2011 Wine Festival Program ~ Fiestas de la Vendimia

Time for grape stomping! The annual wine festival events begin August 5th and tickets are starting to go on sale. Below is the 2011 program which outlines the planned festivities at many of Baja's wineries - both large and small. Enjoy wine tasting, wine pairing, gourmet food, art, music and fun! Online tickets are available at the official website of the Vendimia - Fiestas de la Vendimia. Tickets sell out fast - get them soon!

August 2011

August 5 - Sold Out
WINE EXPERIENCE
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Centro Cívico y Cultural Riviera del Pacífico
A presentation of the wines, labels and vintages of Baja California, music, food and art.
Cost: $370.00 pesos

August 6
GALA DINNER
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards, Valle de Guadalupe
Formal six course dinner and wine auction benefit.
Cost: $100.00 USD

August 6
Time: 9:00am
WINEMAKER VISITS I, II, III
Place: Various wineries
Learn more about the wine and wineries of Baja as you are guided by wine pros.

August 7
SUNSET CONCERT I
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Monte Xanic Winery, Valle de Guadalupe
Mexican music of yesterday and today with Ely Guerra and the Symphony Orchestra Monte Xanic directed by Rodrigo Macias. Includes house wine, imported and local cheeses.
Admission: Platinum (Platino) - US $150; Gold (Oro) - US $125; Silver (Plata) - US $100

August 7
PICNIC IN THE VINEYARD OF VIñA DE LICEAGA
Time: 1:30pm
Place: Viúa de Liceaga Winery, San Antonio de las Minas
Live music in the Liceaga vineyards, includes house wines, commemorative wine glass and 2 wine tastings. Five courses including goat, paella, lechón, salad and dessert.
Cost: $300.00 pesos

August 8
SUNSET CONCERT II
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Monte Xanic Winery, Valle de Guadalupe
Mexican music of yesterday and today with Ely Guerra and the Symphony Orchestra Monte Xanic directed by Rodrigo Macias. Includes house wine, imported and local cheeses.
Admission: Platinum (Platino) - US $150; Gold (Oro) - US $125; Silver (Plata) - US $100

August 10
WINE PAIRING DINNER WITH GUILLERMO GONZALEZ BERISTAIN AND LA TRINIDAD WINERY
Time: 8pm
Place: Restaurante Laja, Valle de Guadalupe
Wine pairing dinner with Fauno and Minotauro wine from La Trinidad winery.
Cost: $1,200.00 pesos

August 11
DIA SAGRADO LUNCH
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Hacienda La Lomita
Enjoy lunch at Hacienda La Lomita accompanied with music and house wine.
Cost: US $150.00

August 11
TANGOS - VINART WINERY AND HACIENDA GUADALUPE HOTEL
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Hotel Hacienda Guadalupe
A sensory wine pairing experience featuring contemporary gourmet cuisine created with local ingredients while enjoying a spectacular tango performance.
Cost: $950.00 Pesos

August 11
SINERGY
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Guadalupe Valley
Wine pairing with dinner created with the typical elements of our land with a gourmet and contemporary touch.
Cost: $1200.00 Pesos

August 12
JAZZ AT EL MOGOR
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Mogor Badan Winery, Valle de Guadalalupe
Jazz concert with house wines and Mediterranean empanadas
Cost: $600.00 pesos

August 12
DIA SAGRADO LUNCH
Time: 1:00pm
Place: Hacienda La Lomita
Enjoy lunch at Hacienda La Lomita accompanied with music and house wine.
Cost: US $150.00

August 12
TO THE RHYTHM OF VINISTERRA
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Vinisterra Winery
Seafood appetizers, dinner by Ofelia Restaurant and Vinisterra wine ~ contemporary jazz and dance music
Cost: $950.00 pesos

August 12
PIJOAN VS. LOPEZ
Time: 8:00pm
Place: Restaurante La Contra del Parque - Calle 6a and Moctezuma, Zona Centro, Ensenada BC
Wine pairing dinner
Cost: To be announced

August 12
WINE EXHIBITION IN TECATE
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Tecate Convention Center and Asao Restaurant
Tasting of selected wines
Cost: $400.00 pesos

August 13
RUSSIAN MEMORIES
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Bibayoff Winery
A Russian style party featuring music, food and wines.
Cost: TBA

August 13
PARALELO
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Paralelo Winery, Valle de Guadalupe
Cost: $ 888.00 pesos

August 13
VINALIA RUSTICA 2011 - LAFARGA WINERY AND TRES VALLES WINERY
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Tres Valles, San Antonio de Las Minas
Cost: $700.00 pesos

August 13
EMEVE WINERY
Time: 5:00pm
Place: Vinícola Emeve, El Porvenir, Guadalupe Valley
Three course dinner created by chef Alejandra Garcia de Ag Gourmet - jazz and nova music.
Cost: $ 1,250.00 pesos or US $110

August 13
L.A. CETTO
Time: 12pm
Place: L.A. Cetto Winery, Guadalupe Valley

August 14
VELADA ITALIANA EN VILLA MONTEFIORI
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Montefiori Winery, El Provenir, Guadalupe Valley
Opera concert in the vineyard accompanied by Italian cuisine and wine tasting.
Cost: US $100.00

