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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
Are you familiar with the one being sold at Costco?
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Might need to specify which Costco this was at. I went to one yesterday, and they did not have the Monte Xanic wine. I did not inquire as to which
locations carried it.
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Gran Ricardo is their top shelf
| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
Note sure where this belongs, but FYI: you can get Monte Xanic wines at Costco if you want a taste of Guadalupe Valley without the border wait.
I've enjoyed Monte Xanic for years. I seem to recall that even 20 years ago, this was the price people were willing to pay for a bottle in Mexico
City, so those of you in Ensenada or near a CostCo - enjoy!
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I went to Walmart today, in search of Mexican wines. They had some Domecqs which I avoided as not one of the recommended wines. I never liked theirs,
anyway............
They also had two lines from Monte Xanic; the Calixa line in reds and whites and the straight Monte Xanic line.
The straight Monte Xanic Cabernet Sauvignon (believe it was a 2011) was 359 pesos; the most expensive wine that Walmart carried.  More expensive than the Cote-du-Rhones and the reserve wines from various
vintners from Argentina. More expensive that even the Crianzas and Riservas from the Rioja region of Spain. I wasnt going to pay THAT amount for a
Mexican Cab.
The straight Monte Xanic Chard was 299 pesos; basically, what you might pay for a Patz and Hall, a Beringer Private Reserve or a number of Sonoma
County Chard producers. I wasnt going there, either, at that price.
So, I decided to buy the Calixa 2012 Chardonnay. It was still 210 pesos, so not cheap, especially for a white varietal that is apparently their
cheapest line.
What are these wines going for in the U.S.?
My search for some Mexican reds from these wineries is probably going to have to wait until after the new year. I dont expect to be going up to
Hermosillo until January.
[Edited on 12-15-2013 by Hook]
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Calixa is their lowest line, Monte Xanic is one step above, then Limited Edition and finally, the top, Gran Ricardo.
Calixa Chardonnay
Chardonnay 100%.
Production and Aging: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, no aging.
Appearance: Clear brilliant light straw.
Nose: Citrus, pineapple, nectarine and bananas.
Mouth: Wonderful acidity, refreshing, charming soft citrus and tropical flavors.
Culinary Pairings: Great as an aperitif, compliments cold appetizers like carpaccio and fish in light sauces.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I went to Walmart today, in search of Mexican wines. They had some Domecqs which I avoided as not one of the recommended wines. I never liked theirs,
anyway............
They also had two lines from Monte Xanic; the Calixa line in reds and whites and the straight Monte Xanic line.
The straight Monte Xanic Cabernet Sauvignon (believe it was a 2011) was 359 pesos; the most expensive wine that Walmart carried. More expensive than the Cote-du-Rhones and the reserve wines from various
vintners from Argentina. More expensive that even the Crianzas and Riservas from the Rioja region of Spain. I wasnt going to pay THAT amount for a
Mexican Cab.
The straight Monte Xanic Chard was 299 pesos; basically, what you might pay for a Patz and Hall, a Beringer Private Reserve or a number of Sonoma
County Chard producers. I wasnt going there, either, at that price.
So, I decided to buy the Calixa 2012 Chardonnay. It was still 210 pesos, so not cheap, especially for a white varietal that is apparently their
cheapest line.
What are these wines going for in the U.S.?
My search for some Mexican reds from these wineries is probably going to have to wait until after the new year. I dont expect to be going up to
Hermosillo until January.
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That's one chard you don't have to worry about being too oakie.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
Are you familiar with the one being sold at Costco?
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Might need to specify which Costco this was at. I went to one yesterday, and they did not have the Monte Xanic wine. I did not inquire as to which
locations carried it. |
These were at Morena blvd. location.
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A stainless Chard. Great! Though I like a touch of oak.
So, their lowest line of Chardonnay is 18 dollars at Walmart IN the country of origin...............I have great expectations.
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Hook: Your sarcasim is noted and agreed to, in my case anyway. We love going wine-tasting in Baja; lots of pretty good wine being made, the different
wineries are fun to visit and the pride of what they are doing is evident everywhere. Lots of big $$ investing going on in the valley. The associated
businesses of hotels, B&B, cafes and dining spots are springing up and quality of experience is important to them. These are all good things.
