Information courtesy of Provino
It's almost that time of year again to enjoy the culture, beauty and the gastronomic diversity of the Guadalupe valley wine country! The festival takes place over a 25 day period, from July 26th to August 19th. Events include wine tastings, wine appreciation workshops, musical concerts, visits with winemakers, and wine pairing dinners with renowned guest chefs. Below is the 2018 program which includes the events at the best wineries in Baja.
Inauguration event for the fiestas de vendimia with wine tasting with over 100 labels from 51 wineries in the valley and gastronomic samplings from some of the best restaurants in the valley.
Winemakers from Vinisterra, Clos de Tres Cantos and JC Bravo host visitors at their wineries to taste and describe their wines.
A party will kick off the event and the first 150 people will receive a commemorative glass of the event, then at 7:30 pm, 4 designers will present their seasonal collection with a fashion show.
10th anniversary pairing dinner with special guest chefs Karla Vallejo and Michell Aiko with wines from 2009-2013.
This is an invite only wine pairing dinner.
Social event with wine tasting with over 120 labels from 62 participating wineries in the valley and gastronomic samplings from over 50 of the best restaurants in the region, plus live music.
Winemakers from Madera 5, Rondo del Valle and Relieve/Mixtura host visitors at their wineries to taste and describe their wines.
Rustic dinner with live music and the presentation of Retorno's new wine "Decada".
Vinícola Castillo Ferrer is pleased to have Los Tigres del Norte for a musical concert.
This event will kick off with wine tastings and appetizers and a show by their horse Azteca. Then, on the principal patio, enjoy a 5 course meal by chef Larbi Dahrouch with wine pairing with listening to Ensamble Clásico.
First enjoy a classical concert by the innovative Ara Malikian and then be entertained by a homage and celebration of Argentina's legendary rock group Soda Stereo.
Invite only event.
Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars.
Chef Edgar Nuñez along with an invited chef will elaborate a wine pairing dinner.
Winemakers from Santo Tomás and Rincón de Guadalupe host visitors at their wineries to taste and describe their wines.
Enjoy a cocktail from their rooftop while watching the sunset, afterwards there will be wine sampling, and lastly, take delight in a wine pairing dinner.
Private tasting and wine education, continued by a dinner orchestrated by chef Diego Hernandez.
Savor Cava Maciel's wine with meat pairings.
This event includes live music, performers, plastic arts and audiovisual production.
Wine pairing dinner with Chef Jesús Chavez from Baja California Sur.
Wine sampling and an intimate dinner by Chef Javier Plascencia.
Winemakers from Bodegas F. Rubio, Adobe Guadalupe and Cava Maciel host visitors at their wineries to taste and describe their wines.
Enjoy food, music and arts and crafts.
Wine pairing dinner with special guest Chef Ricardo Robles from Restaurante Las Trojes in Toluca, Estado de México.
This is a wine harvest closing event with food trucks, shops, arts and crafts, wine tasting and craft beer and live music from Moderatto with special guest Denisse Guerrero, lead singer of Belanova.
Sunset wine pairing dinner.
The closing of the wine harvest festivals.