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Whale-ista
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Visiting Guadalupe valley- suggestions for spots to visit?
I'm considering spending some future weekends in the area so I'm looking for recommendations for must-visit wineries, that combine good food, art,
music and/or other attractions with tasting experience
Bonus points for views, outdoor seating, pet friendly.
I have a place to stay, but ideas for interesting lodging for friends is also helpful.
Anyone willing to share their favorites?
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Stop in and visit Aime at Sol Y Barro...definitely one of my favorites:
http://www.bajabound.com/destinations/bajawinecountry/solyba...
Phil and Eileen Gregory have an amazing spot that includes La Villa del Valle, Vena Cava winery and Corazon de Tierra restaurant:
http://www.lavilladelvalle.com/
Have fun!
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You can start here:
Take your pick:
Lechuza
Las Nubes
Casa de Piedra
Vina Cava
Madera 5
Adobe Guadalupe
Monte Xanic
http://vinedosmalagon.com/Vinedos-Malagon-Home.html
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Martyman
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My favorite is Villa Montefiori
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For better dinner restaurants, try these time-honored favorites...
Laja's & Mustafa's
As to the future, new changes to this land will not be for the better. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
[Edited on 2-7-2014 by Pompano]
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Finca Altozano opens in early March for the campestre season. Outstanding. Also second La Villa del Valle. If you want the view, though, you need to
stay at Encuentro Guadalupe on Hwy 3 northeast of Fco. Zarco. Expensive but luxurious... you get your own cabin, no next door neighbor.
Also, for breakfast, La Cocina de Doņa Esthela, which is off the El Tigre road (the one that runs from the free road to Hwy 3 through El Porvenir).
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DENNIS
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Guadalupe, the town, was founded by Russian immigrants who's families are still living there, as well as scattered throughout the Ensenada area.
In town, there is a Russian museum that is worth visiting.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Guadalupe, the town, was founded by Russian immigrants who's families are still living there, as well as scattered throughout the Ensenada area.
In town, there is a Russian museum that is worth visiting. |
Good to see you alive and kickn D. One day we want to see that museo.
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Great Eats
Second on Finca Altozano
Turn in from HWY 3 north of San Antonio de las Minas as you would for Laja, however continue straight past Laja for about a 1/2 mile, will be on your
right.
Outdoor dining overlooking the Valle......can be chilly, wear a coat....a favorite spot
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There is a Russian museum at the Bibayoff winery...really interesting stuff to check out.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGeoff
There is a Russian museum at the Bibayoff winery...really interesting stuff to check out. |
Hi Geoff..........did they relocate the museum that was in the middle of town?
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Wow great stuff Don Jorge!
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A bit of background:
http://www.bajabound.com/bajaadventures/bajatravel/guadalupe...
http://www.bajatimes.com/bajawine_bibayoff.asp
http://agringoinmexico.wordpress.com/2013/03/12/valle-de-gua...
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Jorge
Some of these places made Chuys look uptown |
Brings tears to my eyes, Jorge. I know you remember the day.
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Whale-ista
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thanks everyone! you are making me want to spend a lot more time in Ensenada area. I will be working on the casita in San Miguel this summer.
I also recall the "simpler" times of 20 years ago- nothing much going on in the valley. Going out to eat lamb at Mustafas was a long Sunday drive to
see the countryside and visit friends who were "roughing it" in their lovely country homes.
Amazing to see such changes...
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Jorge
The water west of Zarco is salty and many of the wells fail during dry periods. Where Ensenada draws their water the wells are good as is the water.
But it is their water and the few that have tried to borrow some paid dearly for their indescretion.
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If you are so inclined, elaborate a bit on this.
Thanks
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The Fuentes family
Don Jorge
Is the current Fuentes winery operated by Miguel Fuentes the same as the one you refer to???
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Whale-ista
I'm considering spending some future weekends in the area so I'm looking for recommendations for must-visit wineries, that combine good food, art,
music and/or other attractions with tasting experience
Bonus points for views, outdoor seating, pet friendly.
I have a place to stay, but ideas for interesting lodging for friends is also helpful.
Anyone willing to share their favorites? |
The Russian Valley Hot Springs perhaps? East from L.A. Cetto winery, in the Caņon Agua Caliente...
See 2011 photos by baquito and BajaCat here: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=55995
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Santiago
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DJ: Are you aware of any books on the history of the Valley? This is facinating stuff to me.
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Santiago
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DJ: your comment on "Hobby" farms paid for by "Hobby" money has been something I was curious about. Some of the new wineries are pretty lavish and I
just don't understand how the heck they make any money. There is a huge wine market 100 miles to the north of this valley and yet, I see very little
effort to tap into it.
In my local super market in Nor Cal there are two long rows of wines from all over the world; 80% priced below $10/ bottle. Absolutely none of the
wines form Mexico can be found. None. Zero. Zilch.
Porque?
Is there a local 'anti-Chetto' feeling still prevalent?
Thanks
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