There’s another wine country you should be paying attention to. In addition to award-winning regions like Napa, Sonoma, and Temecula Valley, California—well, Baja California—is home to Valle de Guadalupe, less than two hours south of San Diego. Tucked between Ensenada beaches and stunning mountain ranges, the “Ruta del Vino” is approximately 35 miles long, with over 100 wineries, in addition to boundary-pushing restaurants that utilize the abundant local seafood and year-round produce. It’s long been a destination for Mexicans and San Diegans in the know, but more recently has been attracting oenophiles from all over the globe.
THRILLIST, 2022