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Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines (a Prelude to Vendimia)

May 29, 2013 By Carla White Leave a Comment

Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines (a Prelude to Vendimia) Fiestas de la Vendimia and the Provino Committee welcomed families, wine and food lovers, and visitors from throughout the world to Las Nubes Winery and the 2013 Viñedos en Flor, which begins the nearly four-month-long celebration of the grape harvest in Baja California. The valley floor of Mexico’s wine country, the Valle de Guadalupe near Ensenada , is now lushly canopied with bright green grape leaves and tiny buds will soon become juicy globes of fruit. To herald this period, the Flowering of the Vines is held annually as a prelude …

Filed Under: Attend, Ensenada, Play Tagged With: Flowering of the Vines, valle de guadalupe, Vendimia, Wine, wine country

Ensenada’s Terra Peninsular Gallery Showcases the Shamanistic Art of Martina Dobesh

May 29, 2013 By Tom Gatch Leave a Comment

Ensenada’s Terra Peninsular Gallery Showcases the Shamanistic Art of Martina Dobesh It is not unusual for many of those who travel through Baja to experience an ethereal sense of spiritual presence permeating both the land and sea that surrounds this magical peninsula; but for Martina Dobesh, it was an epiphany that eventually manifested itself in mystic artistry. In referencing an early visit to Baja Surback in the 1990’s, she offers, “My whole life changed the instant I stepped off the plane in San Jose del Cabo for the first time, and saw the Baja sunburning in the sky over the purple hills. There was something …

Visiting Baja’s Snorter: The Blowhole at La Bufadora

May 21, 2013 By Tom Gatch 2 Comments

Visiting Baja’s Snorter: The Blowhole at La Bufadora No matter whether visitors to Ensenada arrive in a car, on a bus or aboard a cruise ship, it’s a sure bet that many of them already know that this region is also home to the world’s second largest natural blowhole, La Bufadora , which roughly translates to ‘The Snorter’. Located just past the southern end of Bahia de Todos Santos at the tip of the Punta Banda peninsula, it is a little less than a one hour drive south of the downtown business district. Driving out to La Bufadora, the gradually escalating serpentine grade that leads to this small seaside …

Pedal to the Medal: A Photo Recap of the 34th Anniversary Rosarito to Ensenada Bike Ride

May 10, 2013 By Shelli Read 1 Comment

Pedal to the Medal: A Photo Recap of the 34th Annual Rosarito to Ensenada Bike Ride In 1979, a group of friends decided it might be fun to ride their bikes from Rosarito to Ensenada. Thirty-four years later, it’s a tradition. This year’s Rosarito to Ensenada Bike Ride was held last week, May 4th, with the usual high turnout of local and visiting riders for the 50 mile fun ride, and a finish line filled with supportive spectators. As usual, route started along the coast in Rosarito , continuing for about 22 miles through quaint beach towns, with a few rolling hills and fantastic views of …

Picturesque Punta Morro Offers One of Ensenada’s Most Memorable Dining Experiences

May 7, 2013 By Tom Gatch 3 Comments

Picturesque Punta Morro Offers One of Ensenada’s Most Memorable Dining Experiences Situated on a rocky point near the northern end of Bahia de Todos Santos , the Punta Morro Resort has been considered an elite travel destination for decades. And, to compliment its reputation as a select property with picturesque accommodations and first rate amenities, Punta Morro’s onsite restaurant also enjoys the distinction of being a preferred dining venue that offers stunning coastal views and fine, gourmet cuisine served by an attentive staff. The menu here is extensive, and features a tempting selection of classic as well as contemporary Baja-Mediterranean style dishes that are capable of …

Baja Beer Makers Tap Into Burgeoning Craft Brew Movement

May 3, 2013 By Tom Gatch 5 Comments

Baja Beer Makers Tap Into Burgeoning Craft Brew Movement Mexico’s heritage of brewing great beer goes back centuries, with most of the influence coming from Germany, which accounts for the pleasingly high hop profile in many of its beers. But, up until now, almost all of the country’s brews have been mass produced by large corporate entities such as Tecate and Modelo. Over the past few years, however, Ensenada’s Baja Beer Fest has become one of the most significant events in northern Mexico showcasing artisanal breweries . This year’s judging panel was comprised of both professional micro-brewers from north of the border and …

