Adobe Guadalupe

Adobe Guadalupe was founded in 1997 by Tru Miller and her late husband Donald Miller. The estate was created as a spiritual tribute to Tru's late son Arlo, with each wine named after one of six archangels: Uriel, Miguel, Gabriel, Kerubiel, Serafiel, and Rafael. The first vines were planted in 1997 and the inaugural harvest was celebrated in 2000. As the first woman-led winery in Mexico, Adobe Guadalupe helped establish Valle de Guadalupe as a world-class wine destination from its earliest days.

• Founded 1997; first harvest 2000
• Named wines after six archangels as a tribute to son Arlo
• First woman-led winery in Mexico
• Among the earliest pioneers in making Valle de Guadalupe internationally recognized

The estate sits in the heart of Valle de Guadalupe near El Porvenir, at elevations ranging from 300 to 600 meters. The 60-acre vineyard benefits from a Mediterranean climate with distinct wet winters and hot, dry summers, tempered by warm days and cool nights that allow for gradual ripening. Soils are a complex mix of volcanic and alluvial material over a granite substructure, with granite-clay soils throughout. This combination of elevation, diurnal temperature variation, and mineral-rich soils provides strong foundations for both red and white variety cultivation.

• Elevation: 300-600 meters, near El Porvenir in Valle de Guadalupe
• Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and wet winters
• Volcanic and alluvial soils over a granite substructure
• Warm days and cool nights support gradual, even ripening

Adobe Guadalupe cultivates an eclectic range of varieties across its 60 acres, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Malbec, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Syrah, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. All red wines are produced entirely from estate-grown fruit and aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels. Chilean winemaker Daniel Lonnberg has led the cellar since 2012, working alongside agronomist José Manuel Fernández, considered one of Mexico's most respected viticulture experts. The winery focuses on premium red blends alongside a selection of white wines.

• 12 varieties grown on-site including Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, and Mourvedre alongside Bordeaux and Rhône grapes
• All reds made entirely from estate fruit
• French oak aging of 10-12 months for red wines
• Winemaker Daniel Lonnberg (Chilean) in charge since 2012

Beyond wine, Adobe Guadalupe operates as a full destination estate. A six-room boutique inn with hacienda-style architecture welcomes visitors, complemented by multiple on-site restaurants and a food truck. The estate is also home to 26 Azteca horses, making it the world's largest breeder of the breed. This combination of wine, hospitality, and equestrian heritage reflects the founders' vision of creating something far larger than a conventional winery.

• Six-room boutique inn with hacienda-style architecture
• Multiple on-site restaurants and a food truck
• World's largest Azteca horse breeder with 26 horses
• Full destination estate integrating wine, lodging, dining, and equestrian activities