Michael Schachner at Private Inauguration of Vinicola Urbana

On April 13th The Private Inauguration of Vinicola Urbana was taking place in Polanco Area in Mexico City

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Vinícola Urbana, Polanco D.F.

Michael Schachner & Geri Schachner

Michael Schachner & Geri Schachner

We were honored to count with the presence of Michael Schachner from Wine Enthusiast Magazine and his wife Geri Schachner.

Additionally some of the main winemakers of Wines from Mexico like Dr. Hans Backhoff, Amado Garza and his daughter Melissa Garza, Salomon Cohen, Julio and Rafael Felix, Manuel Delgado, Bertha Villarreal and her daughters Maribel and Laura Villarreal, Francisco Alvarez Murphy, Jorge Maciel, Mauricio Cantú, Sergio Figerola and Alvaro Martín.

Also some of the most important Sommeliers from Mexico joined to the celebration, like Don Pedro Poncelis and Debby Beard, finally some of the Mainstream Chefs like Diane Dimeo from New York and Juan Villarreal, made this event something unique and special.

All our guest at The Photo Wall

All our guest at The Photo Wall

 

 

The wine was provided by the Wineries with the aim of have the opportunity to taste their latest vintages.

The picnic was complemented with great Mexican Food; the main course was Barbecue, Cheese Quesadillas, Charcoal Roasted Pork (Cooked by Juan Villarreal), Hot Sauces, Handmade Tortillas and more.

Charcoal Roasted Pork

Charcoal Roasted Pork

 

 

This event would not have been the same without the company of all these awesome people together in this great place, becoming a perfect pairing for a unique event.

 

Thank you for coming and making this event shine.

 

 

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Winery: Cava Aragón 126

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Our story

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Cava Aragon Cellar

Surrounded by a prodigious land and the excellent Mediterranean enviroment of Guadalupe Valley, we grew up in Ensenada City learning the wine culture.

Five friends gathered to combine their knowledge, skills and experience to create a nice wine that preserves the region character, but with a touch of class that make it different at the same time.

In 2007 this adventure started and after the hard work of the five friends and partners, Madera 5 Wine came to life. It was made with excellent Merlot (20%) and Cabernet (80%) grapes. Obtaining a nice and balanced blend with fruity and intense flavors, firm tannins, balanced acidity and oak notes derived of the aging in French, American and Easter Europe barrels.

Cava Aragon Wines

Cava Aragon Wines

The 2007 production was 300 cases of Cabernet-Merlot Blend. In 2008 the production was 450 cases of Cabernet-Sangiovese Blend which was very well received because this blend is not very common in Mexico.

In 2010 at the customer request, they repeat the previous blends of Tempranillo-Cabernet and Cabernet-Sangiovese, in addition we also introduce a Nebbiolo Wine.

The project is still growing and in the near future it will include the grape production, but it will keep focusing in quality, not quantity.

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Winery: Hacienda La Lomita

 

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Our Story

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The Cellar

Located in the most important wine region in the country, just 15 minutes from the Pacific Ocean, passing through San Antonio de las Minas, among the hills of San Marcos community and moving stones from one side to another was built Hacienda La Lomita.

This winery development opened under the Wine Harvest Festival of 2009. We are committed to being honest with the vines and making wines that express the terroir.

Fermentation Area

Fermentation Area

All our wines are made from our own grapes, processed and grown on the property.La Lomita talks about family, dreams and noble transgressions.

Our Services

Lunch by the vines:
In our garden we have meals for groups of minimum 12 people with a menu of 4 to 6 courses pairing each course paired with one of our wines. The menu was created by renowned chef Javier Plascencia from the award winning Mission 19 Restaurant in Tijuana.

Hacienda la Lomita Winery

Hacienda la Lomita

Weddings and events:
Also, the garden is available to anyone who wants to make their event with us, we have a coordinator who does everything necessary to make your party a success.

 

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Our selection of wines:  

• Pagano . Grenache
• Sacro . Cabernet Sauvignon– Merlot
• Tinto Hacienda . Grenache – Zifandel – Merlot
• Singular 2010 . Shiraz – Cabernet Sauvignon
• Espacio en Blanco . Chardonnay
• Espacio en Blanco . Savignon Blanc
• Cursi . Rosado

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Winery: Dubacano

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Our Story

Dubacano Vinyard

Dubacano Vinyard

The best wine takes time to develop. It must be cultivated, nurtured, carefully and meticulously monitored to reach it’s ultimate potential. The same methods apply to building a successful business. The Gallardo brothers began as grape distributors, forming their company DUBACANO in the 1970′s. During their business travels, they came across a beautiful ranch in the fertile San Vicente Valley in Baja California, that had everything going for it. A beautiful setting with a micro-climate that just was too perfect an opportunity to ignore.

This was just what they needed for what they saw as another successful venture . . . being a part of the growing Baja wine industry.

Dubacano Wines

Dubacano Wines

Just as they methodically grew their distribution business, varietals that would thrive in the valley’s climate and soil were carefully grafted into the vineyards. Soon there were Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot, Nebbiolo, and Syrah thriving and maturing under their watchful eyes.

2009 saw their first production of wine, and by 2012 they had created wines that they would be proud to call part of their family’s legacy.  The introduction of the 2010 vintage to the market was met with acclaim and success.

True to form, the brothers new that not just quality, but innovation was a proven way to succeed, and their Rose Merlot, the only one of it’s kind in Mexico, was the epitome of what they were accomplishing.  The gold medal this wine received at the Ensenada Tierra de Vino wine competition was not only a confirmation of the family’s commitment to quality and excellence, but the levels to which the brothers consistently insist upon and achieve. The future holds no limits to what the brothers Gallardo can and will accomplish in this latest endeavor.

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Winery: Vinícola Emevé

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The name of this production house from the combination of the initials of its creator, Mario Villareal. Here you can meet the winemaker Reynaldo Rodriguez to explain in detail the particular process of this wine, from the time that the flower of the vine becomes grape harvest and manual selection (activity which is its traditional approach), to the formal tasting their wines.

Try a little wine in the cellars of fermentation represent the modern approach to this house, and finally called the boutique, a nice space where you can taste Los Nietos, one of the most outstanding wines emevé consisting of a mixture of bordelaise Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. During the grape harvest festivals, celebrated with a dinner emevé developed by an international chef, accompanied by an artistic and outstanding regional wines.

Our History

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Emevé

In 2004 the founder of the winery purchased the land now are the vineyards that emevé this home as a family business this day has become a solid company with great appreciation in the country and abroad supported by the above award contest held at bay, which was organized by the Faculty of Enology and Gastronomy of the UABC, where they took part 270 labels of wine from Chile, Argentina, Mexico and the United States, same as was described by judges of international reputation. The wine emevé took gold medals in the 2008 production in red and white. They won gold medals Cabernet Sauvignon red wines with intense aromas of ripe red fruit and tannin concentrate, The grandchildren that is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that keeps balance of fruit and oak, Shiraz and white floral aromas Chardonnay golden yellow and green tones to the soft nose expresses notes of butter, citrus, vanilla and fine nuances of the barrel. But who broke the marks in the competition was the Malbec, garnet red with aromas of ripe fruits, which was chosen by the judges as the best of the competition. In the nineteenth contest Malbec 2009 again received double gold which places us as a winery that continues to make wines with the same quality with which you start the project.

The Coronation of Quality

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Emevé bottles

The awards won by the 2008 vintage of wines emevé, has brought many clients interested in enjoy this production, there are orders from different parts of the republic to ensure the provision of these wines. The great gold medal won by wine Malbec, it was not by chance, because during the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 these wines achieved Gold medals. Grower Mario Villarreal, achieving an excellent wine lies in having a good grape and stated: We are very careful with the vines that are run by winemakers and experienced stewards, who know what they need the vineyard. “They are 19 hectares planted with different varieties of grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Malbec and Tempranillo.

The Best Water

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Emevé Winery

The vines to produce grapes of high quality care also require high purity water and fortunately in this ranch has a source of extreme water quality because of its low salt content, which is extracted from a well a hundred meters deep. The rains of the past annual cycle were good, allowing recharge of the aquifer which will result in the product of better grapes. However, the period of grape harvest has been delayed a little, because the year before and lifted the same day the product. The reason is that the heat came late, which delayed the ripening of the fruits, in such a way that the court will expect to make in a few days after the laboratory examination of the grapes to make sure they have the amount of sugar that requires (degrees Brix). This has been a couple for all plants in the region of Guadalupe Valley, which is expected to have no impact on product quality.

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Urban Winemaking

Cities > Rolling Hills?

By Chantal Martineau

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Fact: You do not need your own vineyard to make wine. Jim Mirowski, of SF’s Treasure Island Wines, is doing just fine.

Very unusual for city folk to get their wine from a local winery. Unfortunately, the end of Prohibition did not bring wineries back to urban areas, and wine became associated with the pastoral settings in which grapes are grown. But contrary to popular perception, you don’t need a vineyard to make wine – at least, not your own vineyard. You can always buy grapes from growers and press them wherever you like. A growing number of urban winemakers around the country are doing just that: bringing grapes in from the countryside and making wine smack in the middle of their beloved city.

Jim Mirowski is one such city vintner; he heads up Treasure Island Wines, the first operation to set up shop on the namesake less-than-square-mile San Francisco island. There are now four wineries on the manmade land mass that sits in the Bay halfway between San Francisco and Oakland. And a couple dozen total in the East Bay area of the city.

“Folks associate wineries with vineyards,” says Mirowski. “We bring in fruit from all over the state – Napa, the Sierra Foothills, Monterey. People always ask, ‘Do you actually grow grapes on Treasure Island?’ The answer is no. But we have advantages they don’t have in the country.”

For one such example, there’s proximity to the market. Anyone who has ever toured wine country knows that getting around is a major concern. With urban wineries, there is no need for designated drivers; you can take public transport from tasting room to tasting room. Plus, with the ever-growing demand for local products, urban winemakers have a ready and willing clientele at their nearby disposal. There are also a number of environmental advantages to being in an urban setting.

“Our place is incredibly more efficient than any other winery of equal size,” adds Mirowski. “I use the Bay Area at night to cool my barrels, so I’m not running big chillers all year round like they do up in Napa or Sonoma. And there’s an urban garden across the street that I worked out a deal with to create a big compost pile so we don’t have to haul out our [organic] waste.”

Of course, having a winery as a neighbor in close metropolitan quarters isn’t always the dream scenario it sounds like. During crush time, wineries are processing grapes 24/7, a noisy endeavor, especially in the wee hours. But your winery neighbor is sure to make it up to somehow. Mirowski says being generous with wine samples usually does the trick.

“The thing is to know your neighborhood. Forge some bonds with the community. If there’s production going on, we take people in the back and give them barrel tastings. We try to take some of the mystique out of it and show people how wine is made, so they get that we’re making wine from grape juice. It’s real. It’s tangible. And it’s personal.”

Source: FoodRepublic.com

What do you think about Urban Winemaking? …

…Do you ever have the opportunity to be at one?

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Cooking Lamb with Apricots + Wine

Lamb is versatile and can be prepared quickly for a spur-of-the-moment gathering or roasted to perfection and served with a range of accompaniments.

Lamb with Apricots

Lamb with Apricots

Let the cut determine the cooking technique. For tender cuts like a rack, chops, loin, sirloin or leg it’s best to broil, roast, grill, pan fry or sauté. For less tender cuts like shank or shoulder roast it’s best to braise or stew.

Store lamb for 1-2 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw slowly in the fridge a day or two before cooking.

Get creative with spice rubs. Mix garlic, ginger, cardamom, clove, chili pepper and fenugreek for an Ethiopian-style spice rub. Or create your own custom blend!

Always test doneness with a meat thermometer. Cook ground lamb to at least 160 degrees and other cuts to at least 145 degrees.

Make spring-y burgers with ground lamb. Season with dill, mint or rosemary and top with chopped fresh tomatoes and feta.

HOW TO COOK -

Ingredients: 

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (3 pound) piece boneless leg of lamb, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 3 onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup sliced dried apricots

Method: 

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper, add to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer lamb to a plate and add onions to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add wine and simmer until reduced by about half. Add broth, return lamb to the pot, cover, and simmer 2 hours. Add apricots, turn lamb, and continue to simmer until lamb is very tender, about 1 hour more.

Transfer lamb to a platter, cover and keep warm. Simmer sauce until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups; taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if desired. Slice lamb, pour sauce over lamb and serve.

Nutritional Info: 

PER SERVING: 320 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 110mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 36g protein.

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Perfect Pairing - 

We recommend to pair with:

Dubacano Syrah

 

Dubacano Syrah ’10

Tasting Notes:

It has and intense violet red color with good aromatic intensity, with notes of raspberry jam and blackberry and hints of oak. In mouth you will find A complex and refined wine with light tannins.

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Calixa Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah ’11

Tasting Notes:

It is distinguished by its taste and its rich aroma of black cherry, raspberry and black currant. Upon observation against the light, the wine displays a deep, dark, brilliant red tone with violet-colored scintillation.

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The First Urban Winery in Mexico

 

Be ready for the Inauguration of the Urban Winery in Mexico City

If you’re interested and will be in Mexico on March 9th, you should be part of the Plantation of the 1st Urban Winery! It would be great to count with your presence for this special event:

Invitación a la Plantación de la
1er Vinícola Urbana en México
(POLANCO, México D.F.) 

Recibe esta invitación especial de cupo limitado para la plantación de la vid de lo que será la Primera Vinícola Urbana en la Ciudad de México.

Fecha y Hora: Sábado 9 de Marzo de 2013

Lugar: Presidente Masaryk #29, Terraza (Piso 5), Polanco México D.F.

Informes: (55) 5255 2928 ext. 120 ó en info@winesfrombaja.com , www.vinicolaurbana.com

Cupo Limitado:

Compras antes del 28 de Febrero: $400 pesos por persona

Del 29 de Febrero al 9 de marzo $500 pesos por persona

Horario: De 12:00 a 17:00 hrs.

Contaremos con la presencia de varios personajes importantes de la industria del vino en México como Hugo D’Acosta, que nos ayudó a diseñar el viñedo urbano, el Ing. Tomas López, encargado de varias plantaciones importantes en el Valle de Guadalupe en Baja California Norte, y selectos productores, medios, celebridades y entusiastas.

Vinícola Urbana es un espacio estratégicamente planeado en la zona mas exclusiva de la Ciudad de México para que tengas oportunidad de conocer la vid, las barricas, las prensas, el proceso de elaboración del vino, así como el placer de degustar los mejores vinos de nuestro País en la tienda, y que mejor que acompañado y maridado con comida mexicana. Además de vivir la experiencia, te ofreceremos la opción de hacer tu propio vino, asistir a cursos, comprar tu vino preferido, realizar eventos y en conjunto fomentar la cultura de beber vino mexicano.

Aunado a todo esto se creó una Fundación dedicada a ayudar las Manos Mexicanas involucradas en el vino, con la intención de apoyar a quienes hacen posible la industria vitivinícola en varios estados de México como son Parras, Querétaro, Baja California, Aguascalientes y otros más. Parte de las ventas de la vinícola van a esta fundación.

Incluye:

  • Ser testigo y cómplice de la plantación.
  • Copa conmemorativa con Vino del Valle de la Grulla, en Baja California Norte, MD Vinos -  especial para la ocasión.
  • Comida Campestre.
  • Acceso garantizado y gratuito a la Inauguración de la tienda de vinos y viñedo que será el 14 de Abril, 2013.
  • $250 pesos de descuento en tu primera compra de $1,000 pesos o mas realizada en la tienda de Vinícola Urbana
  • $25 USD en la compra de Vino Mexicano para tu familia o amigos en USA (www.winesfrombaja.com)
  • Participación en el sorteo de una caja de vino que será rifada el día de la inauguración oficial de la vinícola – Solo tienes que llenar el cupón que se entregará en la recepción y depositarlo en la urna.
  • Servicio de Valet Parking.

APURATE, CUPO SUPER LIMITADO

¡Se parte de está gran historia que apenas comienza!

 

For more information please contact us at: info@winesfrombaja.com

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Traveling in Baja

The staff of Wines from Baja visiting Cabos San Lucas and of course our 1st stop as expected was EL WINE SHOP.

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Welcome to “El Wine Shop” at San Jose del Cabo

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A small, but very cozy shop, with a great wine selection, where you can find glasses, decanters, books and the best wines from Mexico!

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With one of the best Wines from Mexico “Gran Ricardo” of Monte Xanic Vineyards

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Tasting Wines From Baja

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El Wine Shop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Certainly a must-see if you come to “Los Cabos” and be ready to try a bit of Mexico through their sense with some wines from Baja.

The site is located at: San Jose del Cabo – > Carretera transpeninsular km 30.

If you are a Wine Enthusiast THIS IS THE PLACE!!

And if you want to have some wines at home, don´t worry we do that for you.

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The Perfect Couple for your Valentine’s Day

Because this day is for couples…

…Wines From Baja wants that you and your loved one celebrate with the best wines from Mexico.

 

Get the Perfect Couple for your Valentine’s Day Dinner.

Order any bottle and get a second * one for FREE 2X1  !!

Just enter coupon code: wb-valentines-day

Complete the check out and enjoy!

 

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* – Valid 1 Free bottle per order.
- From February 5th – 14th.
- The Wine Label may vary.

 

     Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

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