Mexican Wine/Liquor
Mexican Wine: A Regional Story
The commemoration of Mexican Wine Day 2026 on October 7, held at CESSA University in Mexico City, connected the history of the Mexican wine industry and its future. A highlight was a presentation by Javier Casillas, an academic and specialist in Mexi
Oct 24, 2026
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Wines and Dinosaurs: Coahuila, Where Wine Meets Prehistory
Amid vineyards, desert landscapes, and dinosaur fossils, Coahuila invites you to discover a tourist route that connects wine culture with millions of years of natural history.
Oct 21, 2026
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Yanco González: The New Generation Behind the Bar
Between tequila, mezcal, creativity, and a healthy dose of curiosity, Yanco González has found in mixology a profession that allows him to create, learn, and, above all, connect with people.
Oct 20, 2026
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10 Years in the Making: A Premium Mexican Rum
When you think of spirits from Mexico, tequila and mescal come to mind, perhaps followed by sotol. But not excellent rum. That may be about to change.
Sep 30, 2026
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La Terquedad Takes Wine Beyond the Glass with Its First Vintage
For three days, wine served as the common thread linking art, gastronomy, music, and the senses. From September 4 to 6, Viñedo La Terquedad in Querétaro, Mexico, elebrated its first harvest with an event designed to take wine culture beyond the glass
Sep 30, 2026
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Much to Celebrate on Mexican Wine Day
With more than 550 wine-making projects in 17 states and 39 out of every 100 bottles consumed in Mexico being domestically produced, the industry arrives at Mexican Wine Day with a history that goes far beyond the glass.
Sep 24, 2026
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Copa Kallisti: Mexican Cider Producers Seek Customers Beyond December
The inaugural edition of Copa Kallisti—the first Mexican competition specializing in cider, perry, and related products—took place from August 13 to 15, 2026. More than just a competition, the event sought to spark a conversation about Mexican cider
Sep 3, 2026
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Pablo Behar: The Man Who Showed Us that the Wine Glass Matters
When you enjoy a glass of good wine, you probably know that there’s a difference between a white wine glass and a red wine glass, and if you’re a sophisticated drinker, you know much more. But not long ago the relationship between a quality wine glas
Aug 21, 2026
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Mezcal Maker Learns that Biodiversity is Key to Survival
In the heart of Oaxaca—a land of rugged mountains and skies that turn purple at dusk—unfolds a story that weaves together tradition, science, biodiversity, and social vision. It is the story of Douglas French, owner of Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V., w
Aug 19, 2026
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On International Beer Day, Mexican Brewers Showed Off “The C Side of Beer”
The journey of a glass of beer to the table starts in the grain fields; continues in breweries; and travels along highways, through restaurants, stores, and supermarkets until it becomes the companion to conversations, celebrations, and everyday gath
Aug 18, 2026
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Founder of Mexican School of Sommeliers: Forget Memorization, Instead Tell the Story
In an era when knowledge is often measured by the number of diplomas earned or the number of wines tasted, Ricardo Espíndola effortlessly defies that logic. At 52 years old, with three decades dedicated to the world of sommelier culture, he stands as
Aug 4, 2026
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Casco Lobo: "Artisanal" Does Not Have to Mean Inconsistent
At times, the history of tequila seems to have been told so many times that it risks being diluted. Amid repetitive rhetoric, loud marketing, and a proliferation of brands that rise and fall with equal speed, the industry’s credibility has become an
Jul 27, 2026
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Paz Austin: The Woman Who Changed the Conversation About Mexican Wine
For generations, Mexicans learned to look to Europe when they thought of wine. France represented tradition. Italy evoked the family dinner table. Spain spoke of history. Meanwhile, Mexico remained on the sidelines of that conversation, as if its win
Jul 22, 2026
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How the Argentine Founder of "Wines of Sins" Landed in Mexico
Luis Fabricio Hernández Navarro grew up in Mendoza, Argentina among rows of grape vines, conversations about the harvest, and aromas that, over time, he would come to understand had shaped his destiny long before he could even name it.
