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Two Tasting Experiences: Aromas y Sabores/Aromas & Flavors: $980 Pesos ($61 USD); Cata Excepcional/Exceptional Tasting (single varietal blind tasting): $980 Pesos ($61 USD), as of our 8/8/24 visit. Each tasting included four pours and a small charcuterie board. You can also purchase bottles and sit and enjoy in the winery or covered patio. We've been coming to Valle de Guadalupe for about 15 years now, however this was only our second visit to Monte Xanic. The winery and property are beautiful, and they even have 3 or 4 EV chargers onsite. I was a little put off that they only offered two "gimmicky" tasting & tour combos, but we ended up choosing the "Aromas y Sabores", which started with a winery tour, and ended with a game of guessing three aromas for each wine poured, choosing the one aroma that didn't belong, and guessing what they were. Alejandra "Ale" was our hostess, and she was absolutely wonderful (especially putting up with my initial attitude). During the tour, she stated that Monte Xanic is the fifth largest winery in Mexico with an annual production of 100,000 cases. The wines are well made, but like our first visit, they didn't really connect with our palates. That being said, you should always try for yourself, as everyone's wine palate is unique and what I dislike, you may love...and vice versa. I'm not going to tell you what we tasted, as that may spoil it for someone who's just going to visit, however it was a white, a rosé, and two reds. Overall, Monte Xanic is a beautiful winery with well-made wines, good service, and amazing views. Unfortunately, their wines are just not exactly what we're looking for. It's definitely worth a visit.
We love VDG, but not so much the wines as they aren't as good as say Paso or Sonoma. So we try to only do 1 winery when we come to not be disappointed or waste time. We rather spend $ on the incredible VDG food scene! I've had an eye on MX for awhile. For about $28 ish, you can do a tasting with a mix of whites and reds. The winery is lovely, very well established and a nice tasting area along with the barrel room. They give you a little tour first then you get to sit and enjoy the wines and views. The wines were not that bad. I would say definitely one of the better ones in VDG. We found maybe 2 that we liked and even bought 2 bottles of the white one. If we didn't have a huge lunch after, we would have tried some food. Great service too! Put MX on your VDG wine tour!
Went during the week as a group of 4. We didn't have a reservation (so we did not get to visit the main building/area), but we were able to enjoy the deck area for a tasting. The deck area is quite large with ample seating. There were two other groups when we arrived, but they were so far away it felt like we were the only ones there. Arrived before Noon, stayed for nearly 2.5 hrs. Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Wine: 5 The wine we enjoyed here was one of our favorites during our trip.
I really enjoyed the wine here. it was our first stop and it was perfect. This place is reservation only, so book ahead! We were taken on a tour of the production area and then we sat outside to enjoy our tastings. They had three options of tasting packages ranging from $32-$39 per person (USD) that generally had 4 pours each. We snakced on a delicious cheese board and enjoyed the modern building and beautiful lake overlook. The server spoke English very well and was able to tell us all about the wine and its flavor profile. she did an excellent job. If you're looking for photo worthy locations with good wine - check this place out.
I enjoyed my time at Monte Xanic. It's a beautiful winery with a lot of history. We made a reservation for a tasting and tour. We got to see the inside of the winery in which they had built into the cliffs. The views were stunning and the wine was also pretty solid. Our server/ tourguide was very knowledgeable on the property and history. I docked 1 star because our server had told us that we could bring 1 bottle per person back through the border and the rest would be a $1 tax. This information made us decide to buy a few bottles. When going back to the states, we learned that there is no such thing as a "wine tax" and you cannot bring multiple bottles of wine back.
Wow! We've tried Monte Xanic wines before, so having the opportunity to visit the winery and to do a tour and tasting was very special. The actual property is gorgeous, and the wines are very reasonably priced (we brought home quite a few bottles). Definitely will be returning again and again.
Definitely our favorite winery and tasting experience from our most recent trip to the Valle. First off, friendly reminder to make a reservation in advance to ensure you get past the gates and into their incredible space. Though they are one of the oldest and largest wine producers in the region, the winery itself is surprisingly intimate. We definitely enjoyed the boutique feel. After a smooth check-in, we opted for the $28/person premium tasting. The employees cleaned off a table with incredible views of the lake and valley. Mariel took outstanding care of us. She was thorough and thoughtful in her explanation of the wines, as well as just plain warm in her demeanor. We enjoyed everything we tasted. The limited edition Syrah Cabarnet and Calixa blend particularly stood out. Such a serene, relaxing, and pleasant experience. Having experienced this, I'd allocate even more time to spend here -- can't wait to return to enjoy an entire bottle! Cheers.
