Wines from Baja

The next time you sit down for a delicious meal in Los Cabos, you may possibly need to check out exactly where the wine you’re making the most of is from. Chances are you may be sipping on a robust Merlot or Chardonnay from just a bit farther north.

Mexico is offering much more than tequila and beer these days. For a lot, the veritable ‘boom’ in Mexico’s wine production would be thought of a new phenomenon. Having said that, you may be surprised to know that the art of winemaking in Mexico dates way back to the time of the Spanish conquest, with the oldest winery in all the Americas, Casa Madera, located in Coahuila state and dating back to 1597. 

It must be mentioned that only a few places in the world have the kind of conditions needed to grow quality wine grapes and it just so happens that the Guadalupe Valley in northern Baja is one of these areas. The dirt is sandy yet fertile and the climate is not unlike the Rhone Valley in France or California’s gorgeous Napa Valley. So it will come as no surprise that when the Dominican priests started winemaking in 1834, at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, top quality grapes and thus delectable well-rounded bodied wines were the fruits of their labor.

Vineyards, which in recent years have had quite a few accolades bestowed upon them, lazily wind through the northern Baja countryside, the relatively virgin soil creating a grape reminiscent of a Tuscany of old. On a trip to Baja’s wine region, you may have the chance not only to discover the many wine-related festivals, but also perhaps a new fruity award winning vintage as well.

Around 90 percent of the wine Mexico produces has been derived from the valleys of Guadalupe, San Antonio de las Minas and Calafia in Baja California, confectioned in mainly boutique-type wineries. With a grape-loving climate and just-right soil conditions, these wines have fast become local favorites and are gaining acknowledgement the world over. Make sure you carry a bottle home with you! And if you are fortunate enough to be the owner or renter of one of Cabo Homes, stock up the cellar with these wines.

Cabernet, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Zinfandel and Grenache grapes are only some making up the Mexican red-wine menu, whilst whites feature almost everything from Chenin Blanc to Riesling and Colombard. Here are a few names to look out for:

• L.A. Cetto: One of the largest wineries in Mexico, L.A. Cetto makes a extensive range of wines, like Petite Sirah, Fumé Blanc and Blanc de Zinfandel, as well as boutique options and a wonderful brandy.
• La Casa de Doña Lupe: Still run by Doña Lupe herself, this tiny vineyard puts together organic Merlots, Grenache and Cabernets, and marmalades.
• Adobe Guadalupe This boutique winery makes four “ethereal” blends of red and a nice rosé, all called after different angels.
• Casa de Piedra:Little over 10 years old, Casa de Piedra makes a high-quality Chardonnay and an exciting Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
• Monte Xanic: One of the most well-known wine producers, Monte Xanic offers both single varieties and blends, including Chardonnay and a Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend.
• Viña de Liceaga: You’ll see this name in various reds and whites, and grappa

Cabo San Lucas now has its own totally working winery, which specializes in sourcing premium grapes from the finest wine areas in the world. Los Cabos Winery seeks to develop world class wines right here in Cabo, and distribute them through Mexico. The winery features its own temperature and humidity-controlled wine cave, where wines are aged right up until they reach their peak, when they are bottled and labeled. Take time from your search for Houses in Cabo with Cabo San Lucas Real Estate and stop by the winery. 

And for all the vacationers in Cabo, there is now the International Wine Festival, held in the middle of January. It includes 4 fun-filled days of culinary creations, workshops, music and dance and over 100 delectable wines to sample from the area’s most famous wineries. Just another wonderful excuse to escape the cold and head down to Cabo for the warm wintertime sun and a few glasses of a well-rounded bodied vintage Mexican wine.

Visit Cabo and discover, learn and most importantly savor the taste of a new, exciting and lesser known Mexican tradition…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A visit to Cabo San Lucas at any time is exciting, annual occasions and festivals add greater depth and a dose of native colour to your stay. Your visit can be improved if you take time from looking at Cabo Houses to get pleasure from these events.

