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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. archivist and curator Amarie Cemone Gipson Photo: Troy Ezequiel Montes archivist and new research fellow at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH) has found a brick-and-mortar space for her growing library of books about Black artists and movements Gipson launched The Reading Room HTX as a stylish online resource featuring more than 300 titles on the last day of February CAMH was becoming more involved in a large-scale initiative to support Freedmen’s Town—a district in the city’s Fourth Ward that was built by formerly enslaved people—with documentation infrastructural funding and arts programming that centres the existing community Residents of Freedmen’s Town laid their brick roads by hand in the mid-1860s. Artists-in-residence are imagining the community as it might look now if the City of Houston had protected the area and allowed it to flourish. The district includes seven sites listed as part of Unesco's Routes of Enslaved Peoples project a library filled with books by and about Black artists “If you want to understand American history you have to understand the South,” Gipson says A previous physical manifestation of curator and archivist Amarie Cemone Gipson's The Reading Room Courtesy Amarie Cemone Gipson Freedmen’s Town residents will get transportation to special film screenings and priority access to programming at The Reading Room’s space in Post As lead research fellow, Gipson will be at the core of Rebirth in Action: Telling the Story of Freedom the city of Houston and artist Theaster Gates whose social practice work on the South Side of Chicago offers a guide for this endeavour Mellon Foundation gave $1.25m million to Rebirth in Action and named research fellows as part of the grant; the initiative also received support from the National Endowment for the Arts through its Our Town programme Gipson is working closely with Charonda Johnson vice president of Freedmen’s Town Association This physical iteration of The Reading Room offers a crucial space for independent learning as Texas legislators pass bills to ban certain books from public school classrooms Gipson hopes the library will attract like-minded archivists in the Freedmen’s Town community who have their own stories to tell She will also have access to materials at the nearby African American History Research Center in the building that housed the Gregory School the first school for Black students in Houston and has suffered from an unbelievable type of erasure,” Gipson says “Using creativity and arts education to inspire people or make them aware of their history it’s the best thing that you could possibly do.” A screening of the 2021 documentary Black Art: In the Absence of Light during a previous iteration of curator and archivist Amarie Cemone Gipson's The Reading Room Courtesy Amarie Cemone Gipson Mich Stevenson, an artist and project manager at CAMH, and the museum’s deputy director, Seba Raquel Suber, see Gipson’s role as essential to the kind of cross-generational repair they hope to facilitate in Freedmen’s Town. “We are excited to welcome social change makers like Amarie Gipson to this project,” Suber says. “Partnerships of this nature and community collaborations are new territory for CAMH, however crucial for museums to remain culturally relevant, impactful and position artists as a catalyst for social change.” news5 June 2020From artists and art organisations, reading lists to confront racism and injusticeWe gather some creative educational resources for readers US president Barack Obama is due to cut the ribbon on the Smithsonian’s newest museum this month The eating and drinking experience will take an unexpected turn with these scary restaurants Although you can visit them all year round The design is inspired by historical women that society labeled as “witches” The bar is located at the foot of a building known as “the witches’ house” There are areas for you to take lots of pictures Get out your zombie attire and visit one of these horror restaurants in CDMX ®PAPERCITY ©2025 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap Troy Ezequiel Montes' "Sigo El Camino," 2022 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) printed 2023 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Monument," 2023 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Yael Martínez's "Astros," 2024 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Stuart Allen's "AA 2408 - OVER CALIFORNIA - 02/01/2017 4:47 PM," 2023 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Chris McCaw's "Sunburned GSP#1069 (Olympics)," 2022 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Mark Sink's "Lionel Richie," 2018 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Brigitte Bauer's "SeoulFlowers&Trees_n°71," 2018 printed 2024 (Courtesy Houston Center for Photography) Houston’s thriving photography community will be celebrated at Houston Center for Photography’s 43rd Print Auction & Dinner which supports Houston Center for Photography exhibitions educational initiatives and community programs February 15 at Hotel ZaZa in the heart of the city’s museum district This year’s auction honors Gay Block a founding member of HCP and acclaimed portrait photographer capturing the essence of her subjects in a way that is truly breathtaking Rescuers: Portraits of Moral Courage in the Holocaust has been exhibited internationally at venues which include the Museum of Modern Art As a founding member of HCP, Block was instrumental in the growth of the organization and served as one of the first board presidents. Although she no longer lives in Houston, the organization remains close to her heart. Block has remained active in the Houston art world too. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston holds the largest collection of her work and the University of Houston will receive her archives These include four lots from Magnum photographers a handful from Houston Center for Photography instructors and a strong showing from photographers throughout the state of Texas and the other 55 are part of the silent auction with Ruth Mauldin returning as the auctioneer the live auction is only available to those at the dinner but for the first time this year HCP is allowing bidding by proxies The bidding process for the silent auction is streamlined and available online through Qtego I research and place artwork for clients while trying to educate Here are my Top 10 Picks for the HCP auction: This auction would not be complete without a portrait by honoree Gay Block This piece — one of two Block works in the auction — is from her Miami series in which she photographs Jewish retirees in South Beach in the 1980s I adore the two elderly women chatting in the beach chairs with their hands folded in their laps palm trees and Art Deco architecture stretch out in the distance This photograph of a model’s raw and blistered feet in yellow slingback heels by Dina Litovsky went viral when it was posted by National Geographic on Instagram in 2022 triggering a heated discussion about beauty standards and the fashion industry Many women can relate to the ordeal of wearing painful shoes and this visceral photograph captures exactly that Artist Martín Wannam critically examines and reimagines his homeland of Guatemala The artist uses stickers and emblems sourced from Guatemala and cut-out plexiglass acrylic in this mixed-media piece The bright colors and whimsical style belie the profound nature of the work Magnum photographer Yael Martinez recently led a class at HCP on community he made this unique piece specifically for the auction The figure wearing the Astros jersey while