Tequila, tacos, mezcal, margaritas. All things that spring to mind when you think of Mexican exports. Wine? Not so much. And when you think of Baja California, surf breaks and fish tacos certainly dominate the imagination over images of wine connoisseurs swirling and spitting sauvignon blanc, grenache and tempranillo. But for those in the know, the wine-making renaissance this Central American country is experiencing comes as no surprise. As a consequence, regions such as Valle de Guadalupe – a dry, rocky valley located in Baja’s remote backcountry, two hour’s drive south of San Diego – are having their day in the sun.
Valle de Guadalupe