redhilltown
Super Nomad
Posts: 1130
Registered: 1-24-2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Member Is Offline
|
|
Bandit Wines
http://banditwines.com/
Has anyone else tried these wines? I realize the packaging is a bit...um..."boxy" but that can work in our favor! They are quite drinkable and I bet
if you ever get the once over crossing into Mexico the customs guys would not even think they are wine (they are looking for bottles). Not to mention
they travel well with no breakage or need for a corkscrew (be honest...at some point in your wine drinking career you were without one and had to get
into your tool kit and drive a screw into the cork and pull it out with pliers....c'mon...be honest!!!!!!). I have found them at Total Wines and
Sprouts.
I have Baja and wine on my mind tonight and not necessarily in that order! 
|
|
|
Santiago
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3507
Registered: 8-27-2003
Member Is Offline
|
|
Yes, we have tried them and they do travel very well and work great on the boat or a day hike. They are 1 liter. The only one we have tried was the
Pinot Grigio which was a bit vapid in our view.
The one liter sizing is good for two couples; two glasses for four folks is possible; a 750ml bottle that just won't work.
The corkscrew issue is fading with so many wineries going to twist tops; there is always pretty decent wine available in that config.
|
|
|
bajaguy
Elite Nomad
Posts: 9247
Registered: 9-16-2003
Location: Carson City, NV/Ensenada - Baja Country Club
Member Is Offline
Mood: must be 5 O'clock somewhere in Baja
|
|
Why bring wine to Baja when there are so many excellent wines produced here????..............
Expand your horizons and think and purchase....outside of the box.
|
|
|
redhilltown
Super Nomad
Posts: 1130
Registered: 1-24-2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Member Is Offline
|
|
I hear what you're saying Bajaguy but some of us don't get much time in Baja and if I am crossing TJ at 7 a.m. to get to L.A. Bay I really don't want
to spend much time buying anything!
We often come back up through the Guadalupe Valley and get some wine for home.
|
|
|
goldhuntress
Senior Nomad
Posts: 663
Registered: 1-28-2010
Member Is Offline
|
|
I've tried Wine Cube from Target. I saw it on Consumer Reports, they rated the Cab/Shiraz 73 pts. in the blend category. It was scary but I did it.
I've tried the Malbec too. I comes in 4 pack single serving, a 2 bottle box and a 4 bottle box. It's fine, very drinkable and cheap. The 4 bottle box
was $15.99. One good thing is that it's vacuum sealed and stays good for about 4 weeks which is great if you take awhile to drink it. It's been a few
years since I've been tasting in the Guadalupe Valley but IMO most of the wine is overpriced and not that great.
|
|
|
durrelllrobert
Elite Nomad
Posts: 7393
Registered: 11-22-2007
Location: Punta Banda BC
Member Is Offline
Mood: thriving in Baja
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
I've been tasting in the Guadalupe Valley but IMO most of the wine is overpriced and not that great. |
The MX government puts a 42% tax on every bottle.
Bob Durrell
|
|
|
DavidE
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3814
Registered: 12-1-2003
Location: Baja California México
Member Is Offline
Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
|
|
My virus protection program "Bitdefender" stopped your link from opening and shouted "Contains Malware!" I wonder what that's all about?
A Lot To See And A Lot To Do
|
|
|
goldhuntress
Senior Nomad
Posts: 663
Registered: 1-28-2010
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by durrelllrobert
| Quote: | Originally posted by goldhuntress
I've been tasting in the Guadalupe Valley but IMO most of the wine is overpriced and not that great. |
The MX government puts a 42% tax on every bottle. |
I did not know that!
|
|
|
Bajajorge
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 2604
Registered: 10-13-2005
Location: Topaz Lake, NV/San Felipe
Member Is Offline
|
|
When buying wine at a local store in Baja, you've got to think about if they had it stored in a sunny area, or stored in cases outside at 110 degrees.
Got bum wine a couple of times at different places. Raises hell with normal bodily function. 
|
|
|
thebajarunner
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3713
Registered: 9-8-2003
Location: Arizona....."Free at last from crumbling Cali
Member Is Offline
Mood: muy amable
|
|
I have yet to get "good" Baja wines home and find them as good as at source.
Not sure why,
So, I know the consistency of what I take down, and just go with that.
Currently I am into some very nice "old vine" Zins out of our Central Valley,
and my favorite white is any SauvBlanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand,
Just plain tired of Chardonnay and the SB from down under is awesome!!
|
|
|
redhilltown
Super Nomad
Posts: 1130
Registered: 1-24-2009
Location: Long Beach, CA
Member Is Offline
|
|
| Quote: | Originally posted by thebajarunner
I have yet to get "good" Baja wines home and find them as good as at source.
Not sure why,
So, I know the consistency of what I take down, and just go with that.
Currently I am into some very nice "old vine" Zins out of our Central Valley,
and my favorite white is any SauvBlanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand,
Just plain tired of Chardonnay and the SB from down under is awesome!! |
I agree with the Runner in that it is best to bring your own to have "quality control" whence traveling!
As to New Zealand wines.....about ten years ago we were having a late dinner at the Pacific Dining Car near downtown L.A. which is a kind of high end,
old school restaurant. We ordered a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and they brought it to the table. After a few minutes we noticed the waiter was
having trouble opening the bottle and had called another over to help him (mind you, this is old professional waiter guys in suits)....finally my
brother in law reaches over, grabs the bottle and unscrews the cap. They were using a corkscrew! Good times.
|
|
|
Martyman
Super Nomad
Posts: 1904
Registered: 9-10-2004
Member Is Offline
|
|
Is there a problem bringing wines to Mexico? I usually bring a case.
|
|
|
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
