Notas del Valle de Guadalupe: July 2017

Monday, July 31, 2017

Cool Looking Hotel Concept by Fernando Romero

Architect/designer Fernando Romero posted this picture on Twitter today with the caption, "New Hotel Master Plan for Valle de Guadalupe, Baja's Booming Wine Region

Romero's firm is involved in many very cool projects around the world.

You can check them out here: fr•ee

Lechuza's Email Address

Lechuza is one of my favorite wineries in the Valle. The owners and winemakers, Kris and Adam, produce excellent wines and are very generous and gracious hosts.

You can email them to make a reservation to visit Lechuza here: reservations.vinoslechuza@gmail.com

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Restaurant Report: The Urbanist - Animalón

More blog love for Animalón.

This summer's must have meal is being served under a tree in Mexico

Saturday, July 29, 2017

Restaurant Report: Life & Food - Animalón

Animalón: Wine and dine with Javier Placencia under a tree in Valle de Guadalupe

Friday, July 28, 2017

Concert: Pandora @ Bodegas del Valle - Sept 30

Tickets go on sale on Monday, July 31: Taquilla Express

Bodegas del Valle - Facebook Event

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Event: Noche Bohemia at Trevista Vineyard - Sept. 9

Tickets

Sunday, July 23, 2017

Photo Gallery: The Venue Report

The site of this gallery of elopement photos is One Bunk's (San Diego and Tijuana) Valle project.

A Colorfully Styled Elopement in Mexico's Valle de Guadalupe

Breakfast at El Alamo

El Alamo, a small hotel near Finca Altozano, will begin serving breakfast beginning on July 28.

El Alamo - Facebook

Friday, July 21, 2017

Restaurant List: New World Order

No secret spots revealed here, but a pretty good list nonetheless.

Eat List: Valle de Guadalupe & Ensenada, Mexico

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Trip Report: Financial Times

Jancis Robinson offers up a few opinions about the Valle as well as some wine suggestions.

Mexican wine: riding the crest of a wave

Use Uber to visit the Valle

I have never used Uber's Valle service, but it certainly solves a problem for people who do not want to drive in Mexico.

Uber will continue providing the Valle service until September 30.

UberValle: the easiest way to visit Valle de Guadalupe

Monday, July 17, 2017

New Lodging: El Cortijo de la Luna

Three cabins near Finca Altozano.

El Cortijo de la Luna - Facebook

Sunday, July 16, 2017

I talked to a local winemaker a couple weeks ago who told me that there were now over 150 wineries operating in the Valle. Which means my winery list is really incomplete and I have a lot of work to do.

Here are three wineries that I recently added to my list with many more to come.

Vinos Dubacano - Facebook

Viñedos de la Reina - Facebook

Viñedos de la Reina

Vinos Martlot - Facebook

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Javier Plascencia's Summer Pop-up - Animalón

Javier Plascencia has announced the details of the special dinner series he is doing in Valle de Guadalupe in support of his book, Animalón.

Thursdays through Sundays

July 27 - Sept 9

8 courses

$90 (wine/beer extra)

Tickets

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Vendimia Event: Renacimiento at Clos de Tres Cantos - Aug 18

mariabcnd@prodigy.net.mx

Clos de Tres Cantos - Facebook Event

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Concert: Raúl di Blasio at Bodegas del Valle - Sept. 16

As of today (July 11) Servi Eventos did not have this concert listed on their site, but here's the link:

Servientos.com.mx

Bodegas del Valle - Facebook

Monday, July 10, 2017

Wine Suggestions: The French Laundry

Photo credit: The French Laundry's Facebook Page

I thought it might be useful to provide a list of wines from Valle de Guadalupe currently on The French Laundry's world class wine list.

2013 Adobe Guadalupe, "Gabriel," Valle de Guadalupe

2014 Corona del Valle, Valle de Guadalupe

2013 Hacienda la Lomita, Grenache, "Pagano," Valle de Guadalupe

2013 Lechuza, "Amantes Mezcla," Valle de Guadalupe

2013 Lechuza, Nebbiolo, Valle de Guadalupe

2014 Solar Fortún, "O Positivo," Valle de Guadalupe

2011 Torres Alegre, Syrah, "Cru Garage," Valle de Guadalupe

2014 Vinícola La Trinidad, "Fauno," Valle de Guadalupe

2015 Monte Xanic, Sauvignon Blanc, "Viña Kristel," Valle de Guadalupe

New Lodging: Rocas del Valle

According to their Facebook page Rocas del Valle will open on July 11.

Rocas del Valle - Facebook

Rocas del Valle - Instagram

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Event Report: Valle de Guadalupe Life - Lechuza's Spring Release Party

Here's a nice report and gallery of what was indeed a special event.

Lechuza's Annual Spring Release Party

Note: Apparently Valle de Guadalupe Life is a new site. It promises, "Everything you need to know about the Valle." As of today (July 8) it's light on content.