skipowell - 4-18-2012 at 04:46 PM
Saw Udo's mention of the event in Ensenada this weekend.
Has anyone gone in the past?
We would only be able to make the BBQ on Saturday is that worth it?
Also does anyone know the best way to get tickets?
Thanks
Lori
elgatoloco - 4-18-2012 at 05:10 PM
http://provinoac.org/
Wine and Mollusk festival
bajaguy - 4-18-2012 at 05:15 PM
from ensenada.net
This is the schedule of activities beginning on Friday the 20th, and will continue on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April.
For more information, interested parties can access the portal or communicate with Provino:
http://provinoac.org
phone 646.178.3038
FRIDAY, April 20:
Aquaculture Conference: Workshop on modern techniques of oyster, from 8:00 to 18:00 pm in the auditorium of the Department of Academic Information at
the UABC.
Forest land 1: Visit Erendira "cultured abalone," from 10:30 to 16:00 hours starting point in the School of Enology and Gastronomy of the UABC. The
cost is $ 270 pesos, which includes lunch and participation in the barbecue on Saturday 21.
Ice Breaker at 19:00 in Hotel Coral and Marina, at a cost of $ 220 pesos.
SATURDAY April 21:
Travel by sea: Visit to the cultivation of mussels, with point of departure in the spring of Ensenada from 7:30 to 11:30. At a cost of $ 270 pesos,
which includes participation in the grill.
Earth Tour 2: Visit to the laboratory Maxmar, shellfish larvae and seed, in the School of Enology and Gastronomy of the UABC from 10:30 to 15:00
hours. At a cost of $ 270 pesos which includes participation in the barbecue.
Gastronomy Conference: Workshop on preparation of oysters in the Great Hall of the School of Enology and Gastronomy of the UABC from 11:00 to 15:00.
The lectures will be taught by winemakers and guest chefs.
Barbecue: interactive food in which attendees will learn to cook with shells, may participate in a contest of marriage. Class will be held at Wind
Gourmet at 15:30 pm with special guest, Chef Juan Pablo Loza Hotel Maroma. The cost is $ 70 pesos.
Theme dinners, held simultaneously in four local restaurants, at 20:30. Laja Restaurant, The Counter, Chamomile and Heart of Earth.
SUNDAY, April 22:
Festival of Shells and Wine New: with the participation of 30 producers of shells, 35 gourmet restaurants will offer samples from shell and 35
wineries that offer tastings, the festival will be held at the Grand Terrace of the Hotel Coral and Marina from 12:00 to 19:00 hours. At a cost of $
370 pesos, children under 12 years of age are free.
bajadock - 4-18-2012 at 05:39 PM
The Sunday Fiesta at Hotel Coral is my favorite wine event of the year. They have controlled how many tickets(still available via Gato's link above)
they sell so that your not crushed by crowds.
Food creativity, taste, variety and quantity is amazing. La Guerrerense was there last year. 2011 review
Oh, yeah, then there is all the wine you can handle, even though it's only "one finger" or so at a time.
HINT: Bring your own wine glass OR several of the wineries will sell theirs for approx $5USD. BYO water and shade, too.
Hook - 4-19-2012 at 06:19 AM
Bajadock, what was that grass-like substance on the ostiones? Lemongrass or something?
Here's hoping someone provides us with some "tasting notes" on the wines being served. 
bajadock - 4-19-2012 at 08:07 AM
This wine from La Villa del Valled is my one note samba pairing. Buying a case today.
elgatoloco - 4-19-2012 at 11:44 AM
We got our boletas online. See you there Sunday. 
bajadock - 4-23-2012 at 06:19 PM
Caught Udo and Jana along with most of the Punta Banda winos Sunday. Missed ElGatoLoco. Yummy food and fun.
Complete Review
Udo - 4-24-2012 at 05:10 PM
Missed Elgatoloco also...I guess I did not see his costume.
As far as the wine and food...you had to be prepared for tons of variety of mussels (choros) and oysters (ostiones). But they also had some clams and
only a couple of abalones (abulón).
Varietal wines were plenty, and some were very tasty. Most of us went back for several refills.
I liked the hand-held plates that some experienced attendees brought with them.
I'll make a stop at Crate And Barrel next time nearby.
elgatoloco - 4-25-2012 at 07:17 PM
We had family in tow from PA and TX. We all had a very nice afternoon sampling the food and wine. LOTS of great food stuff and VERY liberal with the
pours, I had to make sure and say un poco solamente because I was driving. Not sure how we missed seeing you guys all day, but..........on the way
out to the car lot I heard a big commotion and looked back to see a bunch of gals dancing the can can and being videoed by a VERY sunburn dude in a
brown sport coat. We were already late for a meet up with other family or I would have reversed course and said hola! Next time. Vendimia?
bajadock - 4-25-2012 at 07:38 PM
cheers, Matt. Next time.