We came here on a rainy weekday and it was a surprisingly good experience. We normally gravitate towards more boutique wineries but we visited with friends who hadn't gone to VDG before and wanted them to experience one of the larger wineries in the region. We made reservations for a tour & tasting and while the tour was short and dismal, the tasting pours were delicious and generous in size. We also ordered a cheese board which was pretty good. We sat at a table inside by the window and it felt like the best seat in the house. We'll definitely make this a stop again the next time we're in the valle.
My husband and I spent a few days in Mexico and wandered around the Valle for a full day. Monte Xanic has great views and the Grenache was quite good (think a dry rose'). Their cheese and bread plate was good. The cheese was mellow and the bread was drizzled with olive oil. The set-up needs some work. You pay first, then they seat you and then either deliver your wine to you or serve you at the tasting bar. It was a warm day when we went but were seated outdoors and upstairs with a smaller bar. It wasn't ideal, since there is limited seating and the group we met couldn't fully be seated with us but we made it work. Had the seating been more comfortable, we would've stayed a lot longer.
The views are really beautiful here. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand. The wine was fairly good and the staff did a good job of explaining each wine and spoke good English. The place is tucked away so it does feel very peaceful and quiet up there. Note that dogs are not allowed unless service dogs. Our dogs are service dogs and we still had issues at the main gate when entering. We did enjoy it here and would recommend visiting. We bought two bottles of wine to take home and enjoyed them very much.
Service is great, very welcoming. Lower level can get full and you might have to wait in your car by the security gate before they let you through, reservations are not accepted at the lower level. Reservation is required for the upper level but that is mostly for the specialized wine tasting and tour which I also recommend once. Lakeside is always great. Their rose is okay, chardonnay is good and their sauvignon blanc is the way to go. Ambiance is very relaxing and intimate. Music playing in the background. read more
Apparently it's by reservation only, but we told them we wanted to buy a bottle and not a tour/sampling option. They allowed us to go inside and enjoy our drink. The customer service was excellent and very friendly! They were very helpful in recommending a bottle for our taste and provided table service along with an ice bucket to keep our bottle chilled. The hilltop views are beautiful and very picturesque for our group photos. Will definitely return next time we visit Valle. read more
1 year ago
Great winery under a canapé of shade and olive trees. Make a reservation if you come because it does get busy. The grounds are beautiful. When you arrive, you sit at the pond. There are plenty of tables underneath some canopies. You can order a tasting or you can order glasses or bottles. They bring everything to your table complete with a nice refreshing washcloth to freshen up. We were a party of 10 and choose two bottles plus a cheese plate. The restrooms are also very nice and clean. You enter the winery right from the main highway. There is a guard that lets you in. read more
5 months ago
Great experience. We did the wine tasting outside by the pond. The vibes were great and customer service was excellent. We could definitely enjoy hours here. read more
Two Tasting Experiences: Aromas y Sabores/Aromas & Flavors: $980 Pesos ($61 USD); Cata Excepcional/Exceptional Tasting (single varietal blind tasting): $980 Pesos ($61 USD), as of our 8/8/24 visit. Each tasting included four pours and a small charcuterie board. You can also purchase bottles and sit and enjoy in the winery or covered patio. We've been coming to Valle de Guadalupe for about 15 years now, however this was only our second visit to Monte Xanic. The winery and property are beautiful, and they even have 3 or 4 EV chargers onsite. I was a little put off that they only offered two "gimmicky" tasting & tour combos, but we ended up choosing the "Aromas y Sabores", which started with a winery tour, and ended with a game of guessing three aromas for each wine poured, choosing the one aroma that didn't belong, and guessing what they were. Alejandra "Ale" was our hostess, and she was absolutely wonderful (especially putting up with my initial attitude). During the tour, she stated that Monte Xanic is the fifth largest winery in Mexico with an annual production of 100,000 cases. The wines are well made, but like our first visit, they didn't really connect with our palates. That being said, you should always try for yourself, as everyone's wine palate is unique and what I dislike, you may love...and vice versa. I'm not going to tell you what we tasted, as that may spoil it for someone who's just going to visit, however it was a white, a rosé, and two reds. Overall, Monte Xanic is a beautiful winery with well-made wines, good service, and amazing views. Unfortunately, their wines are just not exactly what we're looking for. It's definitely worth a visit. read more
