Wine from both sides of the border will come together in Tijuana on October 3, when the fifth Festival Vino Sin Fronteras brings wineries from Baja California and California to the parking lot of Estadio Caliente.
The event will feature 32 Baja California wineries and eight wineries from Paso Robles and Livermore Valley, giving attendees the opportunity to taste more than 100 wine labels in a single afternoon.
Organized around Baja California’s wine culture, the festival is also designed to highlight local gastronomy, education and the people behind the region’s wine industry.
More Than Wine
A ticket to the festival includes a tasting glass, access to the more than 100 wine labels, food tastings in the barbecue area and samples from 25 participating restaurants.
The barbecue area will feature chef Dante Ferrero and other cooks preparing dishes over an open flame, with flavors inspired by Baja California and a characteristic smoky profile.
The participating restaurants will also offer tastings and dishes for purchase, giving guests the opportunity to pair food with the wines featured at the festival.
Wine and food tastings will take place from 3 to 6 p.m., so organizers recommend arriving early to make the most of the offerings.
The festival will also include guided tastings, live music and cooking demonstrations, with students from Culinary Art School assisting professional chefs and supporting activities in the tasting areas.
Exploring New Wine Trends
One of the festival’s featured spaces will be the “Trends Bar,” showcasing wines with lower alcohol levels than regular wines. The selection will include products made with native yeasts and without sulfites, highlighting wines produced with less oenological intervention.
The event will also bring together students, chefs and wine professionals, creating a space where gastronomy and wine education intersect.
Festival organizers say the event is intended to promote Baja California’s wine culture and encourage local consumption while creating connections between the region’s longstanding wine tradition, its culinary scene and newer approaches to winemaking. The event is organized by Provino Baja California, with the participation of the Baja California Tourism Secretariat and students from Culinary Art School. Organizers say the event aims to celebrate the region’s wine culture, strengthen local connections and bring together the wine, culinary and educational communities.
The fifth Festival Vino Sin Fronteras is for adults only and will take place Saturday, October 3, at Estadio Caliente in Tijuana. Tickets are available through Provino Baja California’s event platform at www.provinobc.mx/eventos.
