ICAVI Tasting Room in San Miguel de Allende is an absolute must-visit for anyone who enjoys wine…read more The ambiance is warm, inviting, and perfect for relaxing while you sip and learn. They also have a wonderful selection of wines to enjoy during your stay, making it a true treat for both beginners and seasoned wine lovers. What makes ICAVI stand out is Alex Galia, an avid and deeply knowledgeable sommelier. He took the time to walk me through the many characteristics of wine, showing me how to recognize and decipher the variety of flavors and aromas in each glass. Alex's passion for wine is contagious, and his ability to teach in such an approachable, engaging way makes the experience both educational and enjoyable. I learned things about wine I never knew before--and left with a whole new appreciation. I highly recommend visiting ICAVI and spending time with Alex before heading out to do any wine tasting in SMA. You'll gain insights and knowledge that will truly elevate your tasting experiences throughout the region. This was one of the highlights of my trip!

We did a mezcal tasting with Alex and he was fantastic. He gave us an education on everything…read moremezcal in the beautiful, private tasting room. Alex is passionate and educated on the topic and made learning and tasting fun.

Cuna de Tierra was a wonderful experience! Our guide the sommelier was knowledgeable and friendly…read more We toured the vineyard in a truck ( like a hayride without the hay!). Very interesting. They also grow olives that they press into oil. Then we went to the wine cellar to see the barrels. After that we had lunch alfresco the meal was prepared by a chef using ingredients grown there! Each course was accompanied by a different wine. All in all a great experience and worth the trip there.

No tastings-- you have to buy by the bottle. Misnomer for a tasting room. Adding more words to hit…read moreminimum.

Simply an amazing lunch experience at a beautiful winery. Everything is immaculate, from the…read moregrounds to the buildings. My experience started with a four-course meal paired with wine. The guide did an excellent job explaining the food and wine, and the winery is remarkable for its extensive experimentation. I believe they have something like 30+ varietals planted with a core group or four or five that make up the majority. Yes, there are olive trees here too! Their climate might mirror some other wine regions in the world, but when combined with their elevation they have a unique canvas to work with for production. The favorite of the tasting was the Cuna de Tierra Blanco, Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc blend in pre-fermentation and carbonic maceration. Malolactic in French oak barrels. Wow! After the tasting there was a tour of the grounds in a very comfortable wagon pulled by a tractor. Open air and wonderful 360º views all the way around. There was a stop at a viewing platform where you could take in the surroundings and pause for a photo moment as well. Coming back to the main building, the tour continued into the processing and storage area. However, the best part was returning inside where everything started to purchase a couple of bottles to take back home. Unfortunately, this is not something I am going to find in any store back in the US. And, don't ask, no one is going to ship alcohol across boarders.

This winery was a very pleasant surprise! We saw it on yelp and the reviews were great. There's a…read more40 minute tour that includes driving thru the vineyard and the sommelier told us the history of the site and explained all grape varieties. They also grow table grapes and olives. The meal was 4 courses that included beef tenderloin. Beautiful presentation and delicious. They grow their own vegetables too. It's about an hour taxi or Uber ride from SMA. Worth the trip.

This is a nice liquor store with a nice selection of wines and distilled beverages. The strong…read morepoint here is that they have many kinds of Mezcal and other fun beverages which you might Like to try. On the downside, it's 20 or 30% more than what you would pay at Walmart. But hey, what did you expect? It's a fun store.

What a beautiful multi-faceted working farm, sitting right alongside a busy highway into Querétaro…read more Enter the shop, Vai de Quesos, to find locally produced cheeses as well as a variety of accompaniments, including wines. This farm produces and ages cheeses, produces wines, and is a brewery. A quaint restaurant features direct farm-to-table eating. As you exit the shop into the farmyard, you'll want to take a picture at every turn. Meet your guide and follow her to learn all about cheese production. End the tour with a cheese tasting- then explore the winery! Check the restaurant hours before you go. It's well worth the drive! We

This winery is along the "Arts, wine & cheese" route in Mexico. The owners are so kind and let you…read moretaste all the wines for free. During certain times of year they will also give you a tour. They offer food on the weekends as well. If you are a traveler you can stay here in your RV or tent. The grounds are beautiful and they have clean restrooms!

