Today we will talk about a Russian tradition settled in México… Bibayoff !

If you have the chance to visit Ensenada, you cant leave without visiting the vineyards of Bibayoff, a 35 Hectares vineyards of Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo and Moscatel. 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 to other wineries or to new wine projects.

Mr. David Bibayoff 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 he and his sons keep the family tradition alive but with modern vinification techniques.

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

Surrounded by beautiful fruit trees and endless lines of vines, “Toros Pintos” farm is a place where many of the producers, enologists 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.

Oh and if you go visit this winery, don’t forget to buy a bottle of his wonderful Moscatel, unique in México!

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

Some of their wines are::

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 colours, in the nose you will get the aromas of blackbarries, prunes, tobacco and woods and species. In mouth you´ll get a very structured wine with ripped tannins, dry fruits with a medium but nice end. Pair it with fine steaks, cheeses and bread.

Nebbiolo 2005
100% Nebbiolo, a dark red with violet colors, in the nose you will get aromas of prunes, figs, chocolate and tobacco with a fond of species. In mouth you´ll find a very structured wine with firm tannins and a long, silky texture end. Pair it with Mole Oaxaqueño or Lamb ribs in chocolate sauce.

Cabernet - Zinfandel 2000
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Zinfandel, a red granate wine with brick colours, in the 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.

Cheers!

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Balch`é is a Mayan word that means “ceremonial drink”, it´s the symbol of noblesse (Baron) and Mayan religiosity (Balch´è).

These are wines that will give lots to talk about, they are product of the great creativity of the Enogolist Víctor Torres and the love and dedication of the vineyards owner, Juan Rios.

Their wines are authentic, artesanal and fine.

Balch`é is a Mayan word that means “ceremonial drink”

From the Premium line:
Balch`é Uno (Grenache, 2004),

Balch`é Dos (Cabernet Sauvignon 2005) ,

Balch`é Tres (Merlot 2005),

Balch`é Seis (Tempranillo 2005)

Balch`é Siete (Zinfandel 2005)

Luna Llena (Grenache/tempranillo 2005)

The Line Baron Balch`e:

Dessert Dulché (Grenache/rubi red), Grenache/Cabernet,Cabernet Franc/Merlot/Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo, Zinfandel.
And the Line Rincón del Barón:
Doble Blanc (Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc)

Rosé (Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah)

Mezcla de Tintos (Cabernet Franc/Grenache)
All highly recommended, some of them have won many medals. Enjoy their website and dont forget to turn on your speakers, the Mayan music is  wonderful…

Try them the soonest possible!
Cheers!

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Viña de Liceaga is one of the finest wineries in México.

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

Their wines:

A white “Castillo de las Minas” 100% Chenin Blanc.
A red Castillo de las Minas, (blend of Merlot and Grenache)
A Merlot Viña de Liceaga , 100% Merlot.

And their GREAT Merlot Gran Reserva (made of 90% Merlot Grapes and 10% Cabernet Franc Grapes)
In my opinion, this wine is a star from Viña de Liceaga: it has a very dark color with an intense red granate tone; the aromas are a mix of fruits (black berry, black cherry and blue berry), flowers (Violet and Carnation) and spices (tar, vanilla, dark chocolate and cinnamon). It has a very complex, clean and pleasant taste, a wine with great tannins that give it volume, structure, it´s a very elegant wine with a long lasting persistence.

And we cant forget their new and GREAT Grappas.
One is Aqua the vid from pressed red grapes of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Barbera
and the other is Aqua de Vid Moscatel a distilled spirit without color, but full of taste and aromas.
Both handled with the supervision of Italian professional experts.

Viña de Liceaga, a winery that is worth visiting, as they have beautiful vineyards, a big and elegant wine tasting saloon and an amazing cave.

Cheers!

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