Wine Tasting Comes to Los Barriles

Los Barriles is moving up in the social world. The Loft, the new wine and cigar bar at the Palmas de Cortez Hotel, was inaugurated on May 15. They will be hosting a wine tasting every Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Their first one was last Friday and it was a wonderful experience! Pepe greets you as you arrive, and both he and Francis, his French associate, serve you as they describe the wines, which they pair with just the right cheeses and olives. The background music adds to the ambience of this cozy upstairs locale. The Loft is open daily from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (closed Mondays), and allows for a relaxed social gathering, as well as a semi-private business setting. Their wine selection is varied, and includes Mexican wines; their cigar selection offers many from which to choose. It is truly a welcome venue in this secluded part of the East Cape.