At a glance
- Founded
- 2010the year wine grapes were planted, though the ranch dates to 1985
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah and 1 more
- Visits
- To be confirmed
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026The family was already growing table grapes in 1985 at Rancho La Ciénega, in the Valle de San Valentín in Tecate. In 2010 it planted wine grapes, and today two women, a mother and her daughter, run the project.
They work with seven varieties: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc among the whites, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, and Malbec among the reds. The 2019 vintage of the Reserva Privada line includes a Merlot, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Syrah, and a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Syrah. The house belongs to the Puerta Norte winegrowers association, which promotes wine tourism in Tecate. Its website does not publish visiting hours.
The wines
Red
Reserva Privada Syrah
Syrah
2019 vintage.
Red
Reserva Privada Merlot
Merlot
2019 vintage.
Red
Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 vintage.
Red
Reserva Privada Ensamble
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 10% Syrah, 2019 vintage.
Grapes it works with
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Tempranillo
- Syrah
- Malbec
The visit
We have not yet confirmed whether it receives visitors. Ask before you go.
Getting there
Carretera libre de Mexicali a Tijuana, kilómetro 117.5, Rancho La Ciénega, Tecate, B.C. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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