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    4.6 (23 reviews)

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    Ceviche, queso birria, rosé
    Mackenzie C.

    We came here for lunch as it's right next to where we stayed and this place did anything but disappoint! We ordered the mixed tasting of wines and got ceviche, queso birria, and the crab burritos. The ceviche is presented beautifully and came with heaping portions of fish and shrimp. The crab burritos were stuffed with fresh crab and so delicious. Our host was friendly and accommodating and gave us great recommendations on the wines. The views are stunning, looking over the valley and the vineyards of the winery. This is the perfect casual spot to come spend time in the valle!

    Andrew P.

    I really enjoyed this place because the man who took care of us for our degustacion (tasting) was very friendly and was by himself attending to all the customers there. He would come out to the patio where we were sitting and would pour us new tastings while giving some background info on it. He spoke both English and Spanish to us which was interesting; we were never sure which language he was gonna choose every time he came back, LOL. The dogs who lay around on this property are so cute and relaxed. Their presence was much needed and always makes drinking wine in a relaxing area more pleasurable. I do feel that this place is a little bit confusing as far as where to go. I'm not sure if they are under construction maybe, but I felt like we were in only one constructed area towards the back even though there is way more buildings on this property. Not really sure if they are just waiting for the other areas to open? Will have to be back!

    Meat and Cheese board and the best white wines!!!
    Jade S.

    Soooooo... This place is fucking awesome! I took my girlfriend and her twin sister to Mexican wine country for their 40th birthday weekend... We ate at Finca and Deckmans and tasted a ton of wine... THE highlight was Pijoan! The service was impeccable and the wines were unbelievably nuanced and balanced and just... WOW! Our somm/hostess was Mariana, she was very well versed on the wine and the history (the winemaker, Don Pijoan, named several of the wines after his family members... #Swoon) and very accommodating to us, even bringing out some natural/organic wines, port (OMG) and vermouth they made with local herbs from their own garden, after learning that we were from Portland (Ha ha) I usually don't bring wine back to the US because of the hassle, but I had to smuggle back both their port and vermouth! It was THAT good. We are going again in a month and all my GF can talk about is going HERE! P.S. the Meat and cheese board is literally enough to feed 6 people. and it was like 12 dollars. All local, all amazing!

    One of the entradas
    Ann G.

    Loved this winery! Conversed with the Somm and got know how this fantastic place came to be. Don Pijoan was one of the OG members of La Escualita, which pretty much is the reason why this whole fantastic region came to flourish. Onward, Pijoan expanded his love of wine and now we have this incredible winery. (Yes, there is a lot left out, but I'm aiming for brevity). Cut to now, we have great wine in a fantastic setting. A must visit when you're in the Valle!

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    Avelino C.

    What a cool place with great views. The ambiance is excellent and relaxing with nice jazz music. The white chardonnay/Chenin blanc was crisp and smooth. The Domenica red was ok, the convertible rojo ruby cab was delicious, Collage Tinto, a cab, nebbiolo and syrah blend also ok. Leonora(named after the owner's wife is a cab/merlot, which was good but not great. The Carmen Maria 2013 petite Sirah/cab is their premium wine selling for 40 USA dollars and it was good but just good. The porto was the best by far!

    Cork crumbles in my wine

    I decided to come here with my parents for my bday. I was looking for something intimate, where we would get great service and possibly listen to some good music.. while enjoying the view. I stumbled across pijoan on the internet and there were so many GREAT reviews !! So none the less, I was super excited! However our experience was terrible!! Our server Arturo was so inattentive.. we paid for a "tasting".. he gave us one of our tastings then never came back.. it was the weirdest thing I had never experienced anything like it. My dad had to get up and tell him we were ready for our second tasting. After the tasting he never came to ask us which one we liked, if we wanted another glass.. NOTHING! My mom got up and got us our last glass.. which mine had cork crumbles in it !!! I was so shocked based on all the GREAT reviews. We decided as a family we would never go there again. Hopefully they step up their service !! The wine was mediocre and the experience was terrible.

