I've been to Baja, Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe wine country 30 or more times, so I thought I knew the area well. Until I stayed overnight at Adobe Guadalupe Vineyard & Inn. While it's only a two-hour drive SE of San Diego, California, it felt a world away. One-third mile down a narrow dirt road are the gates to 60 acres of sun-dappled splendor. Owner, Tru Miller, hosted me for a press trip. She and her husband purchased the land in 1997. They were only the sixth winery in the valley. Now there are 152. She was the first to provide overnight accommodations. Six fabulous guest rooms still welcome visitors today! There are fountains everywhere creating a feel of a grand European estate Manager Luis Garcia, and the entire staff of 63 are paragons of hospitality and graciousness. The Chef prepares a five course dinner and wine pairing each evening in the formal dining room just off the fountain courtyard. Crystal, silver, and china fill the dimly lighted room which holds 50 people. The adjacent living room offers post prandial relaxation at this Baja inn. One of Miller's pride and joy is her 26 Azteca horses, a breed she was instrumental in bringing to fruition years ago. They are equal parts Andalucia, Quarter horse, and Criollo — a Spanish Wild Mustang. Today, she breeds her beauties and sells them to people in Mexico, USA, and the Netherlands — her home country. Marci Plopper — a Canadian trainer — and three ranch hands baby the equine daily. The stables are gorgeous. Each Monday Plopper teaches a riding class to kids with Cerebral Palsy. They range in ages from six months to six years. There is also an opportunity for the general public to meet the horses at the Elegance in the
I’ve been to Baja, Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe wine country 30 or more times, so I thought I knew the area well. Until I stayed overnight at Adobe Guadalupe Vineyard & Inn. While it’s only a two-hour drive SE of San Diego, California, it felt a world away. One-third mile down a narrow dirt road
Yep, you read that correctly. I landed a big smooch on a 35 ton ballena’s schnoz in Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon. Gray whales begin migrating from Alaska’s Bering Sea in January to give birth to their calves in the warm Pacific Ocean off Baja. The beautiful behemoths winter roughly 550 miles south of San Diego, California, until they head back north in April. The Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/58c83999e4b05675ee9c5ad8
Yep, you read that correctly. I landed a big smooch on a 35 ton ballena’s schnoz in Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon. Gray whales begin migrating from Alaska’s Bering Sea in January to give birth to their calves in the warm Pacific Ocean off Baja. The beautiful behemoths winter roughly 550 miles south of San Diego,
Situated on 3,000 sun-dappled acres 25 miles east of Ensenada is Baja, Mexico's wine country — Valle de Guadalupe. The valley produces 90% of the country's vino. Orchards yield Petite Sirah, Chenin Blanc, and Nebbiolo stellar enough to rival their contemporaries in Europe, making it a popular destination. But, it's not just the grapes attracting visitors. Artisanal olive oil, marmalade, honey, and cheese made at the Baja Wineries are huge crowd pleasers. LA Cetto Winery offers fresh pressed extra virgin olive oil for an inexpensive price. Its light taste and consistency make it perfect for salad dressing. When I was there in October, 2016, a 750ml bottle cost $7. Nearby, is La Casa Doña Lupe, one of the organic Baja wineries. This place has elevated homemade culinary treats to a new level! Doña's been running her vineyard for over 50 years. Recently, her son and daughter have joined Doña to help her run the growing business. Olive trees laden with the green orbs line her driveway. Each November her staff harvest and squeeze the green fruit into Dona's Ajo y Especias — garlic and spices olive oil. I tried to get the recipe out of her, but nada. The bottles fly off the shelf. Rightly so. Another of Dona's specialties is marmalade. Her amazing combinations dance on your tongue – tomato/chili, chipotle/peach, strawberry/chocolate...okay, gotta stop, my mouth's watering. On your way out of the valley you MUST stop at Tienda de Quesos y Vinos Cremeria los Globos. The women who run the shop are ADORBS! They make every kind of cheese imaginable...and give lots of samples. And...wait for it...they sell Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon Honey! Talk about a unique tea party. Baja Mexico's Adobe Guadalupe Vineyard & Inn More Like a European Estate 10 Photos to Inspire You to Visit La Paz,
Situated on 3,000 sun-dappled acres 25 miles east of Ensenada is Baja, Mexico’s wine country — Valle de Guadalupe. The valley produces 90% of the country’s vino. Orchards yield Petite Sirah, Chenin Blanc, and Nebbiolo stellar enough to rival their contemporaries in Europe, making it a popular destination. But, it’s not just the grapes attracting
