Mexican Wines

For sure more than once, you have seen Mexican wines on the Wine list at a restaurant…. And subsequently you might ask yourself  “A Mexican wine?”. We are so used to seeing French wines, Chilean, from Argentina, Napa and Sonoma, Spain, but Mexico? Believe it or not, Mexican wines are becoming more and more well-known and are actually delicious, passionate and worth your while to taste!

In order to learn more about Mexican wines, we had the task of interviewing Rogelio Cortez Sommelier of Baja  Wines in Los Cabos , who spoke to us a little bit more about the position Mexican wines occupy in the world and the future of Mexican wines on wine lists around the globe.

In the past years  Mexican wines have not had a great impact in the worldwide market and there were no wine zones that were relevant in Mexico, however, recently Mexican wines are starting to appear and  to be mentioned  as great wines,  much so, that their future looks very promising. Specifically the Northern Baja wines.

Unlike other countries that specialize and produce a class of grape in each region Mexico is characterized by the diversity of their grapes, as every wine zone is not just focused in producing one type of grape, but a variety.

A funny tad bit about Mexican wines, is that most Mexican wine makers were established for the love of wine and for the fun of making wine, not necessarily with commercial purpose in mind. Obviously now, these wine makers have found that their wines are being well reviewed and have now structured the necessary administrative means to commercialize their product.  But the fact that Mexican wines were created, for the most part, in this manner, makes them have excellent flavor and aroma, a history of life, love or friendship… they were made for the passion of making wines.

Some of sommelier Rogelio Cortez’ favorite Bodegas in Mexico are; Roganto, Adobe Guadalupe, Casa Madero, Tres Valles,  and creations of the enologist Hugo D’Acosta.

If you decide to include Mexican wines in any of your events or your Wedding, you will be sharing  one more aspect of the Mexican culture with your guests, while experiencing some delicious flavors, not to mention amazing food, and fabulous landscapes provided by this beautiful destination.

A wonderful way to incorporate Mexican wines into your Wedding weekend is by giving a bottle to each guest in welcome baskets, or by including a wonderful Mexican wine as part of your reception dinner. This will add a memorable touch to your event

Don’t wait any longer and try your first Mexican wine!

***Wedding Planner is a regular bi-weekly ESCAPES magazine on-line column by Adriana Dupinet and Leslie Bost, Wedding Planners and Event Organizers from ONE Happenings Weddings & Events.