We love VDG, but not so much the wines as they aren't as good as say Paso or Sonoma. So we try to only do 1 winery when we come to not be disappointed or waste time. We rather spend $ on the incredible VDG food scene! I've had an eye on MX for awhile. For about $28 ish, you can do a tasting with a mix of whites and reds. The winery is lovely, very well established and a nice tasting area along with the barrel room. They give you a little tour first then you get to sit and enjoy the wines and views. The wines were not that bad. I would say definitely one of the better ones in VDG. We found maybe 2 that we liked and even bought 2 bottles of the white one. If we didn't have a huge lunch after, we would have tried some food. Great service too! Put MX on your VDG wine tour! read more
2 years ago
Went during the week as a group of 4. We didn't have a reservation (so we did not get to visit the main building/area), but we were able to enjoy the deck area for a tasting. The deck area is quite large with ample seating. There were two other groups when we arrived, but they were so far away it felt like we were the only ones there. Arrived before Noon, stayed for nearly 2.5 hrs. Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Wine: 5 The wine we enjoyed here was one of our favorites during our trip. read more
I really enjoyed the wine here. it was our first stop and it was perfect. This place is reservation only, so book ahead! We were taken on a tour of the production area and then we sat outside to enjoy our tastings. They had three options of tasting packages ranging from $32-$39 per person (USD) that generally had 4 pours each. We snakced on a delicious cheese board and enjoyed the modern building and beautiful lake overlook. The server spoke English very well and was able to tell us all about the wine and its flavor profile. she did an excellent job. If you're looking for photo worthy locations with good wine - check this place out. read more
I enjoyed my time at Monte Xanic. It's a beautiful winery with a lot of history. We made a reservation for a tasting and tour. We got to see the inside of the winery in which they had built into the cliffs. The views were stunning and the wine was also pretty solid. Our server/ tourguide was very knowledgeable on the property and history. I docked 1 star because our server had told us that we could bring 1 bottle per person back through the border and the rest would be a $1 tax. This information made us decide to buy a few bottles. When going back to the states, we learned that there is no such thing as a "wine tax" and you cannot bring multiple bottles of wine back. read more
9 months ago
Wow! We've tried Monte Xanic wines before, so having the opportunity to visit the winery and to do a tour and tasting was very special. The actual property is gorgeous, and the wines are very reasonably priced (we brought home quite a few bottles). Definitely will be returning again and again. read more
Definitely our favorite winery and tasting experience from our most recent trip to the Valle. First off, friendly reminder to make a reservation in advance to ensure you get past the gates and into their incredible space. Though they are one of the oldest and largest wine producers in the region, the winery itself is surprisingly intimate. We definitely enjoyed the boutique feel. After a smooth check-in, we opted for the $28/person premium tasting. The employees cleaned off a table with incredible views of the lake and valley. Mariel took outstanding care of us. She was thorough and thoughtful in her explanation of the wines, as well as just plain warm in her demeanor. We enjoyed everything we tasted. The limited edition Syrah Cabarnet and Calixa blend particularly stood out. Such a serene, relaxing, and pleasant experience. Having experienced this, I'd allocate even more time to spend here -- can't wait to return to enjoy an entire bottle! Cheers. read more
3 years ago
We came here on a rainy weekday and it was a surprisingly good experience. We normally gravitate towards more boutique wineries but we visited with friends who hadn't gone to VDG before and wanted them to experience one of the larger wineries in the region. We made reservations for a tour & tasting and while the tour was short and dismal, the tasting pours were delicious and generous in size. We also ordered a cheese board which was pretty good. We sat at a table inside by the window and it felt like the best seat in the house. We'll definitely make this a stop again the next time we're in the valle. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
My husband and I spent a few days in Mexico and wandered around the Valle for a full day. Monte Xanic has great views and the Grenache was quite good (think a dry rose'). Their cheese and bread plate was good. The cheese was mellow and the bread was drizzled with olive oil. The set-up needs some work. You pay first, then they seat you and then either deliver your wine to you or serve you at the tasting bar. It was a warm day when we went but were seated outdoors and upstairs with a smaller bar. It wasn't ideal, since there is limited seating and the group we met couldn't fully be seated with us but we made it work. Had the seating been more comfortable, we would've stayed a lot longer. read more
4 years ago
One of the best wineries in Baja California and a pretty good tour. We liked all the wines. The restaurant was delicious, service was great. Recommended. read more
