Wine Appreciation
The Wines of Mexico: Exploring the Valleys of Baja
Mexico may seem an unlikely member of the world's historic wine-producing nations, but viniculture has been practiced here for longer than anywhere else in the Americas. Discover the magical wine destinations of the Valleys of Baja California!
The valleys of Baja are Mexico’s premier wine region, producing 90% of all of the wine that comes from Mexico. Although the area has been producing wine for over 100 years, just in the last decade has this wine region experienced the incredible growth that has turned it into an up-and-comer on the global scene.
It has now become an epicenter of northern Baja for boutique wineries, gourmet restaurants, Michelin star chefs and chic hotels, garnering the attention of publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler and the LA Times.
This introductory workshop takes a detailed look at wines from the Baja Valleys of Mexico and including a history of the region, grape varieties, tasting, and regional wine making methods.
This workshop is ideal for...
- Individuals with a general interest in wines and the wine industry
- Individuals working in the restaurant industry
- Wine enthusiasts
Contact us at extension@lmu.edu for more information
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Luis F. Garcia, Winemaker
Luis Garcia is a graduate of the Institute of Technology in Morelia, Michoacan Mexico where he completed his undergraduate degree in biochemical engineering. Luis’ passion to learn more about wine took him from his home state of Michoacan to the wine region of the state of Querétaro. While working at Freixenet, the largest winery in Central Mexico, and one of the largest in the country overall, Luis started to first experiment with the semi-arid soil of the region. To further his knowledge of the winemaking process Luis moved to the northern part of Mexico to attend the Autonomous University of Baja California known for its Viticulture and Enology program. While studying, Luis began collaborating with already established winemakers such as the Adobe de Guadalupe and continued his learning from its winemaker and viticulturist in Valle de Guadalupe. Seeking to further his knowledge of all things wine, Luis later attended the “Estación de Oficios Porvenir” (aka “La Escuelita”) a local wine trade school built by the local wine makers to introduce and preserve wine making to the local community. In 2013 what initially started as a personal production evolved into what today is Fundamento Vinícola. Sourcing the best grapes in the region, Fundamento has grown in quantity over the years while maintaining the boutique essence and continuing to produce high quality wines