Stories of Mexican wine
58 stories in 5 topicsThe latest is from October 14, 2026
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Wine calendarBaja California
Guadalupe Valley Harvest Festival (Fiestas de la Vendimia): When It Is and How to Enjoy It
When the Fiestas de la Vendimia in Guadalupe Valley take place, what happens at the Muestra del Vino and the Concurso de Paellas, tickets and lodging.
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58 stories in 5 topics, newest first.
Routes and getaways13 stories
Guides to the wine regions: which wineries to visit together, how far to drive and what lies between one tasting and the next.
Guadalupe Valley or Querétaro: How to Choose Your Wine Route
Guadalupe Valley or Querétaro? We compare distances, wines, prices, days needed and atmosphere so you can pick the wine route that suits you.
Budget Wineries in Guadalupe Valley: Where to Taste Without Overspending
Tasting in Guadalupe Valley does not have to drain your wallet: tastings from 150 pesos, the most affordable zones and tactics for a full day.
Guanajuato Wine Route: Vineyards in San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo and León
The Guanajuato wine route, from San Miguel de Allende to Dolores Hidalgo and León: which vineyards to visit, where to sleep and when the harvests are.
Wine Routes of Mexico, State by State: Grapes, Seasons and How to Tour Them
Mexico's wine routes state by state: which grapes grow in Baja California, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Coahuila and more, when to go and how to get there.
Guadalupe Valley in a Weekend: A Two-Day Itinerary, One Zone per Day
A well-planned weekend in Guadalupe Valley: where to sleep, which wineries to visit Saturday and Sunday, which need an appointment and how to get around.
Guadalupe Valley Wineries by Zone: How to Choose Where to Go
Guadalupe Valley wineries by zone: San Antonio de las Minas, El Porvenir, Francisco Zarco, the highway and El Sauzal, and which ones need a reservation.
Vineyards Near Mexico City: Wine Getaways a Few Hours From the Capital
Vineyards near Mexico City: which Querétaro and Guanajuato wineries fit in a day, which need a night, how to get there without a car and when to go.
Querétaro Vineyards: A Guide to the Cheese and Wine Route, by Municipality
Querétaro wineries by municipality: Tequisquiapan, Ezequiel Montes, Colón and more, plus the cheese makers on the route and when to go in harvest season.
Cava 57 in San Juan del Río: How to Visit the Vineyard Behind the Palomas Sparkling Wines
Cava 57 in San Juan del Río: tours, tastings, Palomas sparkling wines, nearby wineries, where to stay and how to get there from Mexico City or Querétaro.
What to Do at Peña de Bernal: 12 Things to Do Among the Monolith, the Town and the Vineyards
What to do at Peña de Bernal: climb the monolith, eat cracked-corn gorditas, taste at vineyards minutes from town and where to sleep, in one or two days.
Parras de la Fuente Wineries: The Houses You Can Visit, Where to Sleep and a Two-Day Plan
Parras wineries open to visitors, from Casa Madero to the high-altitude vineyards: what each offers, where to sleep, getting there and a two-day plan.
Ensenada and Guadalupe Valley in 4 Days: An Itinerary of Wine, Lobster and Seafood
Four days between Puerto Nuevo, Guadalupe Valley and Ensenada: which wineries to visit, where to eat, what to book and how to get around without driving.
What to Do in Tequisquiapan: Wineries, Cheese and a Two-Day Plan from the Town
What to do in Tequisquiapan: its center and markets, ten wineries minutes from town, where to taste cheese, where to stay and a two-day plan.
Plan your visit8 stories
What to settle before you leave: where to stay, when to book and what to ask the winery so the visit goes the way you picture it.
Wineries with Kids in Mexico: Which Welcome Them and Which Do Not
Which Mexican wineries welcome children, per their profiles: kids' tours and play areas, houses that admit no minors and where families can stay.
Pet-Friendly Wineries in Mexico: Which Ones Accept Dogs and Under What Rules
Which wineries in Mexico say on their listing that they accept dogs, under what rules, which do not, and where to sleep with your pet in Guadalupe Valley.
Vineyard Wedding Venues in Mexico: 134 Places by Region, With Capacity, Prices and Season
Vineyard wedding venues in Mexico: 134 places in 12 states, with capacity, ceremony spaces, plan B, lodging, published prices and each region's season.
What a Trip to Guadalupe Valley Costs: A Real Budget with Flight, Driver, Hotel and Tastings
Flight to Tijuana, car or driver, lobster, hotel, tastings and dinners: what it costs to visit Guadalupe Valley in 2026, with dated prices and sources.
