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La Ceto Cab on sale at Smart and Final

Mexicorn - 12-29-2009 at 10:12 AM

2007 Cab on sale at Smat and final 69 pesos.
Nebiolo 2007 139 pesos.
Concha Y Torro Cab and Melot 68 pesos.
Cheap Cheap Cheap and you dont have to put up that snooty guy at La Cava in Ensenada who thinks his stuff dont stink-

JESSE - 12-29-2009 at 10:24 AM

cetto is cooking wine

baron - 12-29-2009 at 10:34 AM

Wha...you no cook?

DENNIS - 12-29-2009 at 11:02 AM

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Originally posted by JESSE
cetto is cooking wine


:lol::lol: Thunder in the valley over that one. :lol::lol:

Mexicorn - 12-29-2009 at 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
cetto is cooking wine

Jess- whats your Favorite Mexican wine that affordable then?
No 2 buck Chuck it's not from Mexico-

Bajahowodd - 12-29-2009 at 12:15 PM

Jesse means that he drinks it while cooking.:yes:

Mexicorn - 12-29-2009 at 12:16 PM

Love that Concordia at 160 pesos at La Cava-

JESSE - 12-29-2009 at 01:59 PM

There really is no equivalent to two buck chuck in Mexico. And trust me, i have tried most of them and they are not worth it. The Baja wine industry is going tru a difficult phase right now, quality is down, some wines are salty beyond repair, and most big names like Monte Xanic, Chateau Camou, Domecq, Liceaga, and Santo Tomas, are struggling to produce decent wines.

On the other hand, theres a growing boutique winery segment in the area, and i was very surprised at the quality and price of those wines, only problem is, they are made in limited numbers, perhaps 200 cases for each winery.

For cheap wine, i rather go with a California or Chilean.

Oggie - 12-29-2009 at 02:18 PM

Our favorite small vineyard winery in the Guadalupe valley is Tres Mujeres. Excellent blends. It is 200 pesos a bottle and worth it.

[Edited on 12-29-2009 by Oggie]

JESSE - 12-29-2009 at 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by Oggie
Our favorite small vineyard winery in the Guadelupe valley is Tres Mujeres. Excellent blends. It is 200 pesos a bottle and worth it.


They make good wine, specially their merlot, ISMI. I have been buying from them since 2006 and they keep improving.

Oggie - 12-29-2009 at 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by JESSE
Quote:
Originally posted by Oggie
Our favorite small vineyard winery in the Guadelupe valley is Tres Mujeres. Excellent blends. It is 200 pesos a bottle and worth it.


They make good wine, specially their merlot, ISMI. I have been buying from them since 2006 and they keep improving.

Ivette also makes a very good olive oil!

[Edited on 12-29-2009 by Oggie]

tripledigitken - 12-29-2009 at 02:36 PM

I want to visit Tres Mujeres and taste their wines. Many have spoken highly of them.

Oggie/Jesse,

How do they compare to Vinisterra wines?


Ken

JESSE - 12-29-2009 at 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by tripledigitken
I want to visit Tres Mujeres and taste their wines. Many have spoken highly of them.

Oggie/Jesse,

How do they compare to Vinisterra wines?


Ken


Vinisterra does well with their Domino series, but the higher end wine is not as good as other brands. Overall, i think 3M make better wines.

Mexicorn - 12-29-2009 at 03:47 PM

Anyone have a good connection to Vendemia tickets? 2010 I want to get my tickets early so I dont get left out like last year. Is it me or did the prices go up last year? Are they trying to edge us out with outrageous prices like La Ceto did last year?
After all we do live here. Maybe we could ask Nancy from SADM to write an article slamming that soup N-zi at the La Cava boutique in Ensenada. Whatayasay you radical old gal from the sixties are you up for it? I mean can you help? Are you interested in redeeming yourself before the lights go out on your end of San Antonio del mar and you blame the other towns people?


Oh I thought I'd mentioned I voted for Al Gore also;D

[Edited on 12-29-2009 by Mexicorn]

JESSE - 12-29-2009 at 04:08 PM

Unfortunately la Vendimia has turned into a snob circus in the last 6 yrs. I used to love going to that event, but has now turned into a completely commercial event. Chilangos everywhere, prices ridiculously high, and no real feeling for wine making from true fans.

Its a shame, and probes bigger is not always better.

Bajahowodd - 12-29-2009 at 04:20 PM

It wasn't that many years ago that Mexico did not produce wine of quality. Mexican wine consisted of red and white in a decanter type bottle with a pry-off cap. It was heartwarming to see the industry evolve to the point where they could compete internationally. But, I still have to wonder why it is that their wines are so over-priced. Many fine restaurants in Mexico offer good Chilean wines for much less money. Would think, if anything, they'd slap a duty on the imports to quell competition.

bkbend - 12-29-2009 at 04:55 PM

La Casa de Dona Lupe is another good, small Guadelupe valley winery, but not sure where to find it marketed other than on site.