At a glance
- Winemaking
- Daniel Lonnberg; Hugo D'Acosta, winemaker in the early years
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Malbec, Grenache and 4 more
- Style
- blended reds · French oak aging · Rhône-style blends
- Visits
- Open to the public
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Donald Miller, a retired banker, and his wife, Tru, lost their son Arlo in a car accident. In the late 1990s they built an adobe house with a vineyard in his memory in Guadalupe Valley (Valle de Guadalupe), which is why the wines carry the names of archangels, the company the owners wished for him.
A pair of wings tops the tower of the house, the mark that sets the winery apart. The first wines were made under the direction of Hugo D'Acosta, and today the winemaking is run by Daniel Lonnberg, a Chilean who worked alongside D'Acosta for years and signs the house blends.
The vineyard grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo, Malbec, Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Viognier. Among pomegranate and olive orchards, the estate raises Azteca horses that lead rides through the vines. The wines rest 10 to 13 months in French oak barrels, according to the label.
You can taste at the shop without a reservation, or in the winery, where five wines are poured for groups of 2 to 15 people by appointment. The rules ask guests to arrive ten minutes early and to leave children and pets at home. The house also serves breakfast, lunch from Thursday through Sunday, and a five-course dinner with wine pairings, and it has an adobe inn on the property.
The wines
Old World style blends made from the estate's own grapes, each named for an archangel. They include Rhône and Bordeaux styles and a nod to Piedmont, with 10 to 13 months of French oak, plus a rosé darker than usual.
Red
Kerubiel
Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Grenache
Rhône-style blend with about 10 months in French oak.
Red
Serafiel
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
About 10 months in French oak.
Red
Rafael
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo
A tribute to northern Italy, with about 13 months in French oak.
Rosé
Uriel
Tempranillo, Syrah
The estate's only rosé, dry and darker in color than usual, made with other grapes depending on the harvest.
Red
Gabriel
Red
Miguel
Grapes it works with
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Nebbiolo
- Tempranillo
- Malbec
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
- Viognier
What to taste
Kerubiel, the blend of Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Grenache that sums up the house's fondness for Rhône grapes.
Why go
Ride through the vines on an Azteca horse raised on the estate, taste five wines in the winery, and stay the night at the adobe inn.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsLodgingRestaurantFood pairingsShop
Tastings and tours
Tastings run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the shop and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the winery, according to the official website.
House rules
- Children and pets are not allowed
- Arrive 10 minutes before your reserved time
Book the winery experience, the horseback rides, and dinner directly with the winery.
Lodging and amenities
Hotel: Adobe Guadalupe InnAn adobe inn on the estate, among vineyards and orchards.
- Restaurant
- Wine shop
Other activities
- one-hour rides on Azteca horses raised on the estate
- five-course dinner with wine pairings
Getting there
Parcela A-1, Col. Rusa de Guadalupe, Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, B.C. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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