On Friday we visited Vena Cava and winery owned by Phil and Eileen Gregory, where Phil is also the Enólogo. The winery is made up of a number of upside down boats which welcomes you to a slightly funky decor.
![The entrance to the Vena Cava vinicola.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040040.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
The entrance to the Vena Cava vinicola.
![Vena Cava](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040020.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Vena Cava
![The architecture of the Vena Cava winicola is based upon upside down boats.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040019.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
The architecture of the Vena Cava winicola is based upon upside down boats.
There also is a water pond just past the parking lot. It gives a beach front feeling that you will not receive at any of the other wineries.
![Beach Front at Vena Cava?](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040016.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Beach Front at Vena Cava?
When we entered the winery, the crew were in the middle of bottling some of the wine. Very organized and productive process.
![Bottling Rose at Vena Cava](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040026.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
Bottling Rose at Vena Cava
Inside the barrel storage area, the a numerous barrels of various blends, some of which have the same grapes but have slightly different mixes of the grapes.
![La Cava en la Vena Cava](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040031.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
La Cava en la Vena Cava
![La Cava en la Vena Cava](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040029.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
La Cava en la Vena Cava
Prior to our tasting Jo Ann was having a conversation about the history of the wines.
![Jo Ann in the Vena Cava Tasting Room](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040027.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
Jo Ann in the Vena Cava Tasting Room
Vena Cava has an extensive portfolio of wines, but alas we did not get to taste all of them.
![Seleccion de vino en Vena Cava](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040032.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Seleccion de vino en Vena Cava
![We did not get to try this bottle yet, so I can not comment on the taste or aroma.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040039.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
We did not get to try this bottle yet, so I can not comment on the taste or aroma.
![We did not get to try this bottle yet, maybe we will return, but the blend looks very interesting to me.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040038.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
We did not get to try this bottle yet, maybe we will return, but the blend looks very interesting to me.
![I enjoyed the Vena Cava Zinfadel.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040036.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
I enjoyed the Vena Cava Zinfandel. I found the wine had a great deep red color, good clarity. It had a fruity but was not spicy. I rated it 3.5 out of 5.
![The Vena Cava Rosado 2014 was a very unique blend for a Rosado.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040035.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
The Vena Cava Rosado 2014 was a very unique blend for a Rosado. It has long legs, but was a little thin on taste. My rating was 2.5 out of 5.
![The white was a mix of varietals and was very good.](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040033.jpg?resize=640%2C853)
The white was a mix of varietals and was very good. It has a sweet taste but is very complex for a white wine. I rated this 4.0 out of 5.
![View across the Valle](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3040025.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
View across the Valle
We did come back the following Tuesday in order to meet up with Phil and talk about his wines. Here is Jo Ann and Phil sharing a great glass of the Big Blend.
![Phil Gregory and Jo Ann](https://i0.wp.com/www.searching4zen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/P3080061-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480)
Phil Gregory and Jo Ann
Address: Rancho San Marcos, Toros Pintos S7N, Ejido Francisco Zarco, Ensenada, B.C.
Phone: +52 (646) 156-8053
www.venacavawine.com
email: venacavawines@gmail.com