However, the business of selling their product, the wine itself, is completely baffling to me.
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I dont understand how they make it, either, Santiago. Unless the walk-up business at the wineries is keeping them afloat.
Or, maybe the wines ARE that good? I'll be finding out.............
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I had to bug out before finishing my post.
Take L.A. Chetto for example; they make a wide range of product and can do a fairly large volume - where the heck is it going? Why isn't it on the
same shelf and price points in my local grocery store as the wine from Chile, Argentina, South America, Australia etc?
I mean, the owners of the winery want to sell their wine, right? And the market still is at work here, at least in some sense. If they have a bunch
of unsold wine, then they will start lowering the price until it sells rather than pour it out on the ground, right?
The fact that I don't see it in my store in NorCal must mean that this has already happened - they ARE selling the wine at these prices; the market
has already done this.
Who is buying it is an entirely different question and I would love for someone who really knows the wine business in Mexico to speak up. Anyone??
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
Note sure where this belongs, but FYI: you can get Monte Xanic wines at Costco if you want a taste of Guadalupe Valley without the border wait.
I've enjoyed Monte Xanic for years. I seem to recall that even 20 years ago, this was the price people were willing to pay for a bottle in Mexico
City, so those of you in Ensenada or near a CostCo - enjoy!
(Still don't know why my image links won't work...is it a Facebook problem?)
[Edited on 12-13-2013 by BajaNomad] |
FYI
Here in AZ we have a PBS show called, "The Desert Speaks" and they did a show on Valle de Guadalupe, and it features Monte Xanic. Take a look online
or on your cable guide to see if it is in your area.
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Well, I dont know, Santiago. The wine may NOT be selling where you shop. Wont distributors/importers take the wine back if it doesnt sell at the
retail level? They want to keep the retailers happy with wines that move.
That Costco picture blows me away.........50.00 at Costco for a red blend, apparently. Fifty bucks buys an incredible, single-vineyard wine in CA or
OZ or WASH or ORE.
I need to stop speculating...........gotta get some of these wines.
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Hook,
What was your opinion of the chard?
Ken
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I had it last night.
EXCELLENT!!! Really very, VERY good. Possibly the best stainless chard I have had in a long, long time. Maybe ever.
The mineral notes and the fruit were so well balanced and there was some complexity there, too. I never missed my touch of oak. Tasted best a little
warmer than right out of the fridge, as many wines do.
It just might be worth 210 pesos.............but what is that selling for at the winery or in the States? This was the 2012.
[Edited on 12-19-2013 by Hook]
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Hook,
I will try and locate a source in San Diego.
Ken
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
I had it last night.
EXCELLENT!!! Really very, VERY good. Possibly the best stainless chard I have had in a long, long time. Maybe ever.
The mineral notes and the fruit were so well balanced and there was some complexity there, too. I never missed my touch of oak.
It just might be worth 210 pesos.............but what is that selling for at the winery or in the States? This was the 2012. |
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Well now, isn't this interesting; Mikee likes it. I haven't stopped by this winery on my last few trips; will swing by next time.
[Edited on 12-20-2013 by Santiago]
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http://buy.winesfrombaja.com//products/brand/Monte-Xanic
Just bought a case from here; 6 of the chard and a mix of others; will report back at some point.
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I should add that it borders on being a sweet Chard; at least, sweet as Chards go. You are left with a SLIGHTLY sweet aftertaste. Nothing close to a
Chenin Blanc or conventional Riesling or even a Viognier, of course.
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Ruta de Vino
So, starting in La Mision, where can I drive ti taste some of these better red wines?
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Take the free road at La Mision. at around 12-13 miles from Hiway 1, turn east towards El Provenir and Francisco Zarco. This puts you close to Monte
Xanic and many of the others. about 30 - 45 minutes.
If you want an interesting and non-paved drive, get on the north side of the wash in La Mision and take the road thru San Jose de la Zorra. You will
end up in the same spot as the other road, about 1.5 - 2 hours depending on how many times you stop for photos and general walking around. An auto can
do this but an SUV or pickup is a little better.
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