The Best Time to Visit Guadalupe Valley, Month by Month
Climate, harvest, prices and what the vines are doing each month: when to visit Guadalupe Valley in Baja California, with real climate averages.
How to Tour the Wine Route Without Driving: Tours, Hired Drivers and Transportation
Tours with transportation, hired drivers and route taxis: how to tour Guadalupe Valley and the Querétaro route without touching the wheel after tasting.
Do You Need a Reservation to Visit a Winery? Which Ones Require One and How to Book
Which Mexican wineries require a reservation, which ask for notice and how to book a tasting step by step, based on profiles verified in September 2026.
Vineyard Hotels: The Wineries in Mexico Where You Can Spend the Night
Real vineyard hotels: 22 wineries in Mexico with lodging on their own estate, from Guadalupe Valley to Parras, and what to ask before booking.
Wine calendar5 stories
The dates that move the calendar of Mexican wine, checked one by one, with what you need to get there.
Mexico Wine Calendar: Harvest Festivals and Wine Events Month by Month
Which harvest festivals and wine events take place in Mexico each month, with the usual dates from recent editions and how to confirm this year's.
Guadalupe Valley Harvest Festival (Fiestas de la Vendimia): When It Is and How to Enjoy It
When the Fiestas de la Vendimia in Guadalupe Valley take place, what happens at the Muestra del Vino and the Concurso de Paellas, tickets and lodging.
Aire Tinto 2026 at Val'Quirico: Guide to the October 17 and 18 Wine Festival
Aire Tinto 2026, the wine festival at Val'Quirico on October 17 and 18: what to expect, how to get there from Mexico City and Puebla, where to stay.
Seasonal until October 18
Mexican Wine Day: Why It Is Celebrated on October 7 and How to Mark It
Mexican Wine Day is October 7 by a 2023 decree. Why that is the official date, what it celebrates and how to toast it at home or at a festival.
Mexico Wine Harvest Festivals: Your October and November 2026 Calendar
Wine festivals in October and November 2026, with confirmed or corroborated dates in Guanajuato, Querétaro, Tlaxcala, Mexico City and Quintana Roo.
Seasonal until November 21
Learn about wine15 stories
Tasting, labels, pairing and seasons, explained without jargon: what you need to choose better and enjoy every glass.
Wine With Pan de Muerto: What to Serve at the Table and What Bottle to Put on the Ofrenda
Wine with pan de muerto: what to serve with each bread, Mexican sparkling wines with prices and how to choose the wine for the Day of the Dead ofrenda.
Seasonal until November 30
Wine for Pozole, Tamales and Mole: The Mexican Bottle for Each Dish
Wine for red, white or green pozole, tamale pairings and red wine with mole: Mexican bottles with names, prices and the reason for each pairing.
Clericot: Its History, Three Recipes (Red, Rosé and White) and Which Mexican Wines to Use
From the English claret cup to the River Plate clericó: the history of clericot, three recipes with red, rosé and white wine, and Mexican wines to use.
8 Wine Myths That Still Make You Overspend (and Drink Worse)
Eight wine myths, debunked: whether pricey means better, when to decant, red with fish, cork versus screw cap, cans, and if Mexican wine measures up.
Chilled Red: Why You Should Serve Red Wine Cool (and Which Reds Can Take It)
Can you serve red wine cold? Temperatures by wine type, grapes that handle the chill, Mexican reds to drink cool and when ice gets in the way.
Canned Wine in Mexico: Passing Fad or the Future of the Casual Glass?
Is canned wine any good? What the science says, which Mexican wines come in cans, what a glass costs next to a bottle and when a can makes sense.
How Long an Open Bottle of Wine Lasts: Times by Style and How to Store It
How long an open bottle of wine lasts by style: red, white, rosé, sparkling, natural and fortified, plus the methods that stretch its life a few days.
Wine Sulfites and Headaches: What the Evidence and the Standard Say
Wine sulfites and headaches: what they are, what the NOM-142 standard requires on the label and what medical evidence says about their link to migraine.
Alcohol-Free Wine in Mexico: What It Is, Which Brands Exist and Where to Buy It
Alcohol-free wine in Mexico: what it is, how it is made, which brands exist (Win, Freixenet 0.0, Zarro), prices as of September 2026 and where to buy.
What Wine to Serve at Christmas Dinner: From Salt Cod to Turkey, with Mexican Wines
What wine to serve at Christmas dinner: what goes with salt cod, romeritos, pork leg and turkey, how many bottles to buy and which Mexican wines to seek.
Mexican Wines to Give as Gifts: Ideas by Person, Occasion and Region
Mexican wines to give as gifts, by recipient: sparkling wines, award-winning reds, dessert wines and vineyard experiences, with tips for choosing well.
