I first met Francisco, or “Pancho” or “Rudy” at the 16th Annual Feria de Mezcal in Oaxaca in 2013. He was pouring and mixing for one of the many vendors offering samples of their mezcals during the Guelaguetza. Since that time, we’ve corresponded and have become friends, seeing each other […]
They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway. That’s true in Oaxaca, Mexico too, perhaps no more so than in July when the annual Guelaguetza Festival kicks into high gear. An explosion of color, culture, dance and excitement lights up this magical city in an indescribable way. The streets […]
Brand… Wahaka Category… Joven Espadin Origin… San Dionesio Ocotepec, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Sweet nose with very little heat, signature mineral character joined by pleasant citrusy notes with a touch of smoke on the aftertaste that went on for several minutes. The taste was pleasant and full, mostly concentrated in the […]
You don’t very often find the food at many beach resorts something to write home about. Then again, Celeste Beach Residence and Spa in Huatulco, Oaxaca is not your average beach resort. That becomes evident the moment you arrive and are met by the property concierge whose job it is […]
It doesn’t take you long to figure out that a meal at Rick Bayless’ Frontera Grill in Chicago is going to be different from your local taqueria. The moment you drive up you are met by the valet and then instantly you find yourself inside a different type of Mexican […]
**Updated below** You’re in Oaxaca and as you walk around the streets and in the markets, people keep offering you samples of this wonderful elixir called mezcal. It seems as if you can’t go 50 feet without encountering one of those small booths where the pretty girls are begging you […]
Brand… Real Matlatl Category… Reposado Origin… Santiago Matatlan, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Clean/golden straw color with a pleasant nose and some minor heat. A little smoke blanketing some berry aromas with delicate flavors [no heat on entry and very smooth]. As can be expected, there is some wood and some smoke […]
Brand… Sombra Category… Joven Espadin ~ 45%ABV Origin… San Juan del Rio, Oaxaca Tasting Notes… Very pure with a mineral quality possessing some nice citrus (lime zest) character. Incredibly light and delicate […]
I’d like to introduce you to Ed Draves, the newest member to Dave Miller’s Mexico. Ed comes to us with over 20 years in the wine industry. I met Ed a couple of years ago when he served with me in Oaxaca. We soon learned that we had a similar […]
I first met the award winning Erick [Almamezcalera] Rodriguez out at one of the many mezcal palenques in Oaxaca. For the uninitiated, that’s a place where mezcal is made and bottled. Think of it as a distillery. I was taking a tour and Erick was there to share his ability to […]
