phoenix2121
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Wineries in Valle de Guadalupe
We have some friends coming to visit and we thought that we'd take them to one of the wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Does anyone have any experience
with this?
I can't seem to find info on whether you just drop in, or if you need to call ahead. The few websites I've found don't seem to post hours or anything.
I also can't find pricing info, and we don't intend to break the bank.
Can anyone point us in the right direction? We might also be interested in one of the tours offered up to tourists in the region.
Whatever works... just need some info. Thanks!
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be sure to check out Boones Farm! 
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phoenix2121
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Hard pass on that one.
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For people who enjoy wine, food and the company of interesting people Valle de Guadalupe is a very special place. A visit to my blog - http://thevalledeguadalupe.blogspot.com will probably generate a bunch of questions. I'll be happy to answer them.
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Here is a guide we put together with many of the wineries that includes contact information and tasting hours. The guide is a few years old, so I
would definitely call ahead to verify:
http://www.bajabound.com/destinations/bajawinecountry/wineri...
One of my favorites to visit is Sol Y Barro....very small operation owned by Aime who is of Swiss descent. He produces some very nice wine and has an
outdoor brick oven to make handmade pizza for visitors:
http://www.bajabound.com/destinations/bajawinecountry/solyba...
Have a great visit to the valley...it is such a special place!
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We stopped into the Wine Museum a few weeks ago. It was nice. Check it out.
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I agree as to Soy Y Barro...was there a few weeks ago and very very nice...eclectic to say the least. We've stopped at Malagon the last few times and
have had a blast there...AnaRosa has been the hostess each time and she is fun fun fun...just wind her up a bit and get her going and you'll have a
blast!!!
http://www.vinedosmalagon.com/
The valley has the sense of Santa Ynez 30-40 years ago where you still feel like you are in the wine maker's backyard or-in some cases-in their home
without all the pretensions and attitude of larger wine areas.
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Second the recommendation on the Wine Museum
If you go on a weekend, stop by Lechuza. If during the week, call ahead. You will be at home with Kris. Small, family owned and operated. At about KM
82.5 on the Tecate-Ensenada highway.
http://vinoslechuza.com/
Then have dinner at Finca Altozano, just around the corner.
http://fincaltozano.com/en/
Also visit Fuentes and say "Hi" to Miguel
http://www.bajabound.com/destinations/bajawinecountry/fuente...
[Edited on 7-15-2014 by bajaguy]
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do try La Casa Vieja in San Antonio de Las Minas, KM 93.5. 100% natural wine gown on site and without any additives or other than natural yeast and
fermentation. Amongst an olive grove with an excellent "rustic" restaurant. Humberto Toscano is the host and is best for a late afternoon - early
evening respite on the weekends. Call: (646) 155-31-53
Saludos
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No reservations needed for wine tasting. Reserve for "fancy" restaurants.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by PlanB
do try La Casa Vieja in San Antonio de Las Minas, KM 93.5. 100% natural wine gown on site and without any additives or other than natural yeast and
fermentation. Amongst an olive grove with an excellent "rustic" restaurant. Humberto Toscano is the host and is best for a late afternoon - early
evening respite on the weekends. Call: (646) 155-31-53
Saludos |
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Gotta add Montefiori to the list.
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PHX2121,
Sent you a U2U private message.
Bajabound's list is as solid as there is with links and info. GO4IT.
If I had only one Valle de Guadalupe afternoon with guests, I would choose one large winery and one smaller winery. Always bring bottled water.
Finish off the afternoon with dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area.
Hope to read your successful report here.
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Thanks for the info everyone. Heading out this Saturday.
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Have a great visit to the Valle!
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100F degrees forecast for this weekend in the valley, ouch. A few wineries could throw out some "coolest cave in the summer" propaganda for tourist
recruitment. Any nominations?
Francisco Zarco Weather
[Edited on 7-22-2014 by bajadock]
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Lechuza in GV, MD in Uruapan
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajadock
100F degrees forecast for this weekend in the valley, ouch. A few wineries could throw out some "coolest cave in the summer" propaganda for tourist
recruitment. Any nominations?
Francisco Zarco Weather
[Edited on 7-22-2014 by bajadock] |
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Some of these places will be of interest for their architecture as well as wine and food. And this one might be cool,tho not a cave
: http://www.bajabound.com/destinations/bajawinecountry/venaca...
"Vena Cava is currently constructing their winery building, which has been described as "sensational." The entire structure is subterranean and the
roofs will be made out of upturned wooden boat hulls which will give a cathedral type effect. This year they planted another 5,000 grapes. The
vineyard now is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Chardonnay, and Viognier."
i'm pretty sure this project is completed.
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Not easy to beat the heat in the Valle. LA Cetto has air conditioning , but is not exactly the most interesting winery. Garza, Mogor, Las Nubes, and
Lechuza have nice shady tasting areas. Actually, they all do, but those are some of favorite places.
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