Luxury holidays in Valle de Guadalupe

Mexico adds another string to its boozy bow, up near the border in Baja California – Valle de Guadalupe is the country’s most notable grape-growing area and set to be a destination for discerning drinkers. The vine-lined landscape is hugged by mountains and dotted with wineries. Producers in this up-and-coming corner are taking things back to basics – interests lie in low-intervention, organic and biodynamic blends.

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When to go

The vineyards are at their greenest between June and October. Many wine festivals dot August’s calendar, marking the start of the harvest season.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Tijuana International Airport is a 90-minute drive from Valle de Guadalupe; over the border, San Diego International Airport is two hours away by car.

  • Automobiles

    Valle de Guadalupe is a scenic two-hour drive south from San Diego. It’s easy to cross the border at Tijuana, but plan ahead to avoid queuing traffic and check that your car hire allows travel into Mexico. Taxis and drivers are easily arranged to ferry you between wine tastings safely.