How to Taste Wine: A Guide to Your First Tasting, at Home or at a Winery
How to taste wine step by step: what to look for in the glass, what temperature to serve it at and what to expect at a first tasting in a Mexican winery.
What Wine Goes with Mexican Food: A Pairing Guide with Wines from Mexico
Tacos, mole, pozole or aguachile: what wine goes with Mexican food, three easy rules to remember and the Mexican grapes that pair best with it.
Soft and Sweet Red Wines: Where to Start and Why They Are Not the Same
Soft is not sweet: what tannin is, what residual sugar is and which Mexican reds to start with, depending on if you want softness or sweetness.
How to Read a Wine Label and Tell Whether It Is Really Mexican
How to read a wine label: what Mexican law requires, what the grape, vintage and region say, and when a wine counts as Mexican under NOM-199.
Mexican wines and grapes17 stories
Grapes, styles and the history of the wine made in Mexico, told with facts you can check.
Mexican Sparkling Wines: Brands, Regions and Prices to Help You Pick Your Bottle
Buying guide to Mexican sparkling wines: traditional-method houses in Querétaro, Guadalupe Valley and other regions, with prices from October 2026.
History of Wine in Mexico: Five Centuries of Vines, Missions and Wineries You Can Still Visit
Cortés ordered vines planted in 1524. From Parras and the missions to Guadalupe Valley, Mexico's wine history and the wineries where you can see it.
Mexican Brandy: The History of Grape Aguardiente in Parras and Cuatro Ciénegas
From the grape aguardiente of Parras' 1597 land grant to Ferriño and Casa Madero: what Mexican brandy is, how to serve it, where to buy it and the price.
Guadalupe Valley Is Drying Out: What Is Happening to Mexican Wine
Less rain, an aquifer in deficit and grapes that ripen earlier: what climate change is doing to Guadalupe Valley and how its vineyards are adapting.
They Make Mexican Wine: The Women Winemakers Changing the Industry
From Santo Tomás to Parras and San Miguel de Allende: the women behind Mexican wine, what to taste from each one and how to visit their wineries.
Mexican Pet-Nats: The Wild Bubbles Now Bottled from Querétaro to Guadalupe Valley
What a pet-nat is, how it differs from Champagne, which wineries in Querétaro, Guanajuato, Jalisco and Baja California make one, and what a bottle costs.
Wine at 6,560 Feet (2,000 m): Why Elevation Is the Secret Advantage of Mexican Wine
Warm days, cold nights: why altitude gives wine from Querétaro, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí its freshness, and how to tour the vineyards.
Why Mexican Wine Costs More: Taxes, Market and Exchange Rate
Why Mexican wine costs more: the 26.5% IEPS tax the law sets, VAT on top, the comparison with Chile and Spain, and the exchange rate factor.
Value Mexican Wines: How to Find Good Wine Without Overpaying
How to find good-value Mexican wines today: everyday lines, unoaked wines, labels and medals, and a selection running from reds to sparkling wines.
When Spain Banned Wine in New Spain: The History and Its Doubts
In 1595 King Philip II banned planting vineyards in the Indies. What the edict ordered, what historians debate and how it shaped Mexican wine.
Mission Grape: The First Grape of the Americas and Its Return to Mexican Wine
The Mission grape arrived with friars in the sixteenth century, was the base of the first American wine and returns today in bottles from Mexican wineries.
Mexican Orange Wine: What It Is, How It Is Made and Where to Taste It
Mexican orange wine is gaining interest: what it is, how it is made with grape skins, what it tastes like, what to eat with it and where to find it.
Guide to Mexican White Wines: Grapes, Regions and How to Choose
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Viognier: the white grapes that work best in Mexico, which region makes what and how to choose your bottle.
Natural, Organic and Biodynamic Wines in Mexico: What Each One Means
Natural, organic, biodynamic or low-intervention: what each label means, who makes these wines in Mexico and how to choose your first bottle.
What Is the Best Mexican Wine? What the 2026 Awards Say
What is the best Mexican wine? The top reds in the Peñín Guide 2026, the Bacchus and Decanter winners, and how to read a medal before you buy.
Mexican Nebbiolo: What Grape It Really Is and What the DNA Studies Say
Mexican Nebbiolo hides a genetic story: what DNA tests found in Baja California, what Lambrusca di Alessandria is and how to taste the two side by side.
Mexican Sparkling Wines: How They Are Made, What the Label Says and Where to Taste Them, House by House
How Mexican sparkling wines are made, what brut nature, brut and off-dry mean, which grapes go into them and which Querétaro houses offer them.