wrapped in the American flag is truly emblematic of the Bayou City What makes the photograph especially exciting is that the print has been manipulated through cuts and folds and held in place by silver pins that stick out quite sculpturally I am incredibly intrigued by this photograph by Stuart Allen This photograph was initially taken through the window of an airplane on an iPhone The artist then applied an algorithm that breaks down the snapshot into a grid of small dots so that a record of the color of atmospheric light remains Chris McCaw is internationally recognized for his unique approach to contemporary landscape photography Sunburned GSP#1069 (Olympics) records the passage of time through the movement of the sun in a handmade large-format camera this unique gelatin silver paper negative has been solarized in the camera unique gelatin silver photograph of Lionel Richie was taken by Mark Sink in the early 1980s when he worked for Andy Warhol and documented celebrity culture Sink repurposed this vintage print by adding the vinyl dots activating the image while exploring memory and time Houston-based photographer Troy Ezequiel Montes documents his annual pilgrimages to his ancestral home of El Porvenir This photograph immediately caught my eye due to the artist’s understanding of color and composition as well as the extreme shadows that slightly obscure the figure’s face This piece by Brigitte Bauer is about the act of viewing and being viewed The park in the photograph is surrounded by a wall printed with a black-and-white image A square window in the wall allows the passerby to peek in revealing a burst of soft greens and a tree trunk rising from the ground In the midst of the tree’s beautiful branches is a pole with cameras I particularly like this photograph for its peculiarity and how it provoked my continued contemplation of surveillance Samuel Ryde is a British photographer who captures often-overlooked items of the everyday London is part of a fascinating study of hand dryers throughout the world I’m a fan of Ryde’s photography and have included his work in exhibitions so I was pleasantly surprised to find this piece in the auction Author’s note: Haley Berkman Karren is an art advisor, appraiser, independent curator and writer who has contributed to the Houston Center for Photography’s Spot Magazine as well as juried the HCP exhibition, “Learning Curve 11.” She is also the founder and director of Karren Art Advisory specializing in modern and contemporary art The Go-To Event Calendar for Texas’ most glamorous parties & charitable events The move will keep the rising star in Denver Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase is reporting that the Colorado Rockies and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar have agreed to an extension BREAKING: SS Ezequiel Tovar and the Colorado #Rockies are in agreement to a contract extension, sources tell @ElExtrabase the deal would keep the 22-year-old defensive wizard in Denver through 2031 with a club option for the eighth year Tovar’s deal is for seven guaranteed years and a club option that could make him earn $84M, sources tell @ElExtrabase. Tovar will become a Free-Agent at 29 years old. https://t.co/rh9gPdGiCo Tovar was a Gold Glove finalist who struggled to hit breaking balls he will look to improve the offensive side of his game Originally signed out of Venezuela in 2017 by the Rockies Tovar made a quick rise through the minor league system before making his Major League debut at the end of the 2022 season Tovar slashed .284/.343/.438 over 283 games boasting a .782 OPS with 31 home runs and 149 RBI Tovar was advised to focus purely on his natural right side where he displayed more power Tovar displayed flashes of his potential as the everyday shortstop In 153 games he slashed .253/.287/.408 with a 77 OPS+ and 70 wRC+ He clubbed 15 home runs and led the team with 73 RBI while also tying Todd Helton for the most doubles by a rookie in a single season (37) His glaring flaw was an overaggressive approach at the plate Tovar sported a 27% strikeout rate against a 4.1% walk rate in 2023 The Rockies are hoping that as Tovar matures he will cut down on a tendency to chase balls in the dirt and become a more selective hitter Tovar has been as good or better than advertised He finished third in the NL Gold Glove award voting at shortstop while also posting a record-setting .988 fielding percentage for a rookie shortstop beating the previous record of .987 by Troy Tulowitzki during his rookie campaign in 2007 COLORADO ROCKIES 3:33 PM | Updated: 3:43 pm BY ANDREW MASON keeping him in the fold of the Colorado Rockies for at least the next seven seasons Tovar agreed with the Rockies on a seven-year contract that includes a club option for an eighth season This would ensure that the 22-year-old shortstop is under team control and not hit free agency until after the 2031 season — his age-29 campaign The contract is worth up to $84 million. The deal was first reported by Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com Ezequiel Tovar made his professional debut in 2019 with the rookie-league team the Rockies organization had at the time in Grand Junction advancing to AAA by 2022 despite losing a year to COVID-19 canceling the 2020 minor-league campaign In his rookie season last year Tovar worked as the everyday shortstop and finished as a Gold Glove finalist while also ranking 10th among all National League players in fielding WAR though he did hit 15 home runs and post a .408 slugging percentage although a low walk rate with a .253 batting average kept his OPS just below .700 — including a .663 mark after the All-Star break Tovar also had 6.64 strikeouts for every walk last season But at minimum, his defensive skills give him value. Statcast calculated his defensive value last year at 16 outs above average placing him in the 99th percentile of fielders there is plenty of hope that Ezequiel Tovar can develop a competent bat at the Major League level Armed with the contract and commitment given to him by the Rockies QUERETARO – Meat production amounted to 401,220 tons from January to November 2022 a figure that experienced an annual growth of 1.5% according to the Agrifood and Fisheries Information System (SIAP) This increase follows the 1.7% annual fall in meat production during the same period in 2021 Poultry meat production continued with an increase of 1.5 percent goat meat with 1.3 percent and pork with 0.9 percent Poultry meat contributed 85.2 percent of the state's meat production; the list continues with beef Ezequiel Montes is one of the main livestock producers,” highlighted the municipal president of this district she pointed out that the municipality is one of the main exporters of meat at national level as well as the first introducer of meat in the State of Mexico the economy of this municipality is integrated in almost 70% of two activities: livestock and the wine industry livestock production had a decrease that was still maintained at the beginning of the year We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness MLB Trade Rumors By | September 22 Sep. 22: The Rockies have officially announced Tovar’s promotion. In a corresponding move, infielder Brendan Rodgers will be placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain With only 13 games left in Colorado’s schedule Rodgers may be sidelined for the rest of 2022 Sep. 21: The Rockies are going to promote shortstop prospect Ezequiel Tovar, according to Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase Tovar is already on the club’s 40-man roster though the Rockies will need to open a spot for him on the active roster signed with the Rockies as an international amateur in 2017 He