 
But Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo can additionally have small-scale occasions that don’t make the calendars, but which you may possibly come across in your wanderings. Watch this site for what is occurring in Cabo, month by month.  This is what is occurring in Los Cabos throughout the month of March

Carnaval Day.

March 5

Carnaval is an indulgent celebration of enjoyment prior to the sober fasting interval of the Catholic Lent. The occasion begins the weekend just before Lent, Carnaval is feted exuberantly with feasting, drinking, parades, and dancing in the streets. Port cities such as Ensenada, La Paz, Mazatlan and Veracruz are the best places to watch Carnaval festivities. Having said that, a lot of fun can be had in Los Cabos at this time of year.

First Wednesday of the month

Ash Wednesday

 

   

   

 

     

San Patrick’s Day

March 17

 USA Celebration.

 

 

 Liga MAC’s Annual Jazz Festival

 

 

   March 18 

An annual occasion with well-known jazz stars; proceeds go to needy households in San Jose del Cabo. Stellar entertainers, food, drinks and fun! Get pleasure from an evening of music under the stars. This year, Pete Escovedo and the Latin Jazz Orchestra headline.

 San Jose 500 Offroad Race

March 19 – 20

This event takes place in San Jose del Cabo at the “Pista Loco Sandoval” which offers one of the ideal viewing choices for followers as the track is set below viewing area.

Benito Juarez Day

March 21

 A national holiday honoring the renowned former president who is known as “The Lincoln of Mexico.” We will be bringing you more information on Benito Juarez later this month.

 

First Day of Spring, and the starting of the Springbreak season.

March 21

 

Baja Love Ride

 

     

March 22

 

     

The Baja Love Ride is a biking event that advantages non-profit children’s organizations all through Baja with an emphasis on raising money for education and health services for orphaned youngsters. The route will take riders from Tijuana to San Felipe over the course of four and over 217 miles. Groups will enjoy community events along the way, rest stops, food and fans.

 

 

  Baja Shakespeare Festival 

 

     

March 24-27

 

     

Every Spring since 2001, Marin Shakespeare Company has overseen the production of a community Shakespeare play in the little city of Los Barriles, Mexico between Cabo and La Paz on the Sea of Cortez  

San José del Cabo Art Walk 

 

   

 

 

Each and every Thursday evening from November to May, guests and residents get pleasure from strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and seeing high-quality art. 5pm-9pm

Whale Watching Season

Oct – April

 

     

Impressive views of whales just offshore abound from October through April. Of the world’s eleven varieties of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

As you can see, Los Cabos is not just for tourists.  Monthly occasions are planned to benefit both locals and guests.  Be a part of Los Cabos!  Cabo San Lucas Real Estate can help you with discovering Homes in Cabo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

Traditionally Mexico has feted the anniversary of its constitution on Feb 5th each year, however current Mexican labor law, effective 2006, now establishes that the Mexican Constitution be honored as an official holiday on the first Monday of February, regardless of the actual date.  It is one of Mexico’s Fiestas Patrias or Patriotic Holidays.

This year, 2011, the holiday will be celebrated on Monday, Feb 7^th. If you plan to be in Los Cabos, relaxing in  one of many  deluxe Cabo Villas, taking advantage of your time share days or visiting with Los Cabos Real Estate, be aware that Sunday, February 6^th is election day and the following day is Constitution Day so that weekend will not be the normal easy going experience. Banking institutions will be closed on Monday Feb 7^th but most shops ought to be open.  A few may close in the early morning to watch the parade.  This could be the perfect day for touring Houses in Los Cabos.

Mexico has had several constitutions in the course of the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810.  These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, that is currently in effect. 

. The Mexican Constitution was drafted in Santiago de Querétaro by a Constitutional Convention during the Mexican Revolution. It was approved by the Mexican Constitutional Congress on February 5, 1917, with Venustiano Carranza serving as the first president under its terms.

Article 1 deals with the legal rights of the individual to personal freedom and forbids the practices of slavery and personal discrimination.

Article 2 establishes Mexico as a special and indivisible nation and enforces the preservation of its multicultural heritage.

Article 3 establishes the right of equal and unbiased schooling for all.

