Our last visit was in 2021, but I still wanted to leave a review for this really cool, artsy spot…read morebecause the experience stuck with me all these years later. I ended up doing the tequila tasting since I absolutely suck at drinking wine, and honestly, it was such a fun experience. They paired the tequila with chocolate, spices, and different salts, which made the tasting feel unique, interactive, and way more memorable than I expected. The whole place had a creative, laid-back vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. If you're looking for something different from the usual wine tasting scene, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Visited Casa Frida and tequila tasted at 10:15 in the morning. We know how to have fun. This was a…read moregreat experience that paired 4 tequilas with flavored enhanced citrus that took each tequila to another level. Our server Angel was a wealth of knowledge and provided good pours along with bottled water accompanied with a glass with ice. We pretty much had the place to ourselves and the sofa area was indeed comfortable. We are not that knowledgeable when it comes to tequila but left with a better understanding of the spirit. The location is gorgeous and has a world class restaurant on the premises. Tequila tasting runs $32 per person and worth every penny. We had so much fun and will for sure return for another visit.

I was heading to Valle de Guadalupe for a wedding and the wedding details recommended Ruta del Vino…read morefor private transportation from San Diego. My friends and I weren't too sure of how the process would be since they picked us up after we walked across the border. We booked our rides through WhatsApp and the communication was super easy. They were super responsive, and the day before our designated rides, they shared the driver's number for us to connect directly. Our driver down to Valle was named Elias and made the whole process so simple! He picked us right outside of where we came out after crossing the border. He was super friendly and wanted to make sure we were comfortable for the drive. He told us a little bit about Valle and how he's lived there for 25 years. On my way back, I had a different driver, who was Natalie. She was super nice and the ride back was so quick, probably because it was the morning and traffic wasn't too bad in Tijuana yet. She was helpful in directing me to find the line to cross the border. Without the direction from her, I would have definitely been confused. They made this whole process so seamless! They were on time and available for all the questions I had leading up to the rides as well. I will for sure use them in the future any time I'm traveling somewhere driving distance in Mexico!

Wonderful service from start to finish. They picked us up directly from our home in San Diego and…read moredrove us to our resort in Valle de Guadalupe and back. We added on a wine tour in the valley too. Ivan our driver, a native of the valley, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the valley, even providing excellent restaurant recommendations. The whole experience made us feel safe and secure, we would gladly travel with them again. They even suggested and helped us get a fast pass for border crossing that saved us 3 hours in crossing the border. Great team and service.

This place is located in the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico. I wasn't always a fan of the wine…read morefrom this area. But over the last two decades they have made large strides in quality with new modernization techniques. Besides all of the wine makers that have been here for generations, others (Spain, France, and Italy) from around the world have joined in wine making in the area. The area has all of the basic ingredients (proper climate and soil) needed to make great wine. The area sits in the same latitude as the great wine making areas of the Mediterranean. As a result, now I am a big fan of the area's wine. Now many compare the area to Tuscany Italia before the big tourist rush occurred. The greater area is also home to many Michelin rated restaurants with a great ocean/farm to table menu (carta). Organic and sustainability are fully represented in restaurants as well. If you love seafood, then this place is heaven because of the abundance of fresh seafood from both the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific. I predict that once the new airport in Ensenada is built then this place is going to explode with tourism. Currently, having to fly into Tijuana then take a bus or private transport has been the only way to reach this area from most places in the US with the exception of southern California. People in southern California are lucky enough to drive down for a weekend because it's just that close to them. It's the equivalent of people from Chicago spending a weekend in wine country in Michigan, Indiana, or Wisconsin. In all honesty there is no comparison because most wine in the Midwest is mediocre at best. The problem in the Midwest is the climate extremes which are not suitable to most popular wine varietals. Even when I do find wine from the Midwest that I like, it usually has at least $50-$60 price tag. At a typical grocery store in Spain or Portugal very good bottle of wine is sometimes cheaper than a bottle of water! Under $10 a bottle pricing gets you very good wine, above that you can have even better quality. The winery is beautiful even in the winter. I like to visit in the winter because although it's not super warm here, I go from wearing a winter jacket to wearing a light jacket or sweater. The nights can drop into the 40s which is still much better than a winter polar vortex back home. There is a lot less people, therefore, I can also get into the best restaurants in the area. My rental flat had absolutely no neighbors until the last day when it was time to leave. The isolation was very nice because the grounds are beautiful and very full of life. A huge assortment of birds make this their winter getaway from the harsh winters up north. Citrus fruit was in season down here and the neighboring property had an orchard of trees filled with oranges. The property has a few nice pathways to walk after mealtimes. I also enjoyed the outdoor wine tour which explores the different varietals fields with an enthusiastic guide that was quick witted with jokes. The wine pourings that accommodate the tour were delicious and wisely chosen. I also opted to take the wine cave tour right after the outside tour. How was the cave tour? It was disappointing and frustrating. First of all, as I patiently waited to be taken down to the cave from their gift shop area they forgot about me. They have a list of who is supposed to go down and yet they still went down without everyone?!? Finally a cashier notices that I'm just walking around not shopping and asked me if I was waiting for someone. I told him that I was waiting for the cave tour to begin. He got a hold of the tour guide who had already gone down with some of the group and he came up to retrieve us. Those that were already in the cave, already had been served food that was optional to order with the tasting. After several pourings in the previous tour, yes, I was ready to have some food to lessen the impact of more pourings. Also, they had a nice selection of items that would complement the pourings. Somehow, they forgot about me again, and I noticed others were getting a different presentation than I was on the same tour. Okay, now a sense of frustration is overcoming me and I mention the oversights to the guide. He lied to me and told me that the others had a different level of wine tasting. This disorganized tour was also set up backwards because there should have been a walking tour of the fermentation area first then tastings afterwards. Besides the bad cave tour that I definitely don't recommend. Everything else was great with the exception of the cold washroom on cold nights. They have very nice employees, beautiful grounds, very good breakfast, and a great dinner restaurant called Latitude on the property. Would I come back? Yes, because besides a few frustrating moments the rest was great.

