Did you know... Wines of Mexico

Like so many parts of the world, Mexico has a burgeoning wine region. Before the Europeans came, natives used grapes and other fruit to make alcohol. Since the earliest settlement by the Spaniards, people have been making wine, especially in the Baja region. Since the 1980’s, there have been serious advancements, using modern farming techniques to create quality warm climate wines. The most common varietals used to include chenin blanc, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, merlot, shiraz, and tempranillo.