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Valle de Guadalupe: Baja California's Enchanting Wine Country - New flavors on every visit. Food and Wine at the Valley
From San Diego Red
Valle de Guadalupe: Baja California's Enchanting Wine Country - New flavors on every visit. Food and Wine at the Valley.
by Kristin Díaz de Sandi July 9 2012
"Being in El Valle de Guadalupe there is always this feeling of serenity that I can not get enough of. On our most recent trip we were celebrating
Father's day. We rarely ever have a plan or set agenda, it's more like we make the drive down there and see where we end up. With our stomachs doing
the talking, you never know what we will be in the mood for. This time around our first stop was at a little road side stand bearing a sign that said
"Barbacoa". So you may have guessed it, we stopped for of course barbacoa, as well as tacos de lengua. The smell of the lamb meat was just
intoxicating. It is honestly the random food stops that have such simplicity and quality, that make me love food just that much more. You might now
think that it is possible, but it is all about the world of exploration.
We spent part of our afternoon under the shady trees at Viña de Liceaga. We need to keep cool in the 94 degree heat, while drinking our vino tinto
right? I absolutely love walking hand in hand with my son Giovanni, and taking in all of the beautiful scenery. Before we knew it we had reached the
last drop of wine, and we were back on the road again.
In between there and the Emevé vineyards we managed to make a stop for some fresh apple pies, pan ruso, and cheese. I am never one to refuse cheese!
One of my favorite finds was actually the rose petal jam. Just putting your nose into the jar for a whiff, is a special experience. We left with our
mini pies, bread, and cheese, but of course that doesn't mean that we didn't have room left for more wine and food.
Silvestre was the last and final stop for this trip. This was actually their first weekend of being open for the season. Let me tell you, the view
alone is just breath taking. I think I went into some sort of vineyard tunnel vision, and had my own escape for a couple of minutes. There isn't a
menu. They come up to you with a board that has the specials written for the day, and everything is prepared on a mesquite grill. To get the taste
buds tingling, you are presented with a snack of jicama covered in lime juice and dried chile powder. We only ordered a couple of items from the menu,
considering that we had already been eating for the entire day. I would definitely love to make a trip back, and order all of the specials offered on
that day. The grilled chicken was bursting with flavor, and oh so juicy. Chicken is honestly not something that I order that often, but this made me
start to wonder why. The fluffy herb flecked bun that housed the pork was absolutely delicious. The ingredients that filled the bun were smokey and
salty, with an added crunch from the garnish. As you may know already, I am a lover of all foods with texture.
Breathing in the fresh air and enjoying a delicious meal was the perfect ending to this Father's day. Until next time my dear Valle de Guadalupe!"
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Watched a great cooking show on PBS last weekend just on this very subject; I think it was 'Mexico ne Plate at a Time:
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i wonder how many people new to México, cross the border and visit valle de Guadalupe for the wine? Quite a number of experienced travelers do it of
course, but I have no idea about how many people take the plunge for the first time.
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Where do you find these articles, Jan?
You always have some great tidbit of information on Baja...THANKS!
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GJ: thanks on this report; where the heck can one get apple pie? Maybe I didn't understand the sign?
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Apple Pie
| Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
GJ: thanks on this report; where the heck can one get apple pie? Maybe I didn't understand the sign? |
On Hwy 3 northbound, just past the stoplight in San Antonio del Minas, look to your left. A couple places make the pies. They are very large, but lack
flavor.....YMMV
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I had a late afternoon lunch at Sylvestre a couple of years ago. It was sublime--possibly the best meal I have ever eaten, although that could have
been in part the setting, the wine, and the company. There was no menu board at the time, they just kept bringing out course after course of small
plates. It was quite expensive, but worth every penny. It was a never-to-be-forgotten meal!
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The wife and I spent a few days last week at Villa del Valle, the place is really nice, their restaurant Corazon de Tierra makes amazing foods....also
took a wine tasting tour to Adobe Guadalupe, La Lomita and 3 Mujeres with a stop in-between at Rancho Cortes for some cheese tasting. Very nice
experience....
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
i wonder how many people new to México, cross the border and visit valle de Guadalupe for the wine? Quite a number of experienced travelers do it of
course, but I have no idea about how many people take the plunge for the first time. |
Also try some of the Olive Oils. I was there a few days ago and loaded up.
bacquito
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mexico one plate at a time is one of the best cooking shows around.
Rick is a brilliant cook and restaurant owner.
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