Baja California Wine

• March 2010

  One thing to bear in mind is the sheer vastness of Canada and the United ... completely different (Baja California).  There is even a small but locally important wine industry just south of the Mexican border. Once back across the border in California, you could rent a car and... Read moreOne thing to bear in mind is the sheer vastness of Canada and the United ... completely different (Baja California).  There is even a small but locally important wine industry just south of the Mexican border. Once back across the border in California, you could rent a car and drive up the coast to Santa Barbara and visit that region's wineries - known especially for Pinot Noir.  The scenery is also magnificent. Continue on toward San Fransisco and the environs that spawned more than few snoothers; again, take in the many sights and move inland to Napa and Sonoma. (As you can see, you are not even half-way to Vancouver, British Columbia and there is a lot of country to cover.) At this point, you can map out the many wine-growing regions in California north and east of Sonoma County and decide what to do next.  The most direct route is north to Oregon along the I-5 (Interstate Highway 5).  This will take you directly to the Willamette Valley and more quality wine.  Continue north to Portland Ore. and the Columbia River and the border with Washington State.  Here you turn inland toward the vast vineyard of the Yakima region from which you can head back to Seattle, Puget Sound and more spectacular scenery.  From here it is a hop, skip and a jump to Vancouver, Canada.  More scenery, more multicultural charm and it then becomes time to head toward the Okanagan Valley (400 km distant) and the wine region of British Columbia Canada - a rather hot, arid region in the summer but beautifully situated alongside a vast inland sea. This could be the end of your journey, with a return home from Vancouver.   Or you could go to NYC, see the sights and... but I leave that someone else.  One pithy comment before closing though: the idea of D.'s to go to Montreal is a good one; you get to go to a francophone city of some size with a distinctly European feel; you'd have great fun contrasting this city with NYC.   Cheers!      (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Possible visit to the USA &... by zufrieden

  
  
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  January 2010

  Vino de Piedra 2004

  Snoothrank: Starting at $70^.00

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  Wine review by geco540

  
  
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  January 2010

  Zapien Mission Rosa del Peru 2006

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  Wine review by asesordevinos

  
  
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  January 2010

  Zapien Mission Rosa del Peru 2006

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  Deep structured wine with lots of fruit. A heaaavy wine still needs aging, ... vines. Some of the oldest in Baja California

  Wine review by asesordevinos

  
  
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  January 2010

  Monte Xanic Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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  Wonderfully hearty, earthy and fruity.... let this one age maybe a few more years for it to develop the smooth and mineral packed finish. Fleshy fruits on the front cherries and a hint of leather. Great with quail!!!

  Wine review by asesordevinos

  
  
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  January 2010

  Arenal Ensamble Casa de Piedra 2006

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  It is a great wine, with lots of flavors, bringing to the mouth a variety of grapes and read oak. Just a perfect wine of Mexico

  Wine review by geco540

  
  

• December 2009

  If this counts, not US, but North America - Wine from Italian grapes made in Baja California, México: Santo Tomas - Barbera L.A. Cetto - Nebbiolo Reserva Privada The L.A. Cetto is the best Nebbiolo I´ve ever tried outside of Italy. Both are very reasonably priced (about 15US$ in... Read moreIf this counts, not US, but North America - Wine from Italian grapes made in Baja California, México: Santo Tomas - Barbera L.A. Cetto - Nebbiolo Reserva Privada The L.A. Cetto is the best Nebbiolo I´ve ever tried outside of Italy. Both are very reasonably priced (about 15US$ in Mexico).    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Favorite US Grown Italian... by Degrandcru

  
  

• December 2009

  2 low end mexican cabs I tried last night: - Casa Domecq: XA Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Baja California, price: US$ 6 in Mexico - L.A. Cetto: Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Baja California: price: US$ 6 in Mexico... Read more2 low end mexican cabs I tried last night: - Casa Domecq: XA Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008, Baja California, price: US$ 6 in Mexico - L.A. Cetto: Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Baja California: price: US$ 6 in Mexico !http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/rio_roski/vinos/XA-LAC_CABS.jpg! The Domecq is lighter and fruitier then the L.A. Cetto (even though higher on Alcohol). The L.A. Cetto is a more "serious" wine with more body and higher tannins. Both are good values for the price. When in Mexico order the Domecq with Tacos, the L.A. Cetto with Steak (the L.A. Cetto needs about 1/2 hr to open up). !http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/rio_roski/vinos/XA-CAB.jpg! !http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss205/rio_roski/vinos/LACETTO_CAB.jpg!    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Your everyday cabernet by Degrandcru

  
  
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  December 2009

  Monte Xanic Chenin Blanc Cosecha Tardia NV

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  Wine review by luzda

  
  
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  November 2009

  L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2007

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  Intense and impressive at first, this wine fails to excite past the first sips for lack of complexity. An unsubtle 'bang' for relatively few 'bucks'.

  Wine review by wineflaneuse

  
  

• Jan 27, 2009

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