Cielo was a big disappointment for me. Especially because I recommended this place to my friends…read morewho were celebrating a birthday. Service here took a long time to just get menus and initial drinks. We also ordered food that was no longer available. When we did order, the food took near an hour to come to our table. The place was severely understaffed and most of our utensils were dirty. Place offers great views of the vineyard. It's just about the only good thing this place has. Sadly. They do have a "Michelin rated" restaurant inside the building, curious to see what the service there is. Overall, i would say there are so many other wineries around Valle de Guadalupe that offer better services/food and drinks.

Love visiting this place! Great atmosphere and amazing view to the valle…read more Great wine and meal options. Really enjoy doing the the tasting! Service as always is great!

If you're looking for one of the most unique and elevated wine experiences in Valle, Decantos…read moreVinícola absolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the vibe is unmatched. The outdoor patio has a sleek, modern design that perfectly blends with the natural beauty of Valle de Guadalupe open air, scenic views, and the perfect place to unwind with a glass in hand. When you step inside, the space shifts into a cool, refreshing escape with great air conditioning, making it the perfect balance of indoor comfort and outdoor charm. The wine tastings here are easily some of my favorites in the valley. Every pour feels intentional, well-crafted, and showcases the best of what the region has to offer. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just getting into tastings, this place hits the mark. And let's talk about the food absolutely delicious. The brick oven pizza is a must. Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, it pairs so well with their wines that it's hard not to order another round. Overall, Decantos is the kind of place that checks every box: great wine, amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and a modern, relaxed vibe. Can't recommend it enough definitely a 5-star experience.

We have been both to Bruma and Bruma Wine Graden! Both are exceptional places. The service is…read morealways excellent but the food is always unique. If you haven't been here, everything you order you will like. Ceviche, lechón, pescado, abulon, scallops all 5 Starts.

Bruma was our second tasting of the trip, right after Monte Xanic, and what a contrast.Bruma was…read moreour second tasting of the trip, right after Monte Xanic, and what a contrast. Monte Xanic walked us through every pour like a warm hug. Bruma is too cool and too artsy for any of that. Both are good! Just know what you're walking into. Bruma makes a really damn good glass of wine, and they make you go underground for it. The tasting is in a dark, quiet cellar that turns out to be the perfect place to actually pay attention to what's in your glass. And what's in there has personality. Real personality. The winery itself is moody and artistic in the very best way, built around a 300-year-old oak tree (which, fine, show off). Then you step outside and the grounds are STUNNING. So stunning that we wandered for an hour and decided to stay for dinner. Separate review coming. Four stars and not five because of the service during the tasting. Nobody was rude, everyone was perfectly nice, but they were also barely there. For a tasting, where the whole point is to learn what you're drinking, that's a miss. Worth the trip. Just bring a friend who knows wine, in case nobody else volunteers.