Jul 14, 2026
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Viñedo San Miguel Named Mexican Winery of the Year
At times, Jorge Solís speaks as a CEO. At others, he speaks as a passionate lover of the countryside, a champion of Mexican wine, and, above all, as a man deeply aware that great accolades never belong to just one person.
Jul 8, 2026
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José Miguel Jáuregui: The Champion Sommelier Who Left the Countryside to Conquer the World of Wine
At times, the story of José Miguel Jáuregui Ramírez seems to go against the grain. He was born in Ahualulco de Mercado, a small town in Jalisco where career paths seemed predetermined: doctor, teacher, or priest. In that rural setting, surrounded by
Jun 25, 2026
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Agostina Astegiano, the Woman Who Learned to Listen to the Vines
Between Mendoza and Mexico, winemaker Agostina Astegiano has woven a story of passion, resilience, and community. Her philosophy: wine is neither a luxury nor a technical matter; it is a shared memory.
Jun 23, 2026
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José Miguel Jáuregui Wins Mexico’s National Sommelier Competition
On a day that brought together some of the country’s most prominent professionals and coincided with the celebration of International Sommelier Day, the Asociación de Sommeliers Mexicanos (ASM) held the grand finale of the 2026 National Sommelier Com
Jun 17, 2026
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This is Our Home: The Casa Dragones Tequila Story
In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, behind the iconic blue facade of Casa Dragones, sommelier Sandra Fernández welcomed us with the warmth of someone opening the doors to her own home. Her voice—serene yet passionate—served as the thread weaving t
Jun 16, 2026
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Sommelier Masterclass in Guanajuato
Attendees at the International Day of the Sommelier celebration on June 3 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, got a bonus: a sommelier masterclass led by a bevy of Mexican wine experts.
Jun 16, 2026
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Global Wine Consumption: Mexico Roundtable Tackles Challenges and Opportunities for the Future
In a landscape where the wine industry is undergoing profound changes, seven experts gathered on a panel during the International Day of the Sommelier celebration on June 3 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The panel agreed that the real challenge li
Jun 14, 2026
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Tamaulipas, the Best-kept Secret of Mexico’s Agave World
In the highest reaches of the Sierra Madre Oriental grows an agave little known even to many Mexicans. It is called Agave montana, and its presence is limited to a few select regions. Tamaulipas is one of them.
Jun 14, 2026
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International Pirate and Rum Festival; Campeche Opens Its Walls to the Flavors of the Sea and the Past
San Francisco de Campeche, November 2026. Amid centuries-old walls and streets that still echo with the sounds of privateers and galleons, Mexico’s walled city prepares to host a festival that promises to be more than just an event: a sensory journey
Jun 13, 2026
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‘Choose Mexican Wine’ Campaign Launched
Recognition of the quality of Mexican wine has been growing, and now the Mexican Ministry of Economy is working to expand that recognition with a new campaign: Choose Mexican Wine: Our Flavor in Every Glass. The campaign was officially launched with
Jun 13, 2026
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Meet Francisco Olachea: Mexican Spirits Expert Who Started with Beer
Nearly every young man loves beer, of course. But not many use beer to focus their career. That’s exactly what Francisco Juventino Olachea Martínez, a native of Colima, Mexico, did.