Filed Under: Attend, Discover, Ensenada, Taste Tagged With: Baja Beer, craft brewers, Ensenada, Mexican beer, microbrews, tijuana

Las Nubes: Wines of the Clouds in the Valle de Guadalupe

April 30, 2013 By Carla White 1 Comment

Las Nubes: Wines of the Clouds in the Valle de Guadalupe Perched on a hill on the north side of the Valle de Guadalupe — Baja’s wine valley and the heart of Mexico’s wine industry — is the ethereal Las Nubes Winery . Even the name, Las Nubes, is other-worldly, meaning ‘the clouds’ and, indeed, the experience of visiting this airy aerie is somewhat magical, as are each and every one of the seven wines that Las Nubes produces. We were welcomed to Las Nubes by Adriana Sanchez, who showed us into the glass-encased, modern tasting room with its panoramic vistas, and beautiful impressionstic art decorating the walls. …

Perfect Surf at Baja’s San Miguel for International Competition

April 12, 2013 By Serge Dedina 2 Comments

Perfect Surf at Baja’s San Miguel for International Competition by Serge Dedina (Want to meet Serge Dedina and find out about WiLDCOAST SALVAJE? Check out the Baja Bash on June 15!) More than 80 surfers from San Diego to South Africa enjoyed two days of overhead waves at San Miguel for the 3rd Annual Walter Caloca Open. We arrived at the parking lot of San Miguel just north of Ensenada early Saturday morning. “The surf is pumping,” said my eldest son Israel. Hooting, we rushed toward the water, as we observed an overhead set slam the point, peeling down the beach. No one was out. We …

Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines in Mexico’s Wine Country, May 18

April 11, 2013 By Carla White 4 Comments

Paralelo, represented in 2012, will again be a featured winery at Viñedos en Flor 2013 -- the Flowering of the Vines

Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines in Mexico’s Wine Country, May 18! by Carla White Starting in September, I begin to count the weeks and then the days until this annual celebration, Viñedos en Flor (the Flowering of the Vines), takes place in Mexico’s Wine Country , the enchanting Valle de Guadalupe , Ensenada. To me, this event officially kicks off the wine season, heralded by delicate little buds that sprout from newly unfurled leaves and vines rolling across the Guadalupe Valley like a spring-green carpet. There is no more beautiful time to visit the region — and, thanks to the …

La Guerrerense (Ensenada) will represent Mexico in the 2013 World Street Food Congress

April 10, 2013 By Carla White 1 Comment

Reprinted with permission of San Diego Red La Guerrerense is ready to compete in Singapore at the 2013 World Street Food Congress! The team from the “Mariscos La Guerrerense,” led by Sabina Bandera, will be in charge of representing Mexico in the World Street Food Congress 2013 that will be held in Singapore from May 31 to June 9. The news was released by the Sabina on Mariscos La Guerrerense’s Facebook page. This achievement now adds to the international recognition that this seafood cart from Ensenada , Baja California has received. On March 24 La Guerrerense participated in the San Diego Street Food Market, …

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Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines (a Prelude to Vendimia)

Ensenada’s Terra Peninsular Gallery Showcases the Shamanistic Art of Martina Dobesh

Visiting Baja’s Snorter: The Blowhole at La Bufadora

Pedal to the Medal: A Photo Recap of the 34th Anniversary Rosarito to Ensenada Bike Ride

Picturesque Punta Morro Offers One of Ensenada’s Most Memorable Dining Experiences

Baja Beer Makers Tap Into Burgeoning Craft Brew Movement

Las Nubes: Wines of the Clouds in the Valle de Guadalupe

Perfect Surf at Baja’s San Miguel for International Competition

Viñedos en Flor 2013 — the Flowering of the Vines in Mexico’s Wine Country, May 18

La Guerrerense (Ensenada) will represent Mexico in the 2013 World Street Food Congress

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