Hey guys, sorry for getting back so late with another wine blog. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the wine tasting of some of northern Mexico’s wines. I found a couple excellent choices. A chenin blanc, and a petit syrah.The first being a Chenin Blanc is from the winery of Santo Tomas. A refreshing wine with citrus notes, a refreshing bouquet, and pale wheat in colour. The taste is refreshing on the palate, and posesses a delightful finish. This wine would be great pared with Coquilles St. Jacques, any light white fish.
The other is a medium bodies Petit Syrah, also from L. A. Cetto. A great wine to be pared with Beef Wellington, or a Baron of Beef.
Monte Xanic Their Cabernet Sauvignon has a pleasant robust bouquet, the wine is rich in tanins, yet disappointing on the palate.
Santo Tomas Their Sirocco is pleasant on the palate, soft in flavour. The Duetto is a beautiful well-rounded wine, rich in colour.
The three wineries in attendance were Monte Xanic, L. A. Cetto, and Santo Tomas.
I believe that, given time and patience, these as well as other Mexican wineries will become contenders on the world market.
I loved reading this. I wonder why don’t people think that the Mexican wines might be good. They do have potential, as you’ve said.
Will have to follow up with the Mexican Consulate!