• Introduction
• 1. British Columbia: Okanagan Valley
• 2. Hungary: Villány and Szekszárd
• 3. India: Nashik
• 4. Israel: Upper Galilee and Golan Heights
• 5. Mexico: Guadalupe Valley
• 6. New York: East End, Long Island
• 7. Portugal: Douro Valley
• 8. Tasmania: The Tamar, Derwent, Huon, and Coal River Valleys
• 9. Uruguay: Colonia
• 10. Virginia: Charlottesville

Mexico: Guadalupe Valley

The land: Tequila, tacos, and . . . wine? It’s true. Today, Baja’s Ensenada area and Guadalupe Valley, 75 miles south of San Diego, is vino central, with grape-nurturing cool Pacific breezes and morning fogs.

Why it’s hot: Despite medals and raves from taste-makers like Robert Mondavi, Baja remains undiscovered – meaning lower prices and enthusiastic greetings from the vintners.

Wineries to watch: Casa Pedro Domecq, Casa de Piedra, L.A. Cetto with its superfine Nebbiolo and Barbera wines, which pay homage to the owner’s Italian ancestry

Lodging pick: Located 10 miles north of Ensenada in the heart of the region’s vineyards, the neo-Mission-style Adobe Guadalupe Inn features 60 acres of vineyards, and stables with Aztec horses. (2-hour drive from the San Diego airport; 011-52-646-155-2094;  rooms from $168)

Take it home: El Gran Vino Tinto from Château Camou

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