With the reopening of some of the wineries and restaurants in Valle de Guadalupe, many people are itching to get back to Baja’s beautiful wine country after three months of staying away. Although the state of Baja California is currently restricting non-essential activity, wineries and restaurants have been permitted to reopen to the public at… Read more »
While most visitors to the Valle de Guadalupe come for the wine and food, there’s a cultural side of the famous wine region that can be found in the few small museums in the valley. If you’re looking to learn more about the history and peoples of the region or more about the winemaking process,… Read more »
The History of Restaurant Tre Galline in the Valle de Guadalupe By W. Scott Koenig When we visited Tre Galline in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur in 2012, we had no idea that chef Angelo Dal Bon and his family were opening a new location later that year a thousand miles to the… Read more »
A Perfect Pairing in the Valle de Guadalupe By: W. Scott Koenig In the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California’s wine country, there’s nothing better than a thoughtfully-prepared and delicious dish crafted of fresh local ingredients accompanied by a glass of one of the region’s earthy red blends or monovarietals. And when the menu is… Read more »
The Concurso de Paellas (paella competition) will take place Sunday, August 19, 2018. As the closing event of Valle de Guadalupe’s Fiestas de la Vendimia wine harvest festival, the event will feature over 90 teams presenting paella for competition and consumption. More than 70 wineries from the region will be present to serve wine tastings. The… Read more »
The Muestra del Vino will take place Friday, August 3, 2018. This is the grand opening event of Valle de Guadalupe’s Fiestas de la Vendimia wine harvest festival. The event will feature wine from more than 60 wineries from the region and food from local restaurants and chefs. Throughout the event space, various live music… Read more »
The Fiestas de la Vendimia will take place from July 26-August 19, 2018. Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe wine harvest festival is a series of parties and events that feature the incredible wine and food from the region. Events will take place throughout the Guadalupe Valley as well as Ensenada and surrounding areas. Learn more about… Read more »
The Ruta del Vino Bike Ride will take place on July 21, 2018. The 31-mile route around Valle de Guadalupe ends with a wine and food festival with selections of local wine and cuisine. Registration includes a special-edition wine glass and wine serving. For more information: rutadelvinobikeride.net
Seven educational courses in the “soul food” of Mexico By W. Scott Koenig The state of Michoacán in central Mexico is known for its diverse indigenous population. Humans have inhabited its mountains and valleys for at least 10,000 years and 38 native languages are still in use today. You can hear the tongue of… Read more »
The Concurso de Paellas (paella competition) will take place Sunday, August 20, 2017. As the closing event of Valle de Guadalupe’s Fiestas de la Vendimia wine harvest festival, the event will feature over 90 teams presenting paella for competition and consumption. More than 50 wineries from the region will be present to serve wine tastings. The… Read more »