For the first time, Vancouver welcomed the first annual Wines of Mexico Festival at the Metropolitan Hotel. Three wineries, Chocoatl chocolate boutique and Benson Brothers Fine Cheese shop joined together to serve up some tasty treats.
Chocolate Display by Chocoatl boutique in Yaletown, Vancouver as part of the Wines of Mexico Festival
- Monte Xanic: Chenin ColomBard 2007, Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 and Cabernet & Merlot 2005
- L.A. Cetto: Chenin Blanc 2006, Petite Sirah 2004, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Zinfandel 2005 and Reserve Nebbiolo 2002
- Santo Tomas: S.T. Unico, Duetto and Alisio Chardonnay; St Chardonnay; Cierzo Cabernet Sauvignon; Tardo Merlot and Valdepenas; Chenin Blanc; Viognier; and many reserves
What I liked:
- The Petite Sirah 2004 from L.A. Cetto won my personal award for favourite wine of the evening
- The delectable chocolate boutique, Chocoatl, had me swooning. The marshmallow dipped in the streaming chocolate fountain was decadent and the lavender hot chocolate will probably tempt me to make a trip to their shop in Yaletown (Chocoatl: 1127 Mainland Street, 604-676-9977)
- I was also impressed with the cheese brought in by the Benton Brothers Fine Cheese shop in Kerrisdale. Mmmm, they were all good… (Benton Brothers Fine Cheese: 2104 West 41st Avenue, 604-261-5813)
Wines of Mexico Festival
Organized by the Ramirez Investment Group
Phone: (604) 569-5859
Check the website above for next year’s dates
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Welcome from Vancouver Island. Great finding someone local through Darren’s course.
This could have been worth the trip over from Vancouver Island. Looks like fun, wine season is here!
Nice. Yeah, this event was fun and yummy
By the way, love your photos, especially the kayaking ones on your latest blog post. I have bookmarked your site- I’m sometimes in need of photos. Thanks for connecting!