Here we are again at Caio Tres!!!   This time, trying and introducing to you some very tempting new items in their menu.

Viñas Pijoan started as a hobby, a desire to make wine and share it with family and friends, but Pau Pijoan, a Catalan  settled in México,  made a hit with his hobby and had no choice than to keep it going and growing!!!

I visited this winery a little while ago and i was very well impressed, not only for the quality of the wines, but also for the personality of Pau, the owner and winemaker. But most of all, i was impressed to see the love of this man for his family and his wines; such love that as a tribute to the women of his family, each wine have their names.

Wine events in PV are inn and it´s perfect!  This event was organized by Vinoteca and Bodega Catena Zapata, from Argentina, a very prestigious winery, well recognized by “Wine & Spirits” and “Wine Spectator” Magazines.

Catena Zapata recently had an important recognition  by “Decanter” Magazine, as they named the owner: Nicolás Catena as “Man of the Year” for his trajectory and his philosophy about wine making.
The place: the new and trendy La Leche, owned by 2 very prestigious chefs: Nacho Cadena and his son Alfonso Cadena.
This chefs and the place deserve an exclusive article, so i´ll leave you with the curiosity for a new post here!!

“At Viña de Liceaga, we capture the magic of the vineyard through our selected wines, so you can enjoy…México´s fine Wine”

Caio Tres Restaurant is located in the heart of Puerto Vallarta´s downtown.  It´s a place where you feel very comfortable; with the decoration, the ambience, the young staff, the owners, the chef, the food and the drinks!
Oliver Martínez, Luis Alvarez and Pablo Martínez are the young team behind this very interesting place, that started only a year ago  and it´s already established in the taste of locals and tourists, so don’t  forget next time you visit Puerto Vallarta… Caio Tres is the place of the Global food with a very original touch!

I had a review for IKAL 1150, Wines from Mendoza, Argentina and i decided to make it in Vista Grill, a spectacular restaurant on the hills of Conchas Chinas in Puerto Vallarta, México.

If you like to combine fine Gourmet food, great wines list and excellent service in a unique ambiance overlooking a picture-post card sunset in Banderas Bay, you have to come to Vista Grill in Puerto Vallarta!

Hugo D´Acosta, one of the star winemakers of Ensenada started Paralelo Winery thinking on the people that wanted to make it´s own wine.

It was born as a property/partnership project that allowed people to participate directly in the wine industry and experiment what it is to be part of it.

The name Paralelo is used because it´s a Parallel project to Casa de Piedra, the other winery from Hugo D´Acosta; it uses the same varietals, the same assemblage, but at the same time it´s completely different. What makes it different? The essence of the valley, each peace of land transmits to the wine it´s own characteristics: the terroir.

Now Paralelo belongs to a group of enthusiastic ambassadors of the Mexican Wines.

Gina Naya and the great Sommelier Pedro Poncelis Jr. invite you to the first Grand Mexican Wines Tasting at La Odisea Yacht in Banderas Bay, México!!!

Enjoy a great conversation about some of the best Mexican wines, the breathtaking views of the mountains, the fabulous Banderas Bay, see Puerto Vallarta from the sea with the red “teja” roofs, Los Arcos at El Malecón, the inviting lights from the night clubs and restaurants across town.

Join our star guest, the Sommelier Pedro Poncelis Jr, taste and learn about some of the best Mexican Wines:  Vino de Piedra, from Casa de Piedra Vineyards, Icaro from Jose Luis Durand, Casa Grande Shiraz from Casa Madero and Gran Ricardo from Monte Xanic.

The Date: 18th July

The time: 19:00-22:00

The meeting point:  La Marina Puerto Vallarta, Dock A-29

The Fabulous Yacht we will board: La Odisea

For more information contact

Gina Naya:  gina.naya@g-naya.com

Pedro Poncelis Jr: info@cepage.com.mx

If you have the chance to visit Ensenada, you have to visit the vineyards of Bibayoff, a 35 Hectares vineyards of Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Moscatel. Of those 35, only 15 are used to make 800 bottles per year of their artisan wines, hand picked, carefully taken care of and hand labeled. The rest is sold to provide other wineries or to new wine projects.
David Bibayoff, the owner of this winery, is a descendant of the founders of the first Russian colony in México, established in Ensenada in 1906. This families started to produce their own wines in the 30´s, many years later him and his sons keep the family tradition alive but with modern wine making techniques.


Wonderful, fun, warm, friendly hosts; David Bibayoff and his family welcome you in a beautiful farm, that has a small museum of Russian traditions and a tasting room where you can watch how their wines are hand labeled.

Surrounded by huge fruit trees and endless lines of vines, “Toros Pintos” farm is a place where many of the producers, wine makers and friends from the valley get together to exchange experiences and laughs around a bottle of good wine (or more!), hosted by the friendly personality of the owner, Mr. David Bibayoff.

If you go visit this winery, don’t forget to buy a bottle of their wonderful Moscatel, unique in México!

Moscatel
100% Moscatel grapes, a yellow golden color with bronze touch, in the nose you´ll get dry fruits with a light species end, in the mouth the taste is sweet, balanced with dry fruits tastes. Pair it with Brie cheese and fruit pies.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Violet Reddish with brick colors. In nose you will get aromas of blackberries, prunes, tobacco, woods and species. In mouth you´ll get a very structured wine with ripped tannins, dry fruits and a medium but nice end. Pair it with fine steaks, cheeses and bread.
Nebbiolo 2005
100% Nebbiolo, a dark red with violet colors. In nose you will get aromas of prunes, figs, chocolate and tobacco with a touch of species. In mouth you´ll find a very structured wine with firm tannins and a long, silky textured end. Pair it with Mole Oaxaqueño or Lamb ribs in chocolate sauce.
Cabernet – Zinfandel 2000
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Zinfandel, a red pomegranate wine with brick colors. In nose you´ll get strawberry marmalade, dry fruits, wet sand and leather. In mouth it´s a wine with good acidity and a fruity taste. Pair it with charcutery, cheeses and aged breads.

No doubt that the mix of different cultures settled in Baja California gives it a very very interesting touch and a visit to Bibayoff winery is definitely a must when you go to the wine route in México.
And as the Bibayoff´s say: “Save water, drink wine” !

Salud…and Viva México!!

San Rafael is a familiar winery, installed in Ojos Negros Valley, 38 km from Ensenada, at 820m altitude.
Here the weather is very extreme, but the soil is great and the height and weather conditions predominating are relevant for the quality of the grapes.
All this elements bring fruits with intense tannins and well equilibrated levels of sugar and acidity.

What makes this producers different from the rest? and why i get all enthusiastic when i speak about this winery? Because they are believers, they dared to dream and go for it in a valley where nobody could imagine they could produce anything.