Among the further articles of the Mexican Constitution determine the establishment of equality for all under the laws of the land; freedom of expression, speech and the press; the right of citizens to petition in a tranquil manner and exercise freedom of assembly; freedom of religion, the prohibition of monopolies; the protection of the rights of workers; the separation of church and state.

 The holiday is commonly recognized with the festivals and street celebrations.

 The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a social and cultural movement which brought the beginning of changes in Mexico. The revolution started as a rebellion in opposition to President Porfirio Diaz.

The opposition of Díaz surfaced when Francisco I. Madero, who was educated in Europe and at the University of California, began to gain acceptance and political power. Diaz had Madero imprisoned, feeling that the folks of Mexico simply weren’t prepared for democracy. Throughout this time, various other Mexican folk heroes began to emerge, such as the well-known Pancho Villa in the north, and the peasant Emiliano Zapata in the south.

Díaz was still not able to control the spread of the increasing insurgence and resigned in May, 1911, with the signing of the Treaty of Ciudad Juarez, after which he escaped to France. 

Madero was then elected president, but received opposition from Emiliano Zapata who didn’t wish to wait for the orderly implementation of Madero’s preferred land reforms. In Nov of the same year Zapata denounced Madero as president and took the position for himself. Zapata controlled the state of Morelos, where he chased out the estate owners and divided their lands to the peasants. Later, in 1919, Zapata was assassinated by Jesus Guajardo acting under orders from General Pablo Gonzalez

Pancho Villa joined the rebellion led by Francisco Madero, which was successful. When Madero was assassinated in 1913 Villa formed an army several thousand strong which came to be known as the Division del Norte – the Division of the North. He fought on the side of Venustiano Carranza and the Constitutionalists.

Eventually, Venustiano Carranza rose to the presidency, and organized an important convention whose consequence was the Constitution of 1917, which is even now in effect today. Carranza made land reform an critical part of that constitution. This resulted in the ejido, or farm cooperative plan which redistributed much of the region’s land from the rich property holders to the peasants. The ejidos are even now in place nowadays and consist of almost 50 percent of all the farmland in Mexico.

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There is so much to do in Los Cabos.  Take pleasure in the many water sports and fabulous beaches, play a round of golf on the world class courses, relax in one of the luxuryLos Cabo Villas. AND SHOP!!!!  Cabo has quite a few interesting souvenir items to buy but Cabo is also one of the best places to buy silver jewelry in Mexico. The selection is incredible.

Mexico is one of the nations rich in silver deposits. The style of the jewelry is influenced by many things. The Mexican silver jewellery tells a lot about the faith and mindset of Mexican folks. Mexican jewelry is rich in colors and is characterized by the professional craftsmanship.

If somebody will have a look at classic Mexican jewelry he can see an bald eagle assay mark. There are individuals whose work is very prized. Some of them are Los Castillo, Margot De Taxco and William Spratling.

Since time immemorial Silver has been utilized for the objective of decoration – both home and individuals. In earlier days silver was known as fine silver jewelry owing to the simple fact that it was 100% pure. As it is a delicate metal in its pure form it used to get discolored with the passage of time. Frequently it lost its shape and used to get badly damaged. In order to conquer these drawbacks, sterling silver was produced.

Sterling is 925 pure silver blended with various metals such as copper and zinc. The benefit of sterling silver is that it is harder and much less prone to damage. After it is coated in Rhodium or another heavy metal it will not tarnish. Otherwise additionally, it is quite easy to clean and take proper care of.

Generally silversmiths and professional jewelers alone are responsible for crafting fine silver jewelry. Individuals do not have any role here to make personalized pieces of the same. There is no exciting way to make fine silver jewelry attractive for common people. On the other hand sterling, a trendy silver combination known as an alloy can be used to make thrilling silver jewellery. The minimum metal content is stated as 925 parts per thousand of pure silver. To tag silver content in sterling silver, the figures 925 or 92.5 is employed.