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    Wow there Convertible Rojo 2013 is a yummy blend of Ruby Cab, Petite Sirah; barbera y colombard. Arturo is a great host.

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    El Cielo - Great wines!!!

    El Cielo

    3.7(202 reviews)
    4.5 km
    $$$

    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.

    Remote resort and winery hosting about 30 individually standing buildings made up of three separate…read moresuites all encircling the grapevines tended by the staff. About an hour and a half drive from the US/Mexico border stands El Cielo ready to welcome you into their quiet neighborhood surrounded by lush lands and hills often grazed by their many cattle and other livestock. Within the vicinity, you'll find little, but a few high end eateries exist. The dirt paths are roads less travelled, however, you're not too far from the port city of Ensenada. As you drive into the long entrance to the main lobby, you'll notice the openness of it all. The horizon is just barely obstructed and the land is extremely flat with the exception of the hills nearby. The property has a lake and serves as a beautiful and serene place to take a walk. In the evenings, the stars are extremely clear and bright against the pitch dark sky. Bask in the tranquility as the only sounds you'll hear are the occasional croaks from the native frogs or chirps of crickets and whistling night breeze. If you came during the day, however, and haven't melted already, the first step out will be a shocker due to the immense heat you'll feel being just a smidge closer to the equator. The staff greeted us with some cold glasses of refreshing white wines as we checked in. Upon getting our suite and room keys, they offered to shuttle us to our rooms but if you drove in yourself, feel free to drive on over and park in the driveway. For those with electric vehicles, they do have charging available right outside each suite. The rooms are spacious, well ventilated and adequately illuminated. The beds are soft and the mattress and pillows are super comfortable. The bathrooms are clean and modern; water pressure is good. Amenities were appreciated - bottles of drinking water (was told to refrain from consuming water from tap in Mexico so this was a big plus), clean towels, hygiene and supplemental kits were available, and mirrors were abundant (long, standard, and close up). Each room also comes with a TV and localized air conditioning and fan unit, giving full control over room climate. There's also a balcony but it was much too hot to be out during the day. The evenings were cool and provided a nice place to sit back and enjoy the stars. There's a shared outdoor pool, a gymnasium and a chapel house. I only got to use the pool and it was relatively clean aside from the occasional bug that might have fallen in. There were towels and chairs for patrons to use. The lake was a nice stroll but it's not too big and much of the path is fully exposed to the sun. Breakfast occurs between 8-9:30 am at the main building on the second floor. They'll check you in at the front desk for your name and room number and you'll have the option to sit indoors in the dark but elegant dining room or outdoors on the patio. The food is self service and included a variety of options including eggs, beans, meats, dairy, nuts and fruits. They also have a dessert section where I got to try a chia seed parfait with fresh berries. Orange juice and coffee are also served with your meal. The service is phenomenal here. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. For non-Spanish speakers, it wasn't too difficult to communicate our needs. Overall, El Cielo is a great vacation spot to disconnect from all your worries and engage in the present. There's not a whole lot to do here specifically, but the downtime offers room to connect with your loved ones. With its proximity to other hot spots and eateries, El Cielo proved to be a humble and comfortable rest spot in between the tourist attractions, explorations, and wine and dining. If you're looking for a place that has nearly everything taken care of for you to enjoy a stress free vacation, El Cielo has you covered. You just need to make your way down here!

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    Exterior -- Two of the casas

    El Cielo - This was the view from our luxurious suite!

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    This was the view from our luxurious suite!

    Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos

    Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos

    4.5(77 reviews)
    6.2 km
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    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.

    Las Nubes was recommended to us and I'm so glad I tried it. We were sat right where we could…read moreoverlook the vineyard. The view is spectacular. The service was good and the wines were decent. We took a couple bottles home with us. What I really loved was all the dogs walking around greeting people. They're all so calm and friendly. The tastings were a little high cost-wise but I think you pay more because of the incredible views.

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    Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos
    Las Nubes Bodegas y Viñedos - Ask for our entree platter or board

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    Vinos Pijoan - winetastingroom - Updated May 2026

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