August 14
THE INGREDIENTS OF GUADALUPE - MOEBIUS WINE
Time: 3pm
Place: Restaurante Laja, Valle de Guadalupe
Picnic under the oak tree at Laja Restaurant featuring organic flavors of the valley and Moebius wine.
Cost: $800.00 pesos

August 14
CHEESE PARTY
Time: 5:30pm
Place: Viúa de Liceaga Winery, San Antonio de las Minas
Enjoy a variety of local and imported cheeses, accompanied by artesan bread, house wine and live music by the Amaretto Blues Band.
Cost: $500.00 pesos

August 14
BIBAYOFF GOLF TOURNAMENT
Time: tba
Place: Baja Country Club, Ensenada B.C.
Organized by: Bibayoff Winery

August 16
NOCHE DE COFRADíA EN ENSENADA
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Ensenada Cruise Port
Wine pairing contest featuring 30 restaurants and wineries featuring live music. This event is a benefit for a nursing home.
Cost: $800.00 pesos

August 17
WINE EXHIBITION IN MEXICALI
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Center for the Arts of Baja California
Tasting of selected wines acompanied with hors-d'oeuvres, music, art and wine topic lectures.
Cost: $500.00 pesos

August 18
CELEBRATION IN THE VALLEY
Time: 12:00pm
Place: Parque del Porvenir
Enjoy the wines of artisans and wineries along with food, music and an art expo.
Cost: Free

August 18
WINE PAIRING DINNER AND PRESENTATION OF THE 2008 HARVEST
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Rancho Mogorcito
Formal dinner with 7 courses. Featured chef: Juan Antonio Hussong
Cost: US $120.00

August 18
SOIREE OF WINE AND MOLE - TORRES ALEGRE AND FAMILY
Time: 7:00pm
Place: TBA
Wine and mole!
Cost: TBA

August 18
SANTO TOMAS STREET FAIR
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Bodegas Santo Tomás, Ensenada, B. C.
Calle Miramar from 6th Street to 8th
Santo Tomas Street Fair - Enjoy art, music, food and house wines. In company of several wineries from Baja California.
Cost: Free

August 19
Fiesta Pagana
Time: TBA
Place: Hacienda La Lomita
Cost: $850.00 pesos

August 19
EN LA ESCUELITA - THE VALLEY'S WINE SCHOOL
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Escuela de Oficios de El Porvenir, Ensenada, B. C.
Wine presentation and products made by artesanos.
Cost: $555.00 pesos

August 19
SANTO TOMAS STREET FAIR
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Bodegas Santo Tomás, Ensenada, B. C.
Calle Miramar from 6th Street to 8th
Santo Tomas Street Fair - Enjoy art, music, food and house wines. In company of several wineries from Baja California.
Cost: Free

August 19
MEXICAN DELIGHTS IN VALMAR
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Cavas Valmar Winery, Ensenada B.C.
Dinner with a great variety of delicious Mexican dishes, paired with the best house wines, along with music to listen and dance.
Cost: $600.00 pesos

August 20
CASA PEDRO DOMECQ - MUSIC AND WINE PAIRING
Time: 1:00pm
Lugar: Casa Pedro Domecq Winery - Kilómetro 73 Carretera Tecate - El Sauzal, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C.
Wine tasting and an banquet served by Saverios Restaurant.
Cost: US $120.00
Reservations: 011-52 (646) 155-2249 ext. 110 OR (646) 627-5766

August 20
VENA CAVA FLYING CIRCUS
Time: TBA
Lugar: La Villa de Valle B&B - Valle de Guadalupe
Gourmet dinner with special guest Chef Enrique Olvera, pairing with Vena Cava wines and alternative circus performances by San Diego's Zirk Ubu.
Cost: $1,550.00 pesos

August 20
DINNER AND CONCERT ON THE OLD WINE ROUTE
Time: 2pm
Place: Aldo Cesar Palafox Winery
At sunset, enjoy a magnificent dinner, wine and concert in our gardens next to the vineyard and an exposition of Spanish horses.
Cost: $500.00 Pesos

August 20
SANTO TOMAS STREET FAIR
Time: 2:00pm
Place: Bodegas Santo Tomás, Ensenada, B. C.
Calle Miramar from 6th Street to 8th
Santo Tomas Street Fair - Enjoy art, music, food and house wines. In company of several wineries from Baja California.
Cost: Free

August 20
ROMANTIC SUNSET CONCERT AT CHATEAU CAMOU
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Chateau Camou Winery, Valle de Guadalupe, B.C.
Romantic soiree with singer and entertainer Kika Edgar, celebrating Chateau Camou's XVI Anniversary.
House wines, commemorative wine glass, Hors D'Oeuvres and appetizers.
Cost: $ 1,500.00 pesos

SUNDAY the 22nd
PAELLA CONTEST
Time: 12:00pm
Place: TBA
A paella contest and sampling of regional wines.
Cost: $420.00 Pesos

Visit the official website of the Vendimia festivities Fiestas de la Vendimia.