Vinos Xecue - enchanting & unforgettable…read more We were looking for a new vineyard to try along the Wine Route at Valle de Guadalupe and found Vino Xucue was highly rated and looked lovely with a fully 360 degree experience we were looking for: and we were not disappointed. Martin was our sommelier and he took incredible care of us, speaking English so that most of our group could follow along. We ordered small bites that were simply indulgent: each bite was hand crafted onsite and tasted phenomenal. We weren't rushed and took our time enjoying the 5-lable tasting. We wandered the grounds and soaked in the incredible scenery along the valley, the rolling hills filled with vineyards and punctuated with lavender to make the whole experience something out of a storybook. Martin took the time to help some in our party who had never before done a tasting, which was really helpful for me (not a novice but nowhere close to a pro). The wines were delicious, made all the more flavorful as learned the notes beforehand so our palates could get the cheat code. Even though there are so many wineries left to discover on The Wine Route in Ensenada, we would definitely return to Vino Xecue because the experience was simply unforgettable.

First thing when I came in I was surrounded by 10 untrained dogs. I was wearing a brand new…read moreexpensive dress, that the dogs chewed apart. Trying to get them off of me was not easy and nobody who worked there seemed to care. I got them off and walked away- and they bit my calf so hard that it bled. They were cute and I love dogs- but not great for a fancy place. The entire time they came over to the table and begged for food and jumped up on me. Location was gorgeous and wine was pretty good- tasting was expensive and they poured enough for one sip only. The food was great, but also expensive for such small portions. You'd think after the dogs making me bleed there'd be some generous pours or something- but nope! Some of the tastings were under a single ounce. Overall gorgeous location and great tasting wine and food- but won't be returning due to the outrageously small portions, expensive price, and dining experience with biting and begging dogs.

Service is great, very welcoming. Lower level can get full and you might have to wait in your car…read moreby the security gate before they let you through, reservations are not accepted at the lower level. Reservation is required for the upper level but that is mostly for the specialized wine tasting and tour which I also recommend once. Lakeside is always great. Their rose is okay, chardonnay is good and their sauvignon blanc is the way to go. Ambiance is very relaxing and intimate. Music playing in the background.

Apparently it's by reservation only, but we told them we wanted to buy a bottle and not a…read moretour/sampling option. They allowed us to go inside and enjoy our drink. The customer service was excellent and very friendly! They were very helpful in recommending a bottle for our taste and provided table service along with an ice bucket to keep our bottle chilled. The hilltop views are beautiful and very picturesque for our group photos. Will definitely return next time we visit Valle.

Excellent wine service and location. Rosarito locals so definitely coming back soon!read more

Four Tasting Categories: Classica/Classic: $350 Pesos ($20 USD); Reserva/Reserve: $470 Pesos…read more($27.50 USD); Inéditos/Unique: $530 Pesos ($30 USD); and Premium: $630 Pesos ($36 USD), as of our 8/8/24 visit. Each tasting included four pours, including single varietal whites, reds, and blends. We've been coming to Valle de Guadalupe ("VdG") for about 15 years now, however this was only our second visit to Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos. Oscar poured for us this time and we had another wonderful experience. The winery itself sits high up on the hillside on the north side of the valley and affords patrons with amazing views across the vineyards, valley floor, and surrounding mountains. You can sit inside or on their expansive deck with many umbrellas and trellis covered seating areas. Their wines are among our favorites in VdG and the service is excellent. They offer charcuterie boards, sandwiches, oysters, truffled popcorn, cookies, and fruit tarts to pair with your wine selections. Las Nubes is truly a must experience winery when visiting VdG.

Great overall stop as you go from winery to winery. They do have a coffee bar which was a plus for…read morea break from wine.

Came back again to try some of the newer wines, but I tasted 2018, 2018 2017 and a 2014 of which I…read morewas already familiar with. The Savignon Blanc was the best one again just like last time.

The best the best wine in Valle de Guadalupe and the owner are muy galantes y amables.read more

The wine was okay here. Came on a recommendation from a friend…read more The setting is beautiful and I love the outdoor seating, I just don't think Mexico has hit its stride yet with wine. Give it another 60 years and maybe they'll figure it out.