![]() ![]() As Adam finished his story, silence fell at the wonder of this portent. Lechuza has been a resident of Ray’s work shed ever since. So, I was really surprised when I found bird droppings all over.” Adam said he looked up and saw the beautiful white and golden barn owl looking down at him. “Since Ray passed, I’ve kept his work shed as spotless as he did. Adam tells the mystical story of what happened just a few days after Ray’s death. Softly, Kristin shares that Ray had passed away earlier in the year. “Dad said that the chardonnay haunted him all day looking forward to finishing his night with a glass of this chilled chardonnay. It is lovely, light and so easy to drink. Kristin laughs brightly and says, “You can easily eat a dozen oysters with this!” And she is right. It might seem we rode in on the family coat tails, but it has been work all the way.” Adam, a cowboy turned winemaker, quietly joins us as Kristin pours Ray’s favorite wine, the 2016 Chardonnay from stainless steel. They were the first residents here.” Kristin continued, “We were greeted so warmly and have such help from our lovely and supportive neighbors. Kristin said, “It was then that we chose to honor the owl with the name Lechuza. As the winemaking flourished, the invitation came from her parents to help create the business. Ray and Patty were welcomed into this valley community, as were Kristin and her husband, Adam. Besides their beauty, Ray highly respected their service as “ground control,” keeping pests out of the vineyard. Barn owls are monogamous, with one partner for life. The barn owl has a white heart-shaped face and a four foot wing span that allows for the stealth of their flight. ![]() They had what Kristin calls a “highly addictive hobby.” She tells the story of during that period of time the owls flourished here and Ray loved to watch their silent flight. Kristin’s parents, Ray and Patty Magnussen came to the valley with a dream. While the business of wine tasting, gift shop and future gourmet deli, is relatively new, the winemaking has been going on since 2005. Kristin is a tall blond Norwegian and in the first meeting, articulates beautifully what it is like to be a winemaker in the Guadalupe Valley. Kristin Shute unlocks the gate and welcomes me in. Vinos Lechuza is a unique name, meaning owl and its fascinating story is about to be revealed. Vinos Lechuza is nestled in the vineyard on the north side of the road at 82.5 Km between the turn off to Laja and Los Naranjos. The winemakers are hard at work now nurturing the 2017 harvest through the fermentation, while the 2016 harvest is ready to be bottled. It is October, the grape vines have given of their fruit and are beginning to rest, their leaves turning golden to brown. The Guadalupe Valley opens up in a vast promise of delightful experiences. For the best of Dubai straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter.Highway 3 to Tecate winds gracefully through the foothills dropping into the Baja California wine country. We can’t wait to see how El Noctámbulo fares…Įl Noctámbulo, Building 8, Dubai Design District, daily 12pm to 12am from Sunday October 21. The restaurant is the latest in a string of cool Mexican hangouts in the city, following the arrival of Canadian export La Carnita in Dubai Marina and Luchador on The Palm. The funky new spot has been developed by Samer Hamadeh, creator of popular hotspots Akiba Dori and Stereo Arcade, so we’ve got high hopes for his latest venture. Over at the tequila bar, you’ll find tequila (naturally), mezcal and the famous Micheladas (a Mexican beer made with lime juice), served up to a predominantly Mexican Hip Hop and RnB playlist. ![]() Be sure to save room for dessert, as the tres leches and churros con chocolate have already caught our eye. There’s a dozen different types of tacos, empanadas, aguachile, guacamole from tropical guacamole to crispy fish tacos and cheese empanada. On the menu, you’ll find simple dishes which promise ‘something for everyone’. Once inside the restaurant, you’ll find a taqueria serving up casual Mexican cuisine and even a tequila bar. The restaurant is actually named after those who defy the legends, with El Noctámbulo translating to the night owl. The space was inspired by the dark urban tale of ‘La Mujer Lechuza’ (a Mexican tale told to children to prevent them going out at night), but with more fun and playful elements added. Dubai Design District is set to welcome another hipster hangout next week with the arrival of brand new resto-bar El Noctámbulo.įound on the ground floor of Building 8, the funky new spot will open its doors on Sunday October 21st.
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