Cinco de Mayo, by La Vinotheque

In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over French forces in 1862. Here in the U.S., it's an excuse to celebrate the food and drink introduced by our neighbors to the south. You might assume that the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, but it was actually established in the American West by Mexican Americans, during the first years of the Civil War, as a way to show support for the cause of freedom and democracy. Not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day – September 16, the fifth of May is a day to celebrate Mexican heritage. In 2005, the United States Congress issued a resolution calling on the people of the United States to “observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.” La Vinotheque undoubtedly is not going to disobey the U.S. government…and neither should you! So celebrate with a delicious meal and some drinks! Considering a fiesta of your own? Here are some wines available at La Vinotheque of Farmington that will make your gathering the talk of the town.