Jun 2, 2026
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Flamenco, Wine, and Lusitano Horses: First Real Vendimia Flamenco-Ibérica Event Scheduled for July
The grape harvest season in Querétaro continues to evolve, and with it come new initiatives that expand the state’s wine tourism experience with fresh narratives, aesthetics, and ways to celebrate wine. This year, Viñedos El Sueño contributes to the
Jun 1, 2026
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Lulú Martínez: What Matters in the Vineyard is the Emotion, the Tension, and the Elegance
Some people enter the world of wine for academic reasons or for status, while others are already part of it purely by instinct, even if they don’t yet have the technical knowledge to explain it. In the case of María de Lourdes Martínez Ojeda, wine di
May 22, 2026
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Mexican Wine Industry Meets Next Week
In a country where culinary tradition is deeply rooted in gathering, conversation, and celebration, Mexican wine is beginning to establish itself not only as a quality product but also as a cultural, economic, and tourism-driven force with its own di
May 19, 2026
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Viñedos San Miguel: Identity, Terroir, and a Long-Term Vision
In the world of wine, time is often measured in decades, though sometimes in centuries. That is why it is particularly significant when a young project manages to establish itself quickly without losing depth. Such is the case with Viñedos San Miguel
May 7, 2026
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Mundo Mezcal Returns to Mexico City in October
Interested in learning about the agave industry from within its home territory? Then consider attending Mundo Mezcal on October 16-18 at the Gardens of the Campo Marte Restaurant in Mexico City. This will be the second edition of the event, which dre
Apr 28, 2026
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50th International Art, Cheese, and Wine Festival Starts May 7
More than 200,000 people are expected to crowd the streets of Tequisquiapan, a “Pueblo Magico” in the Mexican state of Querétaro, starting May 7 for the 50th edition of the International Art, Cheese, and Wine Festival.
Apr 28, 2026
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Building a Platform: An All-Mexican Wine List at Chicago’s Matilda
Mexican wines are trending, and some restaurants are ahead of the trend. One is Matilda, a Mexican-Peruvian fusion restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood that is part of the hospitality group Éxodo. The wine list at Matilda exclusively feat
Apr 15, 2026
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Finca Robles: The Time of Mezcal, Between Heritage and Choice
In Sola de Vega, time does not pass; it matures. It seeps into the earth, is stored in the agave leaves, and eventually reveals itself in the glass. Here, mezcal is neither a recent industry nor an exportable fad. It is an ancient language. And in th
Apr 7, 2026
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A Tasting Experience That Begins When the Lights Go Out
A shared table, open beers, voices mingling without formality. We are inside Hoppy Cat, an artisanal beer bar in Mexico City. Outside, the city goes about its business; inside, something different begins to take shape. It’s not an interview; it’s a m
Apr 3, 2026
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Señora Fuego, the mezcal that crosses borders
Some names are born of intuition, while others are crafted as a statement of principles; Señora Fuego belongs to the latter category—a mezcal brand born from a story of migration, personal discovery, and a deep respect for Oaxacan tradition. Its crea
Mar 31, 2026
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Viñedos Azteca: 15 Years of Perseverance, Expertise, and Character in Querétaro Wine
In the heart of Querétaro’s wine region, Viñedos Azteca has built its identity through patience, discipline, and a clear conviction from the very beginning: to produce quality wines rather than quantity.
Mar 30, 2026
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International Sommelier Day Means More This Year
International Sommelier Day 2026, June 3, will mark a turning point for Mexico’s food and wine community. For the Asociación de Sommeliers Mexicanos A.C. (ASM), this year’s celebration not only honors the profession but will also serve as the venue f
Mar 26, 2026
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Amid Gardens, Beer, and Rock Music: Beer Fest 2026
Looking for a business-related excuse to visit Mexico this spring? If you feature Mexican beer in your restaurant, a visit to Beer Fest 2026, to be held on May 1 and 2 at Jardines de México in Morelos, may be worth the trip. It promises to be an expe
Mar 26, 2026
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Altos Norte Winery: The audacity of planting vines in corn country
In the heart of the Altos de Jalisco region, where corn was historically grown to feed livestock, vines are now sprouting that tell a different story. Altos Norte Vinícola is the first vineyard and winery in Jalisco to be certified organic in Mexico
Mar 8, 2026
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Mosquito Runner Receives medal at the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025
Mosquito Runner was awarded a silver medal at the prestigious Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the most important international competitions in the world of spirits.
Mar 8, 2026
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