The views are really beautiful here. Make sure to make a reservation beforehand. The wine was fairly good and the staff did a good job of explaining each wine and spoke good English. The place is tucked away so it does feel very peaceful and quiet up there. Note that dogs are not allowed unless service dogs. Our dogs are service dogs and we still had issues at the main gate when entering. We did enjoy it here and would recommend visiting. We bought two bottles of wine to take home and enjoyed them very much. read more
8 years ago
One of my favorite wineries in Ensenada! They have beautiful views and really put some thought and effort in to their winery. The ambiance is beautiful. My favorite thing at this winery is "the cave". You HAVE to do the tour and go in to the cave. It's a sight worth seeing (see attached pictures). They have a nice picnic area by a man made lake that's wonderful to sit by and sip wine. It's a really relaxing and tranquil place. The white wines are the best thing here. I recommend you have a flight and try all the whites. read more
4 years ago
Such a great experience. Thank you Diego for the set up and sarah for the fantastic tour. Been drinking this wine for year but so informative. Gotta come back. read more
6 years ago
My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out on our first trip to Valle de Guadalupe. We made a reservation online via email (they check at the gate) and we were not sorry! Mara was our wine tour guide and she was fantastic! We were given a tour of their property- their winery is actually inside part of the mountain! Its modern with really cool architecture. After the tour we were given our wine tastings and I ended up buying a bottle to take with me! A bonus is that they also let you keep your glass! We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area! Check this place out if you're coming this way :) Also, we had a winery tour later on in the day at a DIFFERENT winery and were disappointed with the quality... Monte Xanic is where it's at! read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Please note: we went during the first weekend of November. This was our first stop in Valle! I think Monte Xanic was the one we were the most excited to see! We had our reservations in about 2 weeks in advance. Super easy process online. You do have to put a card on file but you are not charged until you get there or unless you don't show up. We got there and you have to go through the vineyard, which is beautiful! There's a little pond and I believe a restaurant at the bottom.. I could be wrong. We got there and they gave us the options of the tastings we could from. Ps. You can just order a bottle of wine. We got the mixture of 5 wines. We were new to wine tasting so our guide taught us how to properly hold the glass and the proper way to drink wine. They wen through the history of Monte Xanic and would bring out the each bottle and explain to us the process and ask us what we smelled and so on. It was honestly such a great experience. I didn't know what to expect and I was not disappointed! The view was also BEAUTIFUL. Unfortunately, I took more videos than pictures. But I posted a screenshot of one of my videos. Covid: Super clean. You get there and they make you wipe your shoes on a mat with what I think had water and soap. They take your temperature and have you put on hand sanitizer. The guide and employees had their mask on the whole time. Highly recommend!! read more
10 years ago
The views from this winery are incredible and worth taking time to sit outside and drink a glass or two. We had a wonderful tour set up through Tim B.'s YSB trip and got to learn about the wines with regards to the production and variety of wines. The sauvignon blanc was my favorite and was the first one I've had where it was colorless. Usually, I thought they had a blonde tinge, but this one looked like vodka. Cheers to that! They were pretty busy and it seems comparable to other bigger wineries. Honestly for me, the highlight of the trip besides the sauvignon was the tour. It makes you appreciate it more when you know where the wine comes from and the work people put into it. read more
6 years ago
This place has an excellent white wine. The staff is sweet and fun. The architecture is young and fun. Simple lines with a nice job of incorporating the natural landscape, especially the large boulders found in the natural landscape. The red wines where good but the white was the key. read more
4 years ago
I have been buying their wine for a few years now. We live in LA and I was introduced to their wines in CDMX while On vacation. We had been planning a trip back to Valle De Guadalupe for some time now. Although we had visited there before we had never made it to Monte Xanic. I called the week before and they told me I only needed a reservation for the restaurant. We went to Valle in celebration of my 50th birthday and when we arrived at the gate the guard would not allow us to enter without a reservation!! I explained we called and what they told us but he claimed due to the " pandemic" they had reservation only tastings!! Incredibly dissatisfied and disappointed!! We had ZERO issues spending our money and buying wines at other top locations! NO ONE required reservations!! Absolutely absurd and disappointing. We ended up going to Casa Magoni, Domecq, Erre, Shedeh and a few other wonderful places with wines that we're outstanding! We ate and ended our evening at Elena Restaurant next door to Bakkus Oyster house which was beyond excellent!! None of which required reservations and we're more than happy to serve us! Never recommending Monte Xanic again!! read more
