Not yet. I’m down to 1 bottle of V de G wine and I think that one is from Bruma. I have a friend who lives in Tecate and knows Jair and his brother. I’ll see if she can bring me up a bottle or two.
Thanks
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The Listan aka Mision that Domaine LA has in stock is solid. I bought a case of the Nebbiolo a while back but I guess they’re no longer making that.
I drink Bichi’s wines whenever they’re on the glass list at my regular wine bar and they’ve almost all been good.
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Robert have you ever had the opportunity to taste Nebbiolo from the Valle side-by-side with Italian Nebbiolo? I’ve had a couple of friends that have done it and they say the differences are striking. I’ve not had the chance, so I’m curious.
The flavors are indeed quite different. I wouldn’t have guessed they were made from the same grape.
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Some friends went to this place yesterday, first I’d heard of it.
I was surprised that they had my favorite Mexican wine, Mogor Chasselas, since it’s hard to find, but it turns out that they’re on the grounds of Cavas del Mogor. As is Deckman’s.
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My friends went to Villa Torél, another place I’d never heard of.
“Mackrel crudo with ginger/rhubarb kimchi and babaganoush”!
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Went down to the Valle between Christmas and New Years and we were luckily able to avoid the rain. Very few pictures because we were with chow pops so not time lol.
Dona estela was as good as ever and it’s pretty amazing considering the volume they are doing. We got the birria and borrego tatemada, hot cakes with corn, and nopales with eggs. Also equally delicious tortillas, beans, caffe ola, and fresh squeezed oj. Definitely deserving of the title of the best breakfast around.
I felt that finca altazona has gone a little downhill they were one of the first flagships but our meal there was just ok. Nothing terrible but nothing spectacular, best dish was probably the grilled quail.
Bruma wine garden was awesome. The plates aren’t reallly what you’d call cohesive but everything from the cheese plate, pizza, to the birria mac and cheese were awesome. Cocktails were also delicious and it’s a great space. They are run by the fauna group so quality is too be expected
Also went to latitud 32 the restaurant at el cielo the hotel we stayed at. Over all wasnt bad and the hospitality and ambiance were great. Generic Valle style food. They billed themselves as Valle x yucatan but didn’t seem like that except for a few menu items.
Made it to la guerrense and their tostadas were still outstanding and la guerrense herself was even there saying hello.
Had a delicious pollo entero from pollo retorno a roadside stand in the Valle. Tender fall apart well marinated rotisserie chicken. They use their local wood to heat and cook the chicken which adds a layer of smokiness.
Had fish tacos at Nuevo jaliciense which Esparza and others rave as the best but it was ok fish was doughy and not crispy. I’ve had really good tacos there in the past but this was mediocre which I had a chance to stop by tacos fenix.
Went to a couple ofwine spots. Really enjoyed vina cava their natural Sauvignon blanc was great.
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Agree about Finca
Los Originales cart is the best and most consistent for fish tacos that I’ve tried though so many other choices are good too.
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I bookmarked it and will have to check it out next time I’m there!
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My friend recently went and highly recommended this spot. He said the food + the setting + the views were incredible
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I am no expert, but we heard time and time again on our visit, that H2O is such a big problem for the vintners down there.
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Of course. Pumping groundwater in a desert is not sustainable.
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I don’t have the experience to really evaluate, but pretty cool that Fauna was the top restaurant from Mexico on the list.
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Happy for them but that will make a reservation for us plebes even harder to secure
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Muelle 3 (Ensenada)
Salvia Blanca (Valle)
Bruma (Valle, Michelin recommended, associated with Fauna)
La Botella Bistro (Valle)
Concha de piedras (Valle Michelin 
, associated with Deckman’s)
Salvia Blanca
La Cocina de Dona Esthela (Valle, Michelin bib)
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Great photography! the food really pops 
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How was salvia Blanca and concha piedras
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Ambiance and service were very good. We stayed at Contemplacion which is adjacent to SB so we had two breakfasts at the restaurant included which were fine. The dinner was okay. Pizzas were fine. Tortillas, salsa and ceviche were quite good. Prices were only slightly better than US.
Concha was empty when we went (Monday before Xmas). It was interesting. I don’t usually go to Michelin level places. I’m more of a roadside taco guy. Anyway, food and presentation were excellent but portions were small and expensive (not US level though). I’m also not much of a drinker so not comfortable critiquing their (or other place’s) wine.
Based on the food, I’d be excited to try Fauna and Deckman’s and have heard Deckman has recently opened or is about to open a restaurant in SD for next time LA/OC folks visit.
As you and @aaqjr are well aware the tortillas, salsa and, for me, ceviches too, are just on another level in Mexico.
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Definitely go to fauna if you have the chance! That’s the best restauant in the Valle imo
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