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Wineries in Valle de Guadalupe

phoenix2121 - 7-14-2014 at 12:01 PM

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!

willardguy - 7-14-2014 at 12:23 PM

be sure to check out Boones Farm! ;)

phoenix2121 - 7-14-2014 at 12:32 PM

Hard pass on that one.

SDClark5 - 7-14-2014 at 12:54 PM

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.

BajaGeoff - 7-14-2014 at 02:48 PM

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!

elgatoloco - 7-14-2014 at 07:46 PM

We stopped into the Wine Museum a few weeks ago. It was nice. Check it out.

redhilltown - 7-14-2014 at 11:07 PM

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.

bajaguy - 7-15-2014 at 02:31 AM

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]

PlanB - 7-15-2014 at 07:28 AM

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

dasubergeek - 7-15-2014 at 10:11 AM

No reservations needed for wine tasting. Reserve for "fancy" restaurants.

Bob H - 7-15-2014 at 11:06 AM

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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



GREAT Place !! http://lacasaviejabaja.com/

Martyman - 7-15-2014 at 01:31 PM

Gotta add Montefiori to the list.

bajadock - 7-15-2014 at 04:00 PM

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.

phoenix2121 - 7-21-2014 at 02:07 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. Heading out this Saturday.

BajaGeoff - 7-21-2014 at 04:26 PM

Have a great visit to the Valle!

bajadock - 7-21-2014 at 05:24 PM

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]

bajaguy - 7-21-2014 at 05:50 PM

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]

Whale-ista - 7-21-2014 at 09:24 PM

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.

SDClark5 - 7-23-2014 at 05:36 PM

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.