Welcome to Palafox winery located one hour south of Ensenada Mexico.  We caught up with Jaime Palafox for a wine-tasting tour and extended lunch with some of his guests from Mexico City.  This Vineyard was very hard for us to leave. For one it is amazing from the quality of wine to the views. And secondly, Jaime would not let us leave. We literally got there at noon and left at 5 PM. He insisted we stay and have a late lunch with the company that distributes his wine throughout Mexico. 

The winery does not have its own restaurant. But Jaime has many connections and will arrange any food for your group. We sat out under his old oak tree in the garden to a spectacular seafood lunch.   The food just kept coming. The Marlin pate was outstanding and the octopus was superb.  

The picture above is the view from the tasting room and deck.   

This part of Mexico has less wineries than Valle de Guadalupe. If you’re planning a trip down here do your research and set up your itinerary ahead of time. It is just a short hour ride south of Ensenada..

Located in the heart of the Antigua Ruta del Vino, South of Ensenada, Bin Valle de la Grulla, the Aldo Cesar Palafox winery is firmly rooted in family traditions that originated centuries ago by the Spanish missionaries.  At the heart of the family’s traditions is an understanding and appreciation for the land and the importance of responsible stewardship which insures that it will be enjoyed and farmed by future generations of Palafox.

The family tradition of making wine dates back to the nineteenth century with the focus being on artisan winemaking for family consumption.  In 1997, the planting of noble grape varietals initiated the evolution of a new wine project and in 2009, a new subterranean cellar was incorporated to this project.

For more than three generations Palafox has honored the vision of the missionaries over these lands while embracing the family’s wine tradition.  Steadily they have improved farming techniques as well as incorporating modern winemaking practices.  All with one goal in mind . . . . making wine that pays tribute to Baja California’s proud wine making history and culture that spans more than 100 years.

OWNER: Palafox Family 
WINEMAKER: Lourdes Martinez Ojeda 
PRODUCTION: 5,000 cases