Baja California wine industry Baja seems to be better suited to the production of more and better wines. About 90% of all Mexican wines are produced here and just about all the award-winning vintages do. Most of the wine grapes grown her are those grown in California, with the addition of tempranillo and Chenin Blanc, which is one of the most popular varieties. The dry and hotter climate along with tradition should dictate what is grown here but that is not really the case. Although grape varieties from warmer regions such as southern France, Spain, Italy, etc. are more favored, but about all varietals
Gamay fruit expressions reminiscent of bright crushed strawberries and raspberries, as well as deep floral notes of lilac and violets. Gamay-based wines are typically light bodied and fruity. Wines meant to be drunk after some modest aging tend to have more body and are produced by whole-berry maceration. The latter are produced mostly in the designated 'Cru Beaujolais' areas where the wines typically have the flavor of sour cherries, black pepper, and dried berry, as well as fresh-cut stone and chalk. In addition to being well suited to the terroir of Beaujolais, Gamay is grown extensively in the Loire Valley around