was certainly a notable signing at the time the highest given out by the club that year But the youngster has increased his stock tremendously in recent years he had shown some decent plate discipline but little power He hit only two long balls over 118 games in rookie ball and A-ball in 2018 and 2019 as Baseball America notes in their scouting report on Tovar he bulked up during the pandemic shutdown in 2020 and has been on a meteoric rise up prospect lists ever since He began this year in Double-A and played 66 games for the Hartford Yard Goats stole 17 bases and hit .318/.386/.545 for a wRC+ of 153 He was recently promoted to Triple-A but only got into four games before being launched up to the big time Tovar will have the last few weeks of the season to show the Colorado brass how he handles the big leagues with the possibility of cementing himself as the shortstop of the future Though the club is well out of contention at this point of the season the chance to see what Tovar can bring to the table will give Colorado fans something to watch as the season winds down If Tovar can indeed earn himself a permanent spot with the big league club There’s not enough time remaining in the season for Tovar to get to 130 at-bats meaning he will hang onto rookie/prospect status into the offseason Under the new collective bargaining agreement players with less than 60 days of service who appear among two preseason Top 100 lists at Baseball America ESPN or MLB Pipeline can net their team a bonus amateur draft choice based on their early-career finishes in awards voting so long as their club carries them on the MLB roster for a full service year If Tovar can get himself a Rookie of the Year award or some MVP votes during his first couple of full seasons Colorado Rockies Newsstand Top Prospect Promotions Transactions He was just about the hottest hitter/fielder in the minors (at AA) before getting hurt and losing a few months Been back a bit now (at AAA too) but the Rockies aren’t often known for promoting young guys aggressively so people were very low on the prospects of him getting much MLB next year Thanks Toasty for providing the only relevant insight on this post Tovar had a great spring and despite his age it really opened up the door for him this season With strong AA numbers and if not for the injury I’m surprised he wasn’t called up sooner I don’t see the rockies making a splash at SS this offseason when Tovar is clearly the answer going forward Let him sink or swim show the league what he’s made of and benefit on the lack of pop in his bat by playing in a ballpark that will work wonders on him Might be the best decision this organization has made in the last 5 years heck maybe 10 It’s a shame Bud Black has something to say about his playtime though I know it’s not the exact name same but close enough I guess that joke went over your head and you likely don’t have an Instagram I know a crack baby when I read ones comments Nonsense like that is one (of the many) reasons i don’t have Instagram (or any other social media) With or without IG there’s gotta be somewhere you’ve seen it Several videos have been around for several years now First thing that pops in my head when I see the name Ezekiel so it’s probably not THAT well known After a nice season overall in Denver it looks like Iglesias is one his way to what will be his 7th team in 6 seasons I don’t really think it matters because the Rockies have played like they are already in the offseason Tovar is listed as a switch hitter on Baseball Reference All the video I’ve watched show him ONLY hitting righthanded but dropped being a lefty a couple years back He is exclusively a right handed hitter now You can’t blame them for the prospects not panning out as planned Jeff Hoffman was a decent contributor for a few years Miguel Castro just couldn’t pitch at altitude but he has developed into a fine big league reliever elsewhere And the whole Jose Reyes DV matter didn’t help either The return on Story will 100% depend on the development of Sterlin Thompson the comp pick received for not trading Story I am happy with anything in return for him No team with so much talent has done so badly but they have embraced the word beyond normal The team is mostly made up of AAAA players and minor league signings The All Star on the team this year is CJ Cron who signed a minor league deal Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register The contract comes with a potential eighth year on a club option that would increase Tovar's earnings to $84 million, per Harding and the New York Post's Jon Heyman Although Tovar's doubles total tied for fifth among NL first-years, and his 73 RBI matched the fourth-most by a rookie in Rockies franchise history Tovar was named a Gold Glove Award finalist in 2023 after recording 13 defensive runs saved and plus-16 outs above average in 2023 That OAA ranked Tovar in the 99th percentile of all fielders, according to Baseball Savant The only shortstop in the league with a higher OAA was Chicago Cubs veteran Dansby Swanson The Rockies will hope Tovar can improve his plate discipline while continuing to provide defense in 2024 as the team looks to continue its rebuild Jones, 25, is slated to become a free agent after the 2027 season. In February, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand described the left fielder as a top candidate for a long-term extension The coming year looks good for Mexican wine tourism and its wine-producing regions around the country. The decade-long growth spurt of the country’s wine industry has witnessed the development of new leading voices and while there is still work to do Vineyards are growing in quality and product development and annual harvest festivals are each year more spectacular than the last and even architecture offer visitors incredible and diverse experiences The country’s two most important wine routes are in Ensenada Baja California and in the Bajio region in the center of the country which spans Querétaro and Guanajuato starts in Ensenada and will take you on a tour of more than 70 wineries tucked into various nearby valleys close to the coast — Valle de Guadalupe We’ve discussed Valle de Guadalupe and its excellent wine country, food and hospitality at length already but Mexico’s other major wine route is the Ruta del Bajio which runs between the states of Querétaro and Guanajuato Colonial architecture is around every corner. Ancient mansions, aqueducts, Talavera tile, and artistic mosaics all form a part of this landscape The region’s history dates back to the first vineyards in Mexico and despite years of negligible production The section of the wine route that snakes through Querétaro is known as the Vino as the area is known for its cheese production a long-time regional producer of brandy is now undergoing a renovation to convert its vines from brandy to wine production In this part of the country there are more than 50 vineyards a prestigious brand of cava that originated near Barcelona their days-long harvest festival is one of the most attended in the country It’s helpful to remember that harvest time in Mexico is from July to September with each vineyard choosing the right moment in celebration of that year’s grapes Freixenet also hosts an annual paella festival where experts and amateurs alike test their culinary skills and visitors themselves can try a variety of paellas and taste wines from across the region These activities and festivals have helped make Freixenet México the most visited winery in the country Another important winery along the route is Bodega La Redonda which in 2025 celebrates a half century of making wine with concerts and events throughout the year The most anticipated is the Wine