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grapes grown in the scenic valleys of San Antonio de las Minas, Guadalupe,
Santo Tomas and San Vicente, Baja California wineries produce nearly 95%
of Mexico's table wines. The temperate climate, ranking with that of some
of the premium wine regions of Northern California and Europe, is favorable
to growing many different types of grapes. In fact, Baja California wineries
produce more than eighty different generic and varietal wines, sparkling
wines, ports, sherries and brandies!
No visit to Ensenada is complete without touring at least one of the
wineries in town or in the surrounding area. Although some wineries offer
scheduled tours and wine tastings, others open by appointment only. Be
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Every
summer Baja California vintners host their annual Grape Harvest Festival
known as Fiestas de la Vendimia. The 10-day festival presents excellent
opportunities to become acquainted with the many Baja wines which are experiencing
new heights of international acclaim. Due to the increasing popularity
of Fiestas
de la Vendimia, advance tickets are recommended.
CENTRAL ENSENADA
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Bodegas de Santo Tomas
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Visit Baja California's oldest winery for guided tours daily at 11am, 1pm
&
3pm. Select the Basic Tour ($2dlls.) with tastings of a half dozen table
wines, or the Special Tour ($5dlls.) with tastings of a dozen table and
premium wines plus a souvenir glass. The winery is located on Av. Miramar
#666 between Calles 6 & 7. Tel. (6)174-0836 ext. 22, (6)178-3333 ext.
22, fax (6)178-3621, e-mail: [email protected]
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Cavas Valmar
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This friendly boutique winery offers free tours and wine tastings by appointment
at Av. Riveroll #1950 & Calle Ambar. Tel/fax (6)178-6405, e-mail: [email protected]
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SOUTH OF CENTRAL ENSENADA
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Bodegas de Santo Tomas
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Wine tasting tours of the new facilities in Valle de Santo Tomas are available
by appointment for groups of 12 or more. Specify Basic ($6dlls.) or Special
($8dlls.) Tour. Tel. (6)174-0836 ext. 22, (6)178-3333 ext. 22, fax (6)178-3621,
e-mail: [email protected]
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EAST OF CENTRAL ENSENADA
VIA HIGHWAY 3 TO TECATE
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Vina de Liceaga
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Wine tasting and tours Saturday at 1pm by appointment at Km. 93 in San
Antonio de las Minas. Tel. (6)684-0126, (6)684-1184, fax (6)684-0262, e-mail:
[email protected]
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Bodegas San Antonio
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New winery/tour facilities under construction are scheduled to open in
the year 2000 at Rancho Toros Pintos in San Antonio de las Minas. (Wines
are currently available in Ensenada restaurants and wine shops.) Tel. (6)174-0078,
(6)178-3939, fax (6)178-1611
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Mogor Badan
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Tours and wine tasting by appointment at Rancho El Mogor in Valle de Guadalupe
at Km. 86.5. Tel/fax (6)177-1484
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Monte Xanic
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Wine tasting and tours ($4dlls.) by appointment at this scenic winery overlooking
its vineyards in Francisco Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway
3 to Tecate. Tel. (6)174-7055, (6)174-6155, fax (6)174-6848; e-mail: [email protected]
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Chateau Camou
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Tours with wine tasting ($2dlls.) by appointment Mon.-Fri. 10am-2pm, Sat.
10am-noon at this fragrant winery overlooking its vineyards in Francisco
Zarco, Valle de Guadalupe, just off Highway 3 to Tecate. Tel. (6)177-2221,
(6)177-3303, fax (6)176-0676, in U.S. (619)233-8466, e-mail: [email protected]
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Casa Pedro Domecq
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Free tours and tastings of wines and brandies are offered by Mexico's oldest
producer of wines Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-1:30pm in Valle de Guadalupe
at Km. 73. Tel. (6)155-2249; e-mail: [email protected]
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L.A. Cetto
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Free tours and tastings of wines, coolers, brandy and tequila are offered
daily 10am-4pm. Purchase a bottle and picnic on the terrace overlooking
the vineyards in Valle de Guadalupe at Km. 73.5. Tel. (6)155-2264, fax
(6)155-2269. Also visit the winery in Tijuana at Canon Johnson #2108 &
Av. Constitucion Sur for tours with wine tasting ($2dlls./$3 with souvenir
glass) Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, tel. (6)685-3031, fax (6)685-4450
To call from the U.S. or Canada dial 011-52 + numbers
listed. Within Mexico dial 01 + numbers listed.
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