Step into the Wild West: Querétaro vineyard hosts cowboy-themed grape harvest

Casa Quino vineyard in Querétaro, Mexico, is inviting visitors to step into a Western-themed grape harvest celebration called 'Cowboys & Cabernet.' The event takes place at the historic Casa de Quino estate, a property dating back to the late 18th century that once belonged to a foreman of General Emiliano Zapata.

Originally used for grain storage and animal grazing, the estate has been transformed into an enotourism destination producing rosé, red blend, and Chardonnay wines. It offers a range of activities including guided tours, wine tastings, massages, sports, painting sessions, picnics, and a restaurant, Rincón Siqueiros, serving Mexican-Italian fusion cuisine.

The 'Cowboys & Cabernet' event encourages attendees to embrace a "Texas chic" dress code, complete with boots, cowboy hats, and western attire. Guests can look forward to live country music performances, the traditional grape stomping experience, an open coffee bar, welcome appetizers, wine tastings, a sunset photo session, and a "hat bar" for customizing sombreros.

The culinary highlight will be a four-course tasting menu curated by the Rincón Siqueiros chef, featuring dishes like tuna tostadas, roasted tomato cream soup, glazed short rib, and pavlova. A special menu is available for children, including mac and cheese, wood-fired pizza, and artisanal ice cream. Premium mixology, vineyard tours, and tastings can be purchased as upgrades.

The themed harvest is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Adult tickets are priced at $1,890, with tickets for children under 14 costing $980. The event has a limited capacity of 100 guests.