Colors festival, celebrated this year in May excellent cuisine and the option to stay at the Merlot Inn They also offer a “wine glamping” package perfect for couples that includes evening strolls through the grape vines There’s also a trattoría serving authentic Italian food alongside the great wine This colonial town has a central plaza full of restaurants and bars that accompany their wine tastings with cheese and charcuterie Most places are very close and make it easy to move around between the wineries and the towns Tequesquiapan is also home to Tres Raíces vineyard a relatively young project that offers both a hotel and a vineyard for guests The space is modern but constructed with Talavera tile and ceramics from the region and is beautiful both inside and out From their terrace there is a spectacular view of the vineyards and architecture built to blend with the natural surroundings vibrant and a complete delight for the palate Tres Raíces’ reds are highly complex with the relatively unknown caladoc varietal worth a try if you want to be blown away by the quality of Mexican wine A short distance away from Tequesquiapan is San Juanito a boutique winery known for its wine made from a single varietal of grape They’ve submitted a proposal for an Appellation of Origin for this area as they grow a type of Tempranillo is acutely adapted to the microclimate here Crossing state lines into Guanajuato lies the oldest wine museum in the country, in the town of Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexico’s independence movement The first bodega in this area was Cuna de Tierra Now one of the country’s most famous vineyards Cuna de Tierra started as a project among friends and the vineyard’s architecture has won it several international prizes Their level of production is still considered boutique and they have won more than 80 international prizes for their wine Among all their varietals the nebbiolo stands out though there is an ample portfolio of blended and single varietal wines that are bold Moving on down the route, San Miguel de Allende is considered to have some of the highest quality of life around the globe. The first name on your list of vineyards here should be Viñedo San Miguel which has excellent national wines as well as Italian imports from the owner’s Tuscan estates Their brand also includes an exclusive line of clothing and leather goods An adjoining real estate development also offers investors the chance to make their own wine and own a space in their exclusive residential area Dos Búhos has a smaller yearly production but offers top-quality wine including varietals like Sauvignon Blanc and Agliánico Getting to the vineyard from San Miguel is easy by taxi To further enhance the wine tourism experience you should take the opportunity to visit the “Magic Town” of Comonfort known for its production of mortars and pestles Its cobblestone streets and Colonial mansions aren’t far from San Miguel and there are several more vineyards between these two towns for the thirsty traveller There are more than 100 vineyards in Queretaro and Guanajuato and so it is impossible to mention them all the quality and warmth of the service is outstanding Most have their own websites and local tourism agencies can help you create an unforgettable itinerary Diana Serratos studied at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and UNCUYO in Mendoza teaching aspiring sommeliers at several universities ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Montes is set to start at second base and hit sixth in the lineup against the San Diego Padres today Desperate times call for desperate measures. Last night it was reported by The Blake Street Banter and confirmed by Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post that the Colorado Rockies have selected the contract of minor league second baseman Coco Montes Today the Rockies announced the following moves:- Selected the contract of INF Coco Montes (#3) - Optioned INF Alan Trejo to Triple-A Albuquerque - Recalled C Brian Serven from Albuquerque - Placed OF Charlie Blackmon on the 10-day IL with a right-hand fracture (fifth… Saunders later reported today the news was broken to Montes yesterday in the Isotopes locker room during a team meeting Coco Montes got word about his promotion to the #Rockies yesterday and landed in Denver this morning.He’ll wear no. 3 and will start at 2B against the Padres. pic.twitter.com/X2QXsTii8s Montes was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 15th round of the 2018 MLB Draft © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Coco Montes got word about his promotion to the #Rockies yesterday and landed in Denver this morning.He’ll wear no. 3 and will start at 2B against the Padres. pic.twitter.com/X2QXsTii8s The hype is definitely real as Nolan Jones has now played in a total of 15 games for the Colorado Rockies and is quickly winning the hearts of many Rockies fans. Nolan Jones is making a strong case to remain on the Colorado roster According to a report from Daniel Álvarez-Montes, the Colorado Rockies and young promising shortstop Ezequiel Tovar are agreeing to a long-term extension The contract buys out all of his arbitration years and two free agency years — Daniel Álvarez-Montes (@DanielAlvarezEE) March 24, 2024 Tovar broke Rockies camp last year, and at 21 years of age, became the youngest Opening Day starter in Rockies franchise history. He took that opportunity and ran with it. Tovar recorded 16 OAA last season which was in the 99th percentile according to Baseball Savant and was a finalist for the Gold Glove Award His sweet spot percentage of 36.4% ranked well in the 71st percentile and is something he can hopefully build on There are some things he has to improve on though Tovar was in the 2nd percentile in chase rate He strikes out at a 27% clip while only walking 4% of the time His average exit velocity was only a mere 88 mph but he is entering only his second full season at the age of 22 and has a lot of room and time for improvement His defense is already elite and it looks as if multiple Gold Glove awards are coming to him in the future If his offense can pick up to what the Rockies front office projects it can become this contract could become a steal within a few years Photo Credit: © John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list Monday Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler has been on a roll lately Kepler has turned things around after a slow start at the plate but the New York Yankees could have a possible Cy Young winner brewing Left-handed pitcher Max Fried has been sizzling in his MILWAUKEE — Chicago Cubs ace Shota Imanaga left Sunday’s 4-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in the sixth inning with an Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement the Rockies had to quickly pivot plans at second base in the wake of Brendan Rodgers’s shoulder injury in spring training it was a fairly simple plan to move Ryan McMahon back and let Elehuris Montero take over Montero’s start to the season was less than ideal on both sides of the ball and the Rockies quickly abandoned that infield arrangement that left the Rockies to simply work with the tandem of Alan Trejo and Harold Castro at second base Castro and Trejo have done fine in that platoon There isn’t anything egregious coming from their performances as their defense has been good and they have had their moments at the plate It’s not the end of the world if they continue to hold down the position for the year (barring any injuries) but that doesn’t mean things couldn’t and shouldn’t potentially improve Montes is on a tear down in Triple-A Albuquerque and is practically knocking down the door to demand a spot at the table in the big leagues Following the growth and success we are seeing from Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle it leaves one to wonder what Montes could do if given the opportunity Originally drafted in the 15th round in 2018 out of the University of South Florida Montes has continued to raise his stock through the Rockies’ minor league system and his 2023 season in Albuquerque is becoming one for the ages that the Rockies need to take advantage of while the iron’s hot Montes is batting a stellar .339/.421/.564 with seven home runs and 37 RBI with things getting better from there Advanced stats help get a clearer picture of the offensive production Montes is providing According to FanGraphs he currently has a career-high 140 wRC+ and .233 ISO while posting an 11.5 weighted Runs Above Average Out of the 54 hits Montes has on the season a stark contrast to the [checks notes] nine total from Trejo and Castro Montes’ power potential has become an important part of his offensive profile he has slugged double-digit home runs in every season including a career-high 20 home runs during the 2022 campaign A reason his power success comes down to his batted ball profile specifically his ability to hit line drives Montes has a 26.7% line drive a feat that he averaged last year and has contributed to a lot of his success As a result of the number of line drives he hits he has managed to keep his groundball rate under 40% for most of his professional career Fly balls are lower than his career norm at the moment but he has averaged one about 40% of the time he is averaging 0.86 ground outs to fly outs which has helped Albuquerque produce the type of offense we have seen from them all season A great indicator of the value Montes’ bat can provide is best demonstrated by his Player of the Week recognition for April 11-16 He helped his club win four of six games on the road from the El Paso Chihuahuas while going 11-for-26 with four doubles He also had five multi-hit contests and drove in multiple runs in four of the six games It’s also worth noting that his plate discipline is continually improving Montes has a 23.3% strikeout rate a mark that falls in line with his career numbers He’s also got a 12.7% walk rate which is quite serviceable His 44 strikeouts to 24 walks highlight the fact that Montes is aggressive in the count and makes contact early and often This season he is seeing 3.913 pitches per plate appearance showing he is improving his plate discipline while also keeping his typical offensive approach While this article has mainly focused on his offensive dealings his defensive capabilities are also noteworthy I’ve had a couple of opportunities to watch Montes in person down in Albuquerque and whether he is playing second base and positional awareness to handle each spot with the type of care and precision that we have come to expect from our Rockies infielders Love for the glove ft. Coco Montes.@ABQTopes | @Rockies pic.twitter.com/ldPS75rb5q the Rockies can continue to send out Castro and Trejo both of whom have their own strengths and weaknesses but at some point soon it may be worthwhile to look at what’s coming up behind them and give them a chance to try and carve out a spot in the big leagues and show that they may be an improvement because it’s working for some of the other younger players Coco Montes looks ready to take up that challenge and I’m eager for him to get that chance Ryan Feltner gives baseball a wake-up call | Sportscaster Dan’s Newsletter writes in his newsletter that Ryan Felter’s injury after taking a line drive to the head in his last start should be a wake-up call for MLB to figure out how to help protect pitchers He expresses that MLB should have the technology in this day and age to figure out some sort of helmet or protective cap that is light enough to not impede a pitcher’s throwing motion Justin Lawrence has been a dominant part of a strong Rockies bullpen this season and it’s nice to see him getting more recognition in articles like this one from MLB.com. His sweeper is sweeping the nation and he’s a regular featured pitcher on Pitching Ninja’s account on Twitter. Additionally, old friend Carlos Estevez is also having an incredible breakout season with the Los Angeles Angels Triple-A: Albuquerque Isotopes 17, Tacoma Rainiers 8 The Isotopes pounded out 21 hits to score 17 runs in their victory over Tacoma Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero all had three hits Montero drove in four runs as did Aaron Schunk while Connor Kaiser had a three RBI night at the bottom of the lineup Dinelson Lamet allowed one run on four hits in two innings of work Double-A: Portland Sea Dogs 14, Hartford Yard Goats 1 It was a rough night for Hartford pitching after they allowed 14 runs on 15 hits including three home runs the Yard Goats notched eight hits with Bret Boswell and Warming Bernabel accounting for two hits apiece High-A: Everett AquaSox 10, Spokane Indians 3 Gabriel Hughes was roughed up for six runs on eight hits in three innings of work and took the loss to fall to 2-3 on the year with a 7.16 ERA Zach Kokoska had the most notable night offensively hitting a pair of doubles Low-A: Fresno Grizzlies 6, Modesto Nuts 5 tossed three shutout innings giving up two hits while striking out three and walking one both had three hits and Bryant Betancourt drove in two runs Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday For months now fans of the Colorado Rockies have been tantalized with idea of “Tovar Time:” the day in which the organization’s no 28 MLB-wide prospect Ezequiel Tovar would be called up for his major league debut There was clamoring for his call-up before the All-Star Break only to have those hopes denied by a nagging groin injury as fans ticked off the days on the calendar waiting for Tovar Time to come Having Ezequiel Tovar finally on the precipice of his major league debut is where most people think the story begins I think it’s important to explore all the minutes that have ticked by before the clock finally struck Tovar Time “Tovar made his United States debut in 2019 and took his glove with him range and arm all point to playing a plus shortstop for a very long time.” “He knows where he’s supposed to be. He reads hops. He does all the things you’re hoping a 24- or a 25-year-old figures out,” said Rockies scout Ty Coslow. “He’s 19 and plays the game like he’s 30 Much like current Rockies catching prospect Drew Romo when he was drafted Tovar’s defense was already extremely advanced while his bat had potential but needed work Tovar joined the Rockies at their complex in Arizona for fall instructs at the end of 2019 and 2020’s minor league spring training only to end up stranded in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic He would be stuck in Arizona for 18 months unable to return home to Venezuela “I used that time being away from my family as motivation to get better as a baseball player,” Tovar told Rockies Magazine writer Jack Etkin “The maturity is something we always wait on,” said Assistant Director of Player Development Chris Forbes This is something where he had to tighten his belt and be extremely mature about It was a circumstance well beyond his control Tovar spent his time in Arizona doing strength and conditioning training to add power to his bat while also working on his bat control He showed up to 2020 fall instructs looking and playing stronger He took his increased bat skills to the Low-A Fresno Grizzlies Over 72 games in Fresno Tovar became a team leader in most offensive categories At the end of the season Tovar still had the Grizzlies’ second best batting average and OPS His 11 home runs were second most on the team and his slugging percentage was the top mark Tovar was promoted to the High-A Spokane Indians in August of 2021 where he would struggle to adjust to the higher level of play at the plate Over 32 games his slash—especially his on-base percentage—took a noticeable dip and he struck out more often Tovar joined the Arizona Fall League with the Salt River Rafters where he dazzled defensively but continued his struggle at the plate He hit just .161 with 20 strikeouts over 96 plate appearances but did hit three more home runs The key for Tovar’s bat was to adjust to the higher level of play with the goal of being a big league player “Obviously a goal is playing in the big leagues,” Tovar told Etkin “So playing on a big league field and hitting a home run made me feel more comfortable and made me think I can do it.” The Rockies invited Tovar to their major league spring training for 2022 Tovar slashed an astonishing .550/.550/1.100 against big league caliber pitchers His OPS for the spring was an obscene 1.650 leading all spring hitters with more than five at-bats The Rockies were also missing a shortstop with the departure of Trevor Story.. Tovar was assigned to the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats to start the season with the expectation of being either in Triple-A or on the MLB roster by the end of the season At just 20 years old he was the youngest player on both the team and in the Eastern League Tovar still leads the team in OPS despite not having played there since June Tovar was named to the All-Star Futures Game but a nagging groin injury kept him from appearing and kept him out of action until just last week On September 15th Tovar made his debut with the Triple-A Albuquerque Isotopes after a lenghty rehab In five games with the Isotopes Tovar has slashed .333/.391/.476 while only striking out twice in 21 at-bats and with their starting shortstop José Iglesias on the IL and many other rookies getting playing time it was now the perfect opportunity for their top prospect to get major league reps After a long and honestly tough to watch season of Rockies baseball and a minor league career of ups and downs for Ezequiel Tovar there is now one more thing for Rockies fans to be excited about Noah Yingling at Rox Pile has the latest on injured Rockies players Kris Bryant and José Iglesias Bryant has been running drills and taking batting practice He has been out since July with plantar fasciitis Iglesias has been on the IL with a sore hand and has resumed fielding activities Skipper Bud Black expects him to play again before the end of the season but did not have an expected timeframe Triple-A: Sugar Land Space Cowboys 4, Albuquerque Isotopes 3 The Albuquerque Isotopes are the last Rockies affiliate still playing baseball this season Starting pitcher Zach Neal had a solid start for the Isotopes yesterday going five innings while giving up two earned runs on five hits and a walk Neal allowed a two-run home run in the third inning Matt Dennis was shackled with the loss after giving up two earned runs on three hits—including a home run—over his two relief innings Will Gaddis pitched a scoreless eighth inning Brenton Doyle continues to hit the ball well after his promotion from Double-A He had a 2-for-4 day at the plate and hit a solo home run in the second inning DJ Peterson also hit a solo home run that inning Ezequiel Tovar went 2-for-4 in his final game before being promoted to MLB while Jimmy Herron went 2-for-4 to continue a strong September Herron is hitting .357/.429/.690 with three home runs in 14 games this month BACK-TO-BACK! Brenton Doyle follows the Peterson clout with a dinger of his own!T2:Isotopes 2, Space Cowboys 0 pic.twitter.com/PIo3gUaeTX This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page cinema and song are on the agenda for Mexico in August along with fireflies Here is your monthly guide to what’s going on around the country For those looking to connect with the natural world the spectacle of fireflies lighting up the nighttime forest for mating season will return to the Firefly Sanctuary in the town which has become famous for its luminescent insects There’s a lot on offer for kids with a dinosaur exhibition The concert lineup is banda and norteño heavy but also includes local ska band Inspector members of the Cuban ensemble Buena Vista Social Club and Mexican singer Flor Amargo Entrance costs 70 pesos (US $3.50) and there are 2×1 tickets on Mondays and Tuesdays Seniors and disabled people can enter for 40 pesos ($2) There’s free entry from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to the La Redonda vineyards for the annual grape treading part of the process to turn the fruits into juice ready to be transformed into wine Anyone who attends will be asked to take their shoes off and help crush the grapes with live music and wine tasting and plenty of opportunities to learn how wine is made The attractive Magical Town Lagos de Moreno in Jalisco brings back its annual festival this year and a whole separate lineup of kids entertainment but still a great opportunity to visit an often overlooked Magical Town about midway between San Miguel de Allende and Guadalajara There are still tickets available for the Los Cabos Tennis Open with a range of packages available and single days starting at 550 pesos ($27) The ATP event welcomes the world’s highest ranking men’s player • Festival of Rustic Furniture and Embroidered Textiles Finely worked hand-crafted wooden furniture and beautifully embroidered textiles are on offer at the festival The 31st edition of the event includes religious activities The Paracho Guitar Festival brings musicians from Italy Colombia and the United States to the Purépecha Magical Town The festival will have an open relaxed atmosphere and will include a classical guitar contest for musicians and a competition for instrument makers There’s further opportunity to celebrate wine at the Casa Madero vineyard in the Magical Town of Parras which claims to be the oldest vineyard in the Americas There is free entry to the event at the Hacienda San Lorenzo The first edition of the San Miguel de Allende Arts Festival (Fasma) will see 71 music literature and other visual expressions of the arts Many events will be free or for a very low cost in the cultural venues and public squares of the city and Germany will be the guest country why this small World Heritage city is considered the heart that gives strength to the pulse of Mexico and the heartbeat of the world,” a festival spokesperson said • San Miguel de Allende Chamber Music Festival A classical music festival comes to San Miguel with concerts over three consecutive weekends A Canadian piano trio will play alongside Anthony McGill the clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic who the Washington Post had noted for his “powerful technique and exceptional insight,” will also exhibit his talents There’s another opportunity to get wet feet at the L.A The wine season will be inaugurated with a prayer at 12:30 p.m followed by a full program with a grape treading contest Tickets for the full day cost 6,000 pesos ($290) and are available at L.A Cetto stores in Baja California and Mexico City and through Whatsapp at +52 664 364 3867 Pharmakon: Psychotropic Symbiosis is the new exhibition from Colombian artist Cristina Ochoa The three-part exhibition is interactive and promises to span the senses exploring the pharmacological tradition of the Maya The exhibition is the fruit of many years of investigation by Ochoa into the flora discussed in the Maya texts the Popol Vuh and the Chilam Balam It will be on in the SFER IK Tulum arts center in the Hotel Zone A hip hop festival returns to Monterrey Puerto Rico’s reggaeton duo Joel & Randy and a rapper from the same island Tickets for a single day are priced at 1,300 pesos ($63) and tickets for both days for 2,300 pesos ($112) while more expensive VIP tickets are also available The annual festival known as Fenafre will be back in the second largest city in Zacatecas The events will take place in Lagunilla Park to celebrate 466 years since the city’s foundation The beauty pageant is leading the build up and Frensillo’s beauty queen is likely to feature heavily during the festival which will see Banda music from El Recodo and from Bronco Filmmakers battle it out to win an emblematic Little Silver Goat award at the Monterrey Cinema Festival Mexican and Nuevo León films across documentary The red carpet and opening will take place at the Showcenter Complex on August 17 Seventy thousand pesos will be awarded to the winners of the best Mexican fiction and best Mexican documentary as well as the best Nuevo León feature film There’s a free balloon festival in Tahmek which used to receive 10,000 visitors before the COVID-19 pandemic and won’t be used to elevate spectators promise to light up the event with some of their works Dust off your sneakers for the Mexico City Marathon, where 30,000 runners will convene on the capital to follow a course from the National Autonomous University into Chapultepec Park, ending in the central square in the historic center, the zócalo. Those ready for the challenge can sign up here until August 24 The cost is 650 pesos ($32) for Mexicans and $80 for foreign nationals Giving Thanks To You - A Poem for Travel Advisors Bowman’s Travel Brief: Avoid Newark Airport Mastering the Art of Group Travel Bookings Fiesta Americana Travelty Celebrates Travel Advisors The Top 24 Most Powerful Travel Agencies of 2024 The Strategic Art of Pre-Planning Luxury Vacations: A Perspective for Travel Advisors Mexico's wine regions are getting ready to celebrate the transformation of grapes into wine Find out about the best harvest festivals in Mexico and enjoy the richness of this beverage The Ensenada Grape Harvest Festival is 30 years old In 2022 they will take place from July 30 to August 21 under the theme: "The sustainability of the wine valleys." The Comité Provino Baja California is responsible for this festival This region produces the most wine in the country the festivities have been an opportunity to showcase the goodness of Ensenada's terroir and promote wine culture and the work of 80 winemakers in the region "The idea is to relate two concepts that seem to be opposites: conservation and development That is to watch over the conservation of the environment and promote conscious and sensitive management of natural resources And thus generate a harmonious development where the vocation of the area and wine tourism coexist," he explained there will be a Wine Show where a B2B business meeting will be organized with the Baja California wine sector the event that gave birth to the traditional Wine Harvest Festival Seventy-eight wineries will participate with tastings of more than 150 wine labels There will also be gastronomic samples from 60 regional restaurants so going to the harvest festivities at Hacienda San Lorenzo is a tradition they offer the traditional treading of grapes There will also be a pairing dinner with more than 20 options of red there will be an exhibition of the traditional Matachines Dance It was in the cellars of Santo Tomás where the most important wine region in Mexico was born Santo Tomás celebrates more than 130 years so you will be at a traditional Mexican winery attendees will be able to taste all four lines of wine you will find Freixenet's Sale Vivé Estate There it is possible to experience the tradition of the Querétaro wine festivals and participate in the crushing of the grapes There are also tours of the cellars of this important producer and tastings of its best labels this winery will show the richness of its wines Although the entity is not yet positioned as one of the best wine regions in the country during the festivities they seek to promote their wines This region in the center of the country is beginning to position its wines and the Tierra Adentro Winery is revolutionizing wine lovers it offers tours of its vineyards aboard a train It also has a cultural pavilion and a special exhibition at the Barrel Museum You can enjoy the spectacle of the grape treading Several wineries will have their own experience You should visit the Noche Bacanal Romano (Romans Bacanal Night) at Fiesta de la Vendimia at Dos Búhos Winery San Miguel de Allende on August 20th; Fiesta de la Vendimia at Cuna de Tierra August 27th or finally Temporada Vi Fiesta de la Vid(a) For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter On the Pulse: Rental Escapes Message to Travel Advisors Collette - Expertly Crafted Tours for the Modern Traveler Oso Oseguera is an experienced journalist with more than 30 years of practice His coverage of different topics makes him an.. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Curated by Hypeart, Love Letters to LA is a heartfelt tribute to LA’s immigrant communities showcasing diverse artworks at SIZED STUDIO in East Hollywood These pieces draw inspiration from artists’ personal journeys combining traditional techniques with industrial methods and unconventional materials Highlighted works in the exhibition include Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.’s Figeroa Beauty (2020) a monumental work that stems from his exploration of hand-painted signs and the weathered traces of Los Angeles the artist delves into the layered interactions found on public surfaces serving as modern palimpsests where earlier facades are replaced but traces linger His works are not just metaphors; they embody the visual as a form of knowledge and language Nikkolos Mohammed’s Cage 2 (26) (2022) is a work from a new ongoing series in which the artist reclaims hybrid identities through creating contrasting forms through mixed-media collages and ephemera-induced sculptures Mohammad uses sports analogies to examine larger social ideas Taylor Lee’s Happy Thoughts (2023) is also a new piece that is part of an ongoing body of work where the artist focuses on exaggerated and voluminous female forms to champion diversity and womanhood Taylor’s inspirations for her current work also draw heavily from live action dramas of superhumans and robots based in Japan or the Tokusatsu genre Patrick Martinez is introducing a collection of neon collages that sensitively capture the challenges faced by immigrants in his local Los Angeles community and those worldwide who lack representation The artist is renowned for his mixed media “`landscape” paintings all of which aim to evoke a sense of place and reveal locations where personal What does Los Angeles symbolize or represent for you personally? Patrick Martinez: A dense richness, encompassing many and fostering interesting intersections of hybridity. My mother was Filipino and my father is Indigenous Native American and Mexican, they met here so I’m a direct reflection and representation of the city.
 Mike Reesé: Los Angeles symbolizes a theme park sized playground that I was able to play in everyday, bust my ass and learn what’s for me and what’s not for me in this life, the place that gave me space to explore myself as a contributor to the larger picture of life, creativity and even humanity.
 Taylor Lee: Los Angeles has always been my cultural haven, filling the void I experienced growing up in quiet Henderson, Nevada. It symbolizes not just a city, but my future—a place where my cravings for diverse experiences find fulfillment, and my dreams have room to grow. Edmund Arevalo: To me Los Angeles is a blend of dreams, creativity, and ambition. A west coast laidback lifestyle, vibrant multiculturalism, and Traffic. Daniela Garcia Hamilton: LA represents culture for me. It’s a hub where so many different cultural groups have been able to blend together and get still keep true to their uniqueness. Nikkolos Mohammed: Los Angeles symbolizes duality. Truth & fairy tales. Inglewood & Hollywood. Conceptual & Commercial. Survival & Entertainment. Beach & Valley. Jacob Rochester: LA is a great representation of a huge change in energy for me the moment I arrived. I have grounded myself here and have always taken in and appreciated the people I’ve met and the conversations that I’ve had that have shaped my practice in art, design and music.
 Could you provide additional insights into the artworks featured in ‘Love Letters to LA’? Patrick Martinez: Although visually different, the text based neon works and the stucco paintings operate as landscapes of LA. They are from the land and they describe certain areas of the city but they are familiar to all. Taylor Lee: In the upcoming show, I’ll be displaying three pieces. The Strong Women artwork embodies female strength and resilience, showcasing the power of overcoming challenges. The two Godzilla pieces reflect my nostalgia from growing up as an Asian American in the ’90s, a time when Asian representation was scarce. Through Godzilla, a beloved icon, I found solace in my identity and a sense of belonging, making these pieces a poignant reminder of my cultural exploration. Daniela Garcia Hamilton: Both the works in the show are my personal reflections of traditions I grew up with. Pastel embodies the rich of joy I would feel after the cake ceremony, it was a reminder of how beautiful it is to have cultural rituals that embody messages of love and family in unique ways. Nikkolos Mohammed: All of my works in the exhibition come from the point of view of dealing with relief from an emotional and physical process. Because of this, they delve into the visceral process of relief carving or excavating deeper meaning either through poetic or historical language.  Jacob Rochester: I’ve been focusing on portraits that provide a more personal approach to my work. A lot of my recent subjects have been close friends that pull up to my studio, who I also see as an extension of myself in many ways. I like to zero in on different angles across multiple paintings that provide brief insight to who the person is, often shown through their expressions, the clothing they wear and the motifs highlighted in closely cropped compositions.  In one sentence, how would you describe the core essence of your artistic practice?
 Alfonso Gonzalez Jr.: Observant exploration of the now, weaving together the threads of community, familial bonds, and cultural elements to evoke a nostalgic and conceptual tapestry.
 Patrick Martinez: Sampling materials, tropes and stories of Los Angeles then injecting them into my process equates to many discoveries. That’s the core of my artistic process and I’m definitely committed approach. Taylor Lee: Celebration of resilience, diversity, and the pursuit of identity, using powerful symbols and personal experiences to evoke universal emotions and connections. Edmund Arevalo: Combining family portraits and collaging archival materials to retell and challenge traditional narratives of migration and cultural assimilation.  Patrick martinez: Sampling materials, tropes and stories of Los Angeles then injecting them into my process equates to many discoveries. That’s the core of my artistic process and I’m definitely committed approach. Daniela Garcia Hamilton: My painting practice seeks to communicate the joy of growing up in a minority group, it’s meant to emphasize the positive upbringing we experienced, despite the hostility we encountered outside our community.  Nikkolos Mohammed: Hybrid identities through hybrid forms. Jacob Rochester: The core essence of my practice is a culmination of obsessions of techniques that I distill and employ across my work, often in a way that is coded and representative of my taste in design, portraiture, form, object and attention to detail. Credits: Portraits of Alfonso Gonzalez Jr. courtesy of Eduardo Medrano Jr.; Portraits of Patrick Martinez by Troy Ezequiel Montes; Portraits of Taylor Lee by Keith Estiler; All other photography courtesy of the artists exclusively for Hypeart. View this post on InstagramA post shared by HypeArt (@hypeart) is undoubtedly the vineyard to visit in Guanajuato Casa Madero, Parras, Coahuila Moving north to the Parras region of Coahuila, you will find one of the biggest and best wine-producing areas in Mexico Here you can even visit the oldest winery in the Americas too – Casa Madero founded in 1597 – and taste its selection of wines which run the gamut from reds like Shiraz and Malbec to whites such as Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc This spectacular vineyard also has fully certified organic status and a quaint hacienda if you want to stay overnight The best-known vineyard in Querétaro is easily Finca Sala Vivé which is perhaps more commonly referred to simply as Freixenet in reference to the wine brand produced there As part of the Wine and Cheese route of the region – and situated just outside popular pueblo mágico Tequisquiapan – it’s not exactly a hidden gem but it is a well-organised and scenic spot that offers both tours of the grounds and the option to dine in the winery Our first vineyard option in Baja California – the most famous of all Mexico’s wine producing regions – is Finca La Carrodilla in the popular Valle de Guadalupe Known for making artisanal and certified organic wines it’s also dedicated to sustainability in every step of its operations from recycling water to the use of solar panels Finca La Carrodilla would make a great spot for a romantic day out or dinner and drinks with friends We move back to Parras for Bodega Rivero González in Coahuila Proud to be contributing to the great – if undervalued – tradition of Mexican wine this friendly vineyard offers guided tours of the vines and wine tasting in the vaults If you’re interested in a more organised wine event though try and head there for the Cosecha Mágica annual Wine Festival which takes place in August and enjoy their rosés and experimental blends In the Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada you should definitely pay a visit to Adobe Guadalupe one of the region’s most long-standing and successful vineyards that’s got all bases covered from the classics like Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot to lesser known varietals like Nebbiolo and Mourvedre book a room at their B&B and take advantage of the horse riding options available Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Querétaro’s second best vineyard, La Redonda, could actually make for the ideal option if you prefer a more intimate experience. For 365 days a year, they’re open for you to enjoy the scenic views, Mediterranean-style climate and delicious wines (we have it on good authority that their rosé is exquisite Having been going strong for almost 40 years La Redonda shows no sign of slowing down any time soon either we move back to the temperate slopes of Ensenada and the Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California with Decantos Vinícola and its impressive installations this vineyard is a masterpiece of contemporary design and will please wine and architecture fans alike due to its flavoursome grapes and full-length glass walls in a move that sets it apart from many other wineries Decantos Vinícola uses natural rather than mechanical processes to produce its wines Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? 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