Mexican Wine & Valle de Guadalupe: O'Wineside Baja Wine Festival

Welcome back to the second half of Season 6 of Wine & Chisme. Before diving into this special festival episode, host Jessica Yañez addresses the current state of our nation and the importance of community solidarity during these challenging times.

In this episode, Jessica takes you to the O'wineside Baja Wine Festival, the second annual celebration of Mexican wine and Baja California's culinary spirit held in Oceanside, California. Join her as she connects with vintners from Valle de Guadalupe and shares their incredible stories and wines with you.

Episode Highlights:

• A heartfelt message about current events and community resilience
• Behind-the-scenes footage from the O'wineside Baja Wine Festival
• Exclusive interviews with Baja California vintners
• An introduction to Mexico's premier wine region: Valle de Guadalupe

Wineries Featured (in order of appearance):

• Salto de Fe
• Valle de Tintos
• Vinos de Garza
• Vinos Senti Menti
• Lomita
• Finca La Carrodilla
• Mina Penelope
• Winery Emevé
• Solar Fortún
• Hacienda Guadalupe Wines
• Vena Cava Winery
• Bodegas de Santo Tomás
• Vinos Plata

Event Details:

• When: October 2025 (Second Annual Event)
• Where: Valle Oceanside at Mission Pacific Beach Resort, Pacific Lawn, Oceanside, CA
• Hosted by: MICHELIN-starred Chef Roberto Alcocer in partnership with La Competencia Distributing
• Featured: 27+ premium Baja California wineries
• Wines Tasted: 80+ wines from Valle de Guadalupe
• Culinary Experience: Gourmet bites featuring Imperia Caviar, 5 Jotas Jamón Ibérico, and Harbor Pelican Fish Market Baja Oysters

Valle de Guadalupe is Mexico's premier wine-producing region, often called "the Tuscany of Mexico" or compared to Napa Valley from decades past.

Key Facts:

• Location: Just 90 minutes south of San Diego and 14 miles north of Ensenada
• Production: Produces approximately 90% of all Mexican wine
• Number of Wineries: Nearly 200 wineries (as of 2024)
• Climate: Mediterranean-like climate with proximity to the Pacific Ocean
• Elevation: Vineyards planted at altitudes between 1,000-1,250 feet
• History: Wine production dating back to 1791 when Jesuit priests began growing grapes

Learn More About Valle de Guadalupe:

• Valle de Guadalupe is one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the Americas
• The region holds an annual Fiestas de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival)
• Most Valle de Guadalupe wines are consumed within Mexico and rarely exported to the US

US Customs Information for Wine:

• California residents: 2 bottles per person duty-free
• Non-California residents: Up to 5 cases of wine allowed
• Always declare your purchases and follow customs regulations

This episode begins with a powerful message about recent events affecting our community. Jessica honors the names of those we've lost:

• Renee Nicole Good
• Alex Pretti
• Luis Gustavo Nuñes Cáceres
• Geraldo Lunas Campos
• Victor Manuel Diaz
• Parady La
• Luis Beltrán Yañez-Cruz
• Heber Sanchez Dominguez
• Liam Ramos and countless others still being held in detention centers

The Wine & Chisme Podcast creates an intimate space where professionals, artists, and changemakers across communities of color share their unfiltered stories of career, love, and personal transformation—all over a glass of wine and genuine conversation.

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Host & Creator: Jessica Yañez Episode Theme: O'wineside Baja Wine Festival Season: 6 Production: Jessica Yañez