8 years ago
Great vineyard with great wine. You can sample it inside the main building atop the vineyard or beside the pond. Both a great options but I prefer the main building. It has great views- overlooks the pond and gets a great breeze in the hot Baja sun. We had a tasting in the bar area and the bartender was veryknowledgeablee and kind. She even gave me a card of where I could find Baja wine in Chicago. I would recommend doing the mixed wine tasting (whites, a rosé, and reds available) otherwise you'll have to choose between reds or whites. I recommend the White wines and the rosé. The sauvignon blanc was delicious and a great way to beat the heat. Definitely a place to add to your Baja wine crawl. read more
7 years ago
Get over yourself! This place is like a gorgeous person with a bad attitude and no heart. The location is beautiful but their service sucks and their wines are not very good. My cousin secured some reservations. Yup, you have to reserve a time slot for a tasting. Very pretentious, I mean exclusive. We checked in at the gate and parked. We walked up to the tasting room. The views, patio, and tasting room are gorgeous. There was some miscommunication at the register so we got stuck doing a tour before our tasting. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. She was informative and kept us engaged. She was literally the only person here who was good at their job! I don't understand why they bother asking for reservations. The tasting bar was grossly understaffed. It took forever to get our pours. We only had four people tasting and they couldn't keep up, it was awful. They have plenty of space and could afford to hire enough people to accommodate their reservations. It's sad because it would be nice to taste outside or at the tables with a great view by the window. If they are gonna charge like Napa Valley they better get their staffing and service up to par. Overall, the wines were mediocre. There was one reserve white that we enjoyed and the Malbec was good. Sad to see the potential of this place wasted. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
I actually came here on a student trip with my college and we got the opportunity to tour the winery and see how their production happens! We also had the opportunity to do some wine tasting and also eat amazing fish tacos! Honestly the fish tacos were my favorite part of this trip... plus I didn't try the wine, but I heard mixed thoughts. Some loved the ones they tried, others were too dry, some felt they had tasted betters, others loved it. Others just wanted to get tipsy off of wine. The actual winery has a gorgeous view! The photos I took certainly do justice to how nice it was, although walking from where we ate to where the winery is was long and hot. They have a nice little bar area in their actual building with a nice outdoor shaded area that allows people to sit out there and drink wine. When we visited there was a tour group of older folks, not sure what they were doing but they were standing around while we walked through. If you get the chance to tour the actual winery it's quite fascinating. They weren't making wine when we were there, but the facility was super clean and we also got to see all the barrels that were kept underground in a colder setting. It was very interesting! We also got to buy wine, which I did. I have no idea if what I bought was good, but I had too many pesos from buying a bottle of water at a convenience store with $20 dollars and got 350 pesos back sooo. The place is definitely out of the way, as we went pretty far out to get here, but they need land to run their operations. A really great experience that had a lot of wonderful scenery! I felt very lucky to be able to visit this place. The bathrooms sucked though. Y.i.k.e.s. And getting from the bathrooms to the winery to where we were eating, so far! I'm sure there was reason for why the bathrooms were so high up and far away, but it did not make it easy for us gals! read more
3 years ago
I'm no Somm, but I am from Northern California- so, inadvertently, I compare any wine and wineries to those from Napa Valley. During a trip to Ensenada B.C. (technically still California!) my friends and I were told about the great wines being produced in Guadalupe Valley. We decided to book a winery tour and tasting at Monte Xanic- an absolutely gorgeous place! It's literally an oasis in that desert heat. The 250 awards they've won for their Chenin Colombard and Cabernet Sauvignon wines speak for themselves. They blend traditional and modern techniques that combine nature and design to create an awesome experience for its visitors. The service was impeccable and the views were breathtaking. It was truly a pleasure. read more
3 years ago
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Francisco Zarco S/N
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Ensenada, Baja California
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