Ojos Negros Valley Wine and Cheese Route Tour in Baja California
What your day looks like
You will be picked up from your hotel at 11:00 am and will be taken to Ojos Negros Valley, around one hour trip from Ensenada to the first stop, La Cava de Marcelo in Rancho La Campana, internationally recognized organic farm. Once arrived, you can have a drink (own expenses) while enjoying the yard or take pictures around this countryside special place, till the first guided tour starts, around 10-15 minutes later. On the tour, you will have a 15 minutes walk to the barns, where you will learn about crop production, livestock care, and cheese making process. Around 45 minutes later, you will be back to the main building in the farm, and taken down to the underground cellar (not wheelchair accessible), where you can just sink your teeth into quality cheeses during a tasting paired with wine from the the house, and other craft products (products vary depending the season). After the tour, order lunch the gourmet restaurant (own expense), whose menu features contemporary Mexican cuisine sourced with local ingredients from Ojos Negros and Valle de Guadalupe. All dairy is fresh from the cows of Rancho La Campana. You will be taken back to your hotel at around 6:00 pm. This tour is not available to Cruise Ship Visitors.
The experience, in brief
- Travel a wine and cheese route on a tour of the Ojos Negros Valley, located east of Ensenada
- Taste artisan cheese and wine at La Cava de Marcelo
- Visit a local family, shopping, tortillas, etc.
The journey, in full
-Travel through the countryside cheese and wine route on our tour of the Ojos Negros Valley, located one hour east of Ensenada. -Our first stop is at Vinicola Infinito, there you will be attended by Pepe Pedrosa, owner and winemaker of the winery, you will also have the opportunity to tour the vineyard and learn more about the world of wine. Vinicola Infinito is recognized for the excellent quality of the Shiraz grape, despite its sandy soil and extreme climates. -After, we will move to Rancho La Campana, where you can taste artisan cheeses paired with quality wines and other craft products in the underground cellar at La Cava de Marcelo. -Learn about Ramonetti family, producing cheese and dairy products from 1911, and the cheese making process on a guided tour at their facilities. -Have lunch at their gourmet restaurant located in the Aleyha Lavander Farm (closed in winter) at your own expenses.
Your day, step by step
Ensenada
Wine Tasting.
Ensenada
Local Flavor.
What to know before booking
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off Local guide Hotel picks up from Guadalupe Valley Transport by private vehicle Free souvenir Snacks Cooler with ice
Not Included
Gratuities Lunch Wine tasting at Vinicola Infinito
What to Bring
Sunglasses Sunscreen Hat Camera Comfortable shoes Casual dress code
Restrictions
The minimum drinking age is 18 years. Pets are not allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. It is not available to Cruise Ship Visitors.
Meeting & Pickup
Free round-trip service transportation from Ensenada City or Guadalupe Valley: Any hotel in Ensenada. Any hotel in Valle de Guadalupe. Additional pickup information It is not available to cruise ship visitors.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
What is the reason for your trip? What are your favorite wines? Food allergies? Vegan or vegetarian?
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic