Albarino’s home is right on top of the Pacific Ocean in Rias Baixas, Spain. But turns out at 6,000 feet elevation in central Mexico’s mountains, it delivers the goods as well! Lime and tangerine peel top notes ride... Read More
If “Baja coast” brings to mind American surfers in VW buses, then the winery’s name – pronounced “Casa Hippie” – makes sense! But Nebbiolo outside of Italy’s Piedmont region? Turns... Read More
Mexican Cava. Really delicious, toasty and dry Mexican Cava at that! The Mexican part is from the vineyards and winery in Queretaro, North-Central Mexico. The Cava part from the blend - 50% Macabeo, 40% Xarel-lo and just 10% non-traditional... Read More
Mendoza native Sergio Heras crafts this wine from a single, small, planting of 20 year-old Chardonnay vines. The balanced, ripe, fruit gets a texture and complexity boost from fermentation and six-months aging in French oak. Classic... Read More
From vines inland from the Pacific at 100-150 meters elevation on clay and sand, this is crisp, dry, Chardonnay that delivers real refreshment. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it’s showing juicy pineapple, yellow... Read More
From a relatively cool slice of Baja with, unusually, good water supply, this is kind of a Spanish/Rioja take on an unusual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Nebbiolo. You’ll recognize Cabernet’s classic plum, currant... Read More
Around 4 hours west/southwest of San Antonio, Texas, Coahuila's vineyards are at altitude - up to 7,200 feet - mostly in and around the desert oasis of Parras de la Fuente. Here the winery blends 50% Malbec – which we... Read More
With 20 years of production history, Pasatiempo is an “old-timer” in the modern Mexican wine movement. This blend of 70% Merlot, 15% Mexican Nebbiolo and 10% Syrah is a great example of the creative vision at work.... Read More
Unexpectedly, Nebbiolo turns out to be an excellent grape to grow in Central Mexico's high-altitude vineyards, with unfiltered sunshine building color and tannin ripeness and cool nights locking in freshness. This is from... Read More
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