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Mexican wines and wineries from Mexico

Discover the Mexican winegrowers and vintners

Jose Durand of Sinergi-vt is another rising star within Mexico’s wine culture. He’s got full control over his creative talent and is making some superior wine from his small winery facility in Ensenada. His 2007 Marella is 100% Sauvignon Blanc (made in stainless steel tanks - with no oak barrel aging) is a light, delicious and elegant white wine with a nice finish. This Sauvignon Blanc is one of the new wines from Baja California that is showing some serious promise, very similar in style and quality to the “world class” whites from New Zealand. In addition, his Coco Rose 2007 is an amazing and delightful blend of Granache and Muscato di Caneli.

Viñas Liceaga and their beauty queens poured the new Chenin Blanc and Merlot, both excellent wines of superior quality. And, I can’t forget to mention the wines of L.A. Cetto. If you haven’t tried their new 2007 Viognier, you are missing out on a great white wine. In fact, it just won a gold medal in Spain, a competition that is considered one of the top wine events in the world. And, their 2003 Nebbiolo, 2004 Sangiovese and 2004 Terra all won Silver medals in one of France’s highest wine award events, judged by some of the world’s leading wine experts. So, if you’ve ever really wondered if Mexico can produce “world class” wines, here’s the proof, judged on the international circuit by independent wine experts.

All in all, Baja California is creating high quality wine with many achieving “world class” status and winning international awards in serious competitions. Most amazing is that Baja California wines are made in the “old world style” matching well with the abundant gourmet cuisine found throughout the region. Ensenada is the new food and wine capital of Mexico, so come on down and discover this new and exciting wine culture of Baja California. You’ll find excellent wine, gourmet cheese and pastries, and a fine selection of culinary delights that will exceed your palate expectations.

Steve Dryden is a food, wine and travel writer. He lives in Guadalupe Valley where he guides wine tours for individuals and small groups. He can be reached at: sbdryden@hotmail.com

New Releases from 2006 and 2007 in Baja Wine Country (3/3)

by Steve Dryden