Very nice sightseeing place to chill and enjoy some wine and . I recommend this place!read more

Have good wine also it's fun for family and also there is a lot of shade where can enjoy with your…read morelove one drinking and eating the cheese

We had a brief wine tasting, trying the Verdanho first, which was dry and fruity, very good. Then…read morethe Malbec, which was delicious. Ask for Viveca, she is very personable and knowledgeable of the wines and terroir.

The service is horrible!!! The girl at the front is very rude, the waiters are very unwelcoming!!…read more The wine is good but wouldn't come here at all!! The music outside is great and you can just enjoy that without purchasing anything!! I heard when a waiter told a couple, go inside and wait "I have a table!" When they barely arrived and I saw when they were added to the back of list!! Owner must pay attention to the service !!!!

Located next to a noisy freeway and a pig farm (imagine the smell) this large and busy winery lacks…read morecharm. The tour was led by two young ladies on a major power trip. They insisted that everyone remained completely silent although we did not see a single person actually doing the work of making wine. They said aggressively over and over silencio, as if we were in the Vatican. Mind you, there wasn't a single person behaving disrespectfully in the large group. The groups are very large, 40 people. They barked their presentation at us as if we were insubordinate young children and they were nuns. The sparking swill we were presented at the end was fuzzy sugar water with a bitter finish. Absolutely undrinkable for a champagne fanatic. I've toured dozens of wineries all over the world, this was unquestionably the worst experience given the rudeness, draconian policies, and terrible product. If you have any understanding of wine, don't waste your time. I suggest visiting the Valley Guadalupe. They produce exceptional product there including brut style sparkling that would surprise and delight any fan of Champagne. The wineries in that region are stunning and the people are gracious and welcoming.

We have done many of Uriel and Anas tours : Bike…read moretour,independence route,Bernal,Guanajuato City,Grutas De Tolantango,we mined for opals, winery, we even took a 3 day tour to Veracruz ,went to a vanilla farm and ruins. They are amazing and I cannot wait for more trips.

Don't let the business name mislead you. This company offers much more than just their highly…read moreregarded guided bike tours around the historical Centro district of Queretaro. In addition, personalized driving tours are offered in late model cars, generally just a single couple or family per tour. The drivers speak both English and Spanish, which was a huge bonus for us Spanish-limited "foreigners". My wife and I first took the 2 hour city tour, which was actually less expensive that that big city tour "bus" on which narration is only is Spanish. We were so pleased with our cheerful, personable, and historically knowledgeable driver, Uriel, that we have since complete 2 additional all day tours (again, just the two of us and driver), to cities well outside Queretaro, including Pena Bernal and Guanajuato. We couldn't be more enthusiastic in recommending Uriel and his tour company. When we return again (and we WILL), this will be the first place we call for our next tour!

Good spot to pop in for the afternoon or early evening. Very large property with lots of great…read moreseating. Food options at the restaurant as long as you arrive before 5pm. The wine (vino tinto) options, particularly regarding their reds depends on your taste. If you're accustomed to full body award winning wine from places such as Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, etc, then you'll likely be highly disappointed. Their wines are very lite, overly fruity, and have little tannins. However, if you enjoy/prefer sweet whites & reds, you'll likely find something you like. Pro-Tip: They DO NOT offer wine tastings, so be very selective on the bottle purchase. Although, you can purchase some of their wines per glass, however with the cost of two glasses of wine, you can get an entire bottle.

This is a tough review because the vineyard itself is beautiful. It's on par with the multitude of…read morewell-maintained vineyards I've seen in Napa, Mendoza and various wine regions in France. If I were rating just the vineyard, I'd be a little more kind. But the wine absolutely sucks. Then again, that's true for just about all Mexican wine. I keep giving them a chance, not only from this region but also from Baja California and I have yet to find one I like. The vineyard grounds are very cool and the food looked good at the restaurant, though I can't speak for its taste. There are three main areas where you can sit: at the restaurant under the tent, on the grass in front of the tasting bar where you can also buy bottles. And a large open area in front of the grass before the bar. Four of us got two bottles of wine. A reserve Cab and a young Syrah. Both sucked, but some employee (presumably) did us a huge favor by jacking one of our bottles while we went and took a picture. A solid 1/3 of the bottle remained but his or her quick nab didn't upset me.