Jewelery stamped with ‘ster’, ‘sterling’ or ’925′ is an sign that it is 925/1,000ths genuine silver. It is a very stringent rule which cannot be violated, that unless the criterion is met it cannot be eve named silver. Copper is the commonly used metal to round out the 7.5 % alloy balance in sterling silver. Even though it provides hardness to pure silver, it brings a tendency to tarnish. This darkening happens when sterling silver reacts with gases in the air or with other substances that it comes into contact with. It should be understood that any silver coloured jewelry is far more commonly known to as being made from base metals like copper and steel.

Once you make the decision to buy a piece of jewellery for yourself or your loved ones it is always far better to go to an genuine dealer.  Adhere to the pointers above and your investment will be a sound one.  The metals market expects silver to increase in worth by 33% in 2011.

Silver and real estate are most likely the best investments which Los Cabos has to offer.  As with silver, make sure looking for Homes in Cabo that you deal with the respected Cabo San Lucas Real Estate.

Going on vacation on the Baja California Peninsula will take you to one of the most alluring paradise hotels on this planet –Los Cabos, which sits at the tip of the landmass and right smack on the sea. This location gives the place the greatest features for vacationers who are lusting after the sea, the beaches, the lovely sites and the accommodating people.

The common dilemma with tourists that are smitten by gorgeous sites like Los Cabos is that they just cannot find all the time to soak up the place completely.  This shortage of time is the perfect excuse to call Cabo Real Estate and ask to look at Houses in Cabo.  Make your stay permanent!

It seems that no matter how long one stays at Los Cabos, they are even now missing something.  Some visitors are in Los Cabos simply to loosen up and enjoy the natural magnificence of the area.  But for those more energetic people water sports activities are a favorite pastime.

There are a lot of jet skis, kayaks, surf boards and other water sports equipment that are quickly accessible for a couple of dollars rent right at the beach.. The clear blue water is the excellent place to go for a little water adventure of your own, whether you are an skilled kayaker or a floundering novice.

Kayaking is one of numerous water sports activities which you can do in Los Cabos, thanks to its mainly peaceful waters. Whilst paddling through its incredible waters you’ll develop a greater appreciation for the region’s abundant marine life. From the water’s surface, you’ll see pelicans, sea lions and seals, among other species.

Ideally suited to the Sea of Cortés and simple to master, lightweight sit-on-top kayaks are efficient and streamlined. Simple to launch in the gentle onshore surf at Medano Beach, try kayaking over to Lover’s Beach across the bay. (If you’re not in shape be forewarned, it’s farther than it looks). For less traffic and wonderful kayaking, try Chileno in the Tourist Corridor; or try the Estero de San Jose del Cabo. The estero or estuary is a protected area in the heart of San Jose del Cabo. This exotic sanctuary is home to more than 150 bird varieties. This is an exceptional place for kayaking.  Between the fresh waters of a river and the salt waters of the sea, you can kayak in a sultry estuary surrounded by natural splendor.

Or arrange a tailor-made tour around the area—

A Cabo Pulmo daytrip with snorkeling or diving and lunch on the beach is pure enjoyment for all ages and activity levels. It’s not quite a 2 hour or so drive to the small community of Cabo Pulmo, designated a national marine park.

 Depending on where you kayak, you may see spotted eagle and bat rays, multi-hued schools of fish, sea lions, pelicans, sea turtles, and pods of dolphins. There’s a likelihood you could paddle near humpback and gray whales that hit town from January through March, getting more oohs and ahs from onlookers than celebs at El Squid Roe. Grays can alter their buoyancy, drifting upwards for a zoom-in shot—bringing you eye to eye with 40-odd feet of curiosity. More afield and blissfully pristine, the tranquil waters off the metropolis of La Paz are ready for discovery. Kayaking further north along the Sea of Cortés from Loreto to Mulegé is outstanding; and for the extremely adventurous, sea kayak expeditions ply the open, endless carpet of azure Pacific Sea coast.

Kayaking is just one of the quite a few water sport activities available to vacationers and citizens of Los Cabos.  Call Los Cabos Homes and guarantee yourself ample time to get pleasure from the fantastic life-style of Los Cabos.