I can go into the wine shop here in La Paz armed with a list of wines to try, how exciting! Next fall when we come down we plan on stopping at some of the wineries mentioned as well.

BMG - 3-30-2008 at 11:50 AM

Told LinguineLinguine that we should try this wine for connoisseurs. A pinot noir from Chile. Turns out it wasn't that great. Should have guessed as much, they couldn't even spell connoisseur.:lol: