About us!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

Who we are (Quiénes Somos)

We are a company that believes Mexican wine from Baja is some of the best in the world. We will help you explore Baja California’s Wine Country, meet exclusive boutique vintners, learn more about them and their unique wines and have hand-selected, affordable wines delivered straight to your doorstep. We are dedicated to bringing American wine enthusiasts affordable Baja Wines from top-quality, small producers that are dedicated to their unique terroir.

We have a unique BajaWines-Direct2U Model that permits us to have the best price of Baja Wines sold directly to you. We share profits with the vintners themselves, allowing them to grow and expand their wineries, while decreasing costs for consumers. Our model is a win-win model for all, vintners trust us, and clients will love that fact that their purchases will benefit Baja Wine Country in general.

As much as we love Baja Wine, we know that as an American wine consumer you may often find yourself shying away from trying new wine from an unknown country (But rest assured, Baja California has one of the oldest wineries in the American Continent and the proximity of Baja to Napa grant us many great conditions you will be happily surprised).

Because we know just how wonderful Baja Wine is, we also know it can be confusing and daunting – our aim is to make these wines more accessible. Demystifying Baja Wine is about breaking down the barriers of access and understanding. We think it should be as easy as knowing what you like and telling us what you’re looking for. Our aim is to be your personal guide, and through the tools on our site we can help you select the wines that best correspond to your unique tastes or occasion. Because the best way to learn about wine is drinking it, we help take the guesswork out of ordering and bring the wines straight to you.

Baja wine is enjoyable, not pretentious as you can see through the names and the label or the price tag. So bringing you affordable, excellent value wines is an equally important part of our commitment.

Wines from Baja

All our wines are hand‐sourced from independent producers that represent 35% of all wine production in Mexico. Mexico only produces about 1.5M cases a year, creating high quality, not mass production.

Working for you !!

While the range of vintners is diverse, all of them were chosen because they share a common approach to quality winemaking. But more importantly, each and every one is dedicated to their terroir with a spirit all their own, that tells its unique story through their wines.

In addition to bringing you the best Baja Wines at an affordable price, it is also those stories we want to share, because a bottle of wine is so much more than just a drink. Throughout our time making the selections and getting to know our vintners, we saw all the passion they put into the production of their wines, which in turn was a reflection of their roots, their history, their terroir and their unique personality.

Through our website, we aim to bring you face-to-face with the vintners behind our wines. It is our pleasure to shares those stories, those encounters and those places with you.

We hope you’ll enjoy your ongoing exploration of the world of Baja Wine and the quality selections we bring you.

As we say in Spanish – “Toma mucho vino, que tomando, se aprende! … Ah, y que te lleve un amigo.” (Take a lot of wine, and by drinking much, you start learning!, and remember, have a friend drive you home).

Company

Importer and distributor of wines from Baja California, Mexico.

BajaWines, LLC (winesfrombaja.com) was founded in San Diego California and in Ensenada Baja California, Mexico in 2010.

We source, export, import, help vintners distribute and promote Baja Wine in the U.S. market, and our company’s focused on-line, social network approach utilized throughout our other businesses, bring the world of Baja Wine alive for American consumers using modern technology and communication techniques.

-> A place where you can buy QUALITY wines produced in Mexico, delivered to your home or business here in the USA!!

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Winery: Gezika

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

Talking about dreams has become trite about it were written words of Walt Disney, through Shakespeare, Gandhi, Jefferson, Cohelo to Benedetti, dreams are the original management of any large project, of any great success, and of any great discovery. Therefore, I use the quote is the last of these authors: Mario Benedetti.

Jess Díaz de León

 

An American sociologist said more than thirty years was a formidable propaganda selling dreams, but it turns out I do not want to sell other people’s dreams, if not simply to meet mine. No doubt this website you can visit today represents the fulfillment of one of my dreams is one of my most cherished desires. I never cease to recognize that no one can steal the technology, social networking and network. But for me it goes beyond that, is an opportunity to show what I am.

 

Jessica Díaz de León

With an endless accumulation of defects, but as a woman with no more pretensions to show and share with you desires, knowledge, joys, experiences, weaknesses, triumphs and failures. Like any other woman in this country and the world, my way to get to play what we now recognize as my passion in life communication, has been hard but because of those failures, today I have the strength to fight for a dream , but to make it happen you need, for that reason we invite you to come to www.jessicadiazdeleon.comy give me your comments and so we can continue dreaming with open eyes.

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Jess Díaz de León

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Winery: El Sombrero

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

The Traditional Mexican Sombrero (The Hat)

El Sombrero in Mexico is a symbol of Mexican pride and respect proclaiming masculinity, power and agility. The sombrero has become a national and cultural symbol, and is often used in traditional Mexican celebrations.

The Hat Dance

In this treasured folk tale, sombreros take the center stage in the traditional Mexican hat dance. A native Mexican that falls in love with a beautiful maiden, in order to catch her eye, he tosses his sombrero on the ground as an offer of his generosity and love. If the girl accepts his claim, she dances around the brim of the hat to the tune of the “Jarabe Tapatio“, a Mexican folk tune. They flirt throughout the dance during in which time the man attempts to woo the woman with his machismo and “zapateado” (stomping and tapping).

El Sombrero wines are done with the upmost respect to the environment, tradition in many years of wine making, and mexican spirit.pride and artsmanship qualities. We hope you enjoy our wines as much as we do.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Tempranillo

El Sombrero will keep and continue to improve for many years to come. Made in extremely limited quantities from low yielding vines, it is characterized by its intensity of color, concentration of fruit flavor with an elegant balanced structure and lasting tannins. It is literally Mexico´s finest premium wine.

A powerfull handcrafted red from Guadalupe Valley, Baja Califonia.

With an abundant amount of rich red fruits, the wine is powerful yet well rounded and smooth.

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Winery: Tres Valles

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

 

Tres Valles

This project started in 1999 when a group of friends joined thir desire to develop and learn about wine.

Soon we had the opportunity to harvest our first crop, with the idea of sharing it with family and friends, but after an amazing result, we decided to formalize our project and bring our wines to market. That’s how Tres Valles was born.
The name Tres Valles was given because our wines are produced with grapes harvested from the three major valleys of the region: San Vicente Ferrer, San Antonio de las Minas Valley and Guadalupe Valley.

 

Tres Valles

 

Inspired by the origins of our state, our image and brand are based on the indigenous groups in Baja California, also with the goal of spread this culture and tradition. We produce our wines respecting what nature has given us. We work hand in hand with different farmers sharing our knowledge of vineyards so we can obtain the best grapes every year.

 

Our Brands

Tres Valles

 

Our four brands all have a meaning in the dialect Kiliwa, an indigenous group from Baja California.

  • JALA: Meaning Creator God in Kiliwa dialect.
  • KUWAL: Meaning Red in Kiliwa dialect.
  • MAAT:Meaning Terroir in Kiliwa dialect.
  • KOJAA: Meaning Wine in Kiliwa dialect.

 

Our Winery

Tres Valles

 

 

 

The winery is located 20 miles from Ensenada in the town of San Antonio of the mines. We have a large fermentation room with stainless steel tanks and an aging cellar built with our company’s philosophy, honesty and simplicity respecting the natural environment that surrounds it.

 

 

Tres Valles

Tres Valles

Tres Valles

 

 

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Winery: MariaTinto

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

“Mariatinto is the beginning and also the culmination of a dream and a long enological project, where the only purpose is to create a wine of outstanding quality with all the expression of Baja California.”

Guillermo González

Mariatinto started in 2002, as a winemaking project unique in its time. Not part of a proposed winery with vineyards, but an established winemaker’s portfolio of wines and a lot of barrels. It begins with the assembly of a Guadalupe Valley wine that could reach the tables of the best restaurants in Mexico, without being expensive with a clear focus on the Old World wines.

The first harvest resulted in an assembly of 25 barrels, which resulted in the desired wine: complex, elegant nose, mouth, palate, not tired and that can support a wide range of dishes without overpowering them.

Each vintage, from the first, 2002 to current 2009, have changed the mix of grapes, while respecting the essence in style. Tempranillo, Grenache and Syrah have been the base, used as ornaments and accessories in the mouth aromatic Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre and Petite Sirah from different vineyards in the area.

About Us

Humberto Falcón

Guillermo González Beristain, chef and creator of Pangea Group, with 6 restaurants in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. Born in Ensenada with food studies in the U.S. and France.

Humberto Falcon, wine merchant and founder of Wine Worship and The Little Wine Market, certified by the Court of Master Sommelier, born in Mexico City. Both with over 10 years experience in the restaurant industry and wines in Mexico.

 

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Winery: Rincón de Guadalupe

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

About Us

Rincón de Guadalupe

In 1947, Mayor Castillo started the lineage of three generations of winemakers at Rancho Rincon de Guadalupe in San Vicente Valley, where the oldest high quality grapes of Tempranillo in Latin-America are grown since 1953.

We are located at the Baja in San Vicente Valley where the grace of our pale red lands, covered by the Pacific Ocean breezes giving them a unique attribute to our wine that joins the magic touch of the aging wine in Radoux French oak barrels, elaborated by Julio Felix Castillo the winery’s winemaker.

Rincón de Guadalupe

The unique attributes in our grapes it’s a perfect combination between the nature of our territory and the constant specific care, a full reason why notable local wineries use them in their productions.

In 2007 the dream of  a third generation became thru when Tempranillo and Cabernet wine came out of a long, quiet, delicate and premium process, later on and following a very specific procedure we made out of our own harvest , Palomino and Grenache pure varietal wine.

Nowadays we produce:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Rincón de Guadalupe

  • Tempranillo
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
  • Carigñan
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Nebiolo
  • Monte Ponchano

Rincon de Guadalupe Winery’s procedure considers a cold maceration process in stain steel machinery at controlled temperatures and time, new barrel aging and barrel cellar with controlled temperatures in a calm environment.

Rincón de Guadalupe

The barrels we use are American oak, Hungarian oak and from France: French oak, Perle Blanche, Colbert, Troncais, Allier and Nevers, all of them meet the highest standards of quality.

Rincón de Guadalupe

In September 17 th 2011 in the Rincon de Guadalupe Winery took place the official opening of our winery, now open to be visited by all of you. It is our pleasure to provide a Premium quality wine, we make sure you enjoy in every sip a feeling that wraps all your senses, aroma, body, flavor, brightness, you’ll just have to add the sound of two glasses come together

 

in a toast to intensely connect your 5thsense and say cheers!

We invite you to challenge your palate to an enjoyable experience with the variety of wines that Rincon de Guadalupe winery has for you to taste.

Awards

  • Silver medal for Tempranillo 2007 in the “XVII Ensenada Tierra de Vino” 2009 Contest
  • Gold Medal for Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 in the “XVIII Ensenada Tierra de Vino” 2010 Contest

Rincón de Guadalupe

Events in which we have participated

  • “Sed of México” 2010 in DF, México
  • CESSA Contest XVIII International Ensenada Wine Land, in Ensenada, Baja California, MX.
  • 3rd. Wine Festival China Grill at Hotel Camino Real in Distrito Federal, MX.
  • 2010 Wine annual sale from the Club “Empresarios Bosques” in Distrito Federal, MX.

Wine Festival 2010 in Mexicali, Baja California, MX.

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Winery: Viñas Pijoan

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Carla Guerrero


We are a small family-owned winery dedicated to produce honest wines, where we seek to express the elegance and corpulence of the terroir of Baja California’s wine valleys.

Viñas Pijoan

Mexican of Catalan origin, Pau Pijoan started his taste for wine from a young age on the family table, and it wasn’t until 1999, when as a pioneer of the movement of La Escuela de Oficios (where most new Baja Californian wineries have begun), he submerged himself body and soul in his new phase as a wine producer.

Viñas Pijoan

Our Philosophy

We are committed to produce honest wines that incorporate the history of our terroir, reflecting its aridity, its morning fogs, the winds and the afternoon

heat, followed by cold and crisp nights. We seek to create wines that reveal the land’s diverse soils, ranging from the sands of the river banks and the decomposed oceanic granite, to the iron rich red soils. On these sites with the help of the human hand, the vine flourishes and rewards us with its fruit, which is managed with the care and respect that it deserves, bearing wines of great quality.

We are aware that most of what we are we owe it to our environment and therefore it’s natural to strive to protect it. On our small vineyard we promote the use of earth-friendly management techniques that affect as little as possible the complex relationships that naturally thrive on this rural setting.

Viñas Pijoan

For instance, we attempt to control the exploding rodent population by installing owl nests, to attract their natural predators and through the help of our four dogs rescued from the street. To repel insects we promote the arrival of swallows, the bird of our logo, and if the problem is severe we prefer the use of bioinsecticides. As well, we don’t use herbicides since we believe that managed weeds can be part of a vineyard; its control is made by mowing before it sets seed.

 

 

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Winery: Vinícola Relieve

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

 

In a glass of wine, emotions and contrasts are captured.  Within our vineyard situated in San Antonio de

Vinícola Relieve

las Minas, which forms part of “Valle de Guadalupe”, we find the footpaths and mountains that mold a unique “Relieve” or “Relief”.  The sun appears to intentionally play with the shadows flattering the many-colored sunsets.  The vineyards are situated in the coordinates N 31°59´19.0428´´ 116°40´56.2944´´ in the city of San Antonio de las Minas in Ensenada County, Baja California.  The Pacific Ocean is 10 miles to the East, and we enjoy the altitude of 1,113 ft. above sea level with a climate that is similar to the Mediterranean.

Vinícola Relieve

 

Although the first roots have given fruit in Relieve, the vineyard is continually evolving and maturing.  Impelled by modernism and simplicity, the vineyard continues to grow and transform into a company where we practice modern techniques thanks to the contributions of our predecessors.

In the architectural project of the vineyard, we have taken into consideration the importance of conserving our natural resources. Our building project aims to link the minimalist design concept with different contours of the topography, thus flattering unique spaces.

Vinícola Relieve

 

 

These spaces will allow the cellar to enjoy total privacy; nestled underground, surrounded with immense walls of granite and with suitable temperatures perfect for wine storage and conservation.   The vineyard is projected to open mid 2012.

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Winery: Viñedos LaFarga

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

“Almost born in Guadalupe Valley as our father worked at the company Olivares Mexicanos, and having lived part of our childhood in the countryside, my two brothers, son and I decided to return to our roots and have fun in the winemaking culture.” - Roberto LaFarga

That’s why in 1998 we planted three acres of four grape varieties: Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah in San Antonio de las Minas region. Resulting in our first formal label until August 2004 and presented during the Harvest Festival in Ensenada that year, the harvest of 2002.

 

Due to insufficient water and land, we decided in 2003 to acquire another property in the Calafia Valley which is another microclimate within the Guadalupe Valley; currently we have approximately 30 acres planted of Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Sauvingon Blanc. In 2010 our total estimated production was 1,500 vinified boxes planning to increase the production up to 6,000 boxes annually. Our production includes 7 labels, 3 blends and 4 varietal wines. The tasting area opened in April 2011, we are currently receiving visitors only by appointment and hoping to finish in 2014 at the top of the hill 60 meters above the valley a gravity flow winery.

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Winery: La Escuelita

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Carla Guerrero

 

La Estación de Oficios El Porvenir, better known as “La Escuelita” is a project that supports new wine producers throughout the baja wine region.

La Escuelita

Have you ever imagined making your own wine production and wine making all decisions, such as grape variety, the type of yeast for wine making, or the origin of the barrels?
It stopped being fiction, and more people now have at their disposal everything necessary for the wine, without having to be a winemaker or wine expert.
In the Valley of Guadalupe, is the “La Escuelita”, one of the most innovative projects of Hugo D’Acosta wine, winemaker at Casa de Piedra.

This is a wine school, where during four Saturday sessions normally taught during the month of August, students learn the basic principles of winemaking. This preparation culminates with the opportunity to half a ton of grapes make wine for every two people.

In this way all students learn in theory and practice each of the steps involved in wine making: grinding, inoculation (yeast to the grape), pressed and stored. Besides all the care that must be followed to achieve the best possible quality.

La Escuelita

To verify that all winemaking operations within this experimental wine are carried out correctly, there is a brigade of skilled workers led by Thomas Egli, who is the head winemaker. In this way students can get help to make these processes.

 

But at La Escuelita wines are produced not only the students but also some labels which, thanks to its high level of quality, are now well recognized as Aboriginal and Shimul as well as house wine: Station El Porvenir.

Importantly, through this project, you may see on the local market, more and more labels artisanal producers, who learn to make an inexpensive wine, but without diminishing the quality of the final product.

La Escuelita has some concrete piles, as well as an area with stainless steel tanks, where most of the wine vinified that occurs there, but there are some roof spaces where you can have some plastic tanks. That’s where students come prepared for the first time are born and evolve their wine.

The architect Alejandro D’Acosta, who through various materials related to oenology and viticulture, such as stone, wood stakes, glass bottles, fragments of barrels, and some synthetic fibers, was commissioned to transform a former oil factory Olive in a place with extraordinary detail in every corner.

Cellars

At the main entrance, on one wall, is a mural artist Carlos De la Torre, which clearly represents the trade that takes place there. No doubt we can say that La Escuelita is one of the most important wine projects in the region and in turn is one of the biggest drivers of Mexican viticulture.

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