lingililingili
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Great Baja Wines
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!
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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.
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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.
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lingililingili
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| Quote: | 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.
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lingililingili
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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!
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a couple more wineries
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.
lili
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lingililingili
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Thanks sylens, my list is growing!
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Vinisterra is a beautiful location to sit in the shade and have a taste. We enjoy their Tempranillo.
Ken
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amen
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.
lili
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Funny you should mention that bottle as it is the only bottle I have a picture of.
Ken
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the la cetto nebbiolo is